Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global Unveils Latest Startup Cohort
500 Global and Sanabil Investments announce the ninth cohort of the Sanabil Accelerator, spotlighting nine high-growth startups in AI, Fintech, SaaS, and more, ahead of a Demo Day in Riyadh.
500 Global, the multi-stage venture capital firm, and Sanabil Investments, a financial investment company owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), have announced the ninth edition of the Sanabil Accelerator. The new cohort features nine startups selected from over 850 applicants, all chosen for their potential to address market gaps and scale innovation across key sectors including AI, Fintech, Edtech, SaaS, Climate Tech, and Proptech.
Demo Day for the ninth batch will take place on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, at Sanabil Hub in Riyadh, where founders will pitch their ventures to a curated group from the regional venture capital community. The accelerator has so far supported 98 startups, and the current edition introduces a more personalised 12-week experience, designed to help participating companies scale more efficiently.
The selected startups include CarbonSifr, an AI sustainability platform; Endl, a stablecoin-powered cross-border payment system; and Feesable Technologies, which helps SMEs access upfront cash for unpaid invoices. Also part of the cohort are LIVSHO, a real-time live shopping marketplace; Raff, a distribution and inventory management platform for sellers and retailers; and ReMatch, which allows real estate agents to collaborate on listings to close otherwise lost deals. Other participants include Schedex, a workforce optimisation platform for F&B businesses; TwentyToo, a demand forecasting and pricing strategy tool for retailers; and Vennre, a wealth platform offering high earners access to private market investments.
'Since the inception of the accelerator program we have focused on investing and supporting founders that are aiming to disrupt the norms in the sectors and markets they operate in," said Amal Dokhan, Managing Partner at 500 Global MENA. "As we progress in our batches, we see a better understanding from founders of the challenges regional and global markets face, as well as a deeper focus on developing the solutions they create to be more user-centered."
With Batch 9 concluding in July, applications are now open for the tenth cohort. Startups across the MENA region are invited to apply and join a growing community of founders shaping the future of innovation in the region.
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