The Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit is set to host its third Demo Day on January 28 at the Sanabil Hub in Riyadh, showcasing a diverse cohort of eleven early-stage startups hailing from Saudi Arabia and across the globe. The event marks a significant milestone for the joint initiative between Sanabil Investments and Orbit Ventures, which is dedicated to empowering high-potential founders in the MENA region and supporting global startups expanding into the Kingdom.
A Diverse Cohort Addressing Regional Needs
The selected startups are developing solutions across a wide range of sectors critical to the Saudi market, including ad-tech, esports, travel and tourism, food tech, AI, edtech, e-commerce, proptech, and automotive technology. This cohort is uniquely positioned to address regionally specific challenges, using the Kingdom as a launchpad for global expansion.
Fueling Ambition With Strategic Investment
Each participating company in the accelerator receives $100,000 in initial funding, coupled with access to potential follow-on investment. The startups undergo a four-month intensive program focused on accelerating sales growth, refining go-to-market strategies, and fast-tracking product development. Founders also gain invaluable connections to corporates, government stakeholders, and investors, along with lifetime access to the combined Sanabil and Orbit ecosystem.
Meet The Batch 3 Innovators
- Calcart (Pakistan): An in-vehicle, data-driven advertising platform connecting brands to captive transport audiences in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
- Chaosground (Hong Kong): An analytics-driven esports platform designed to boost player retention and monetization for game developers.
- Estaie (UAE): A global booking platform tailored for professionals seeking premium, long-term accommodation.
- Intrest (Canada): A restaurant platform that simplifies adding calorie, nutrition, and allergen information to both online and offline menus.
- Jusoor Labs (Saudi Arabia): An edtech platform where K-12 students learn science through immersive AR/VR labs.
- Mudra (UAE): A wellness platform for women in the GCC, offering verified clean beauty products with personalized expert advice.
- Open Valley (Egypt): An AI-powered solution that automates telecom and data center operations for enhanced efficiency and lower costs.
- RenovateNow (UAE): A proptech platform for GCC homeowners to compare vetted construction professionals and bids, removing uncertainty from renovations.
- RshRsh (Saudi Arabia): A secure GCC marketplace for refurbished gold and jewelry from trusted sellers.
- Sparemart (Egypt): A one-stop online shop for car owners and mechanics in Egypt to purchase reliable spare parts.
- Swap (Egypt): A secure peer-to-peer platform enabling users to swap items they own for things they want, for free.
Driving Saudi Vision 2030
William Bao Bean, Managing General Partner of Orbit Ventures, commented on the cohort’s alignment with the region’s goals, stating, “These 11 startups reflect the kind of founders we back at Orbit — builders solving real problems in emerging markets with scalable, capital-efficient solutions. From AI infrastructure to food tech, their companies are relevant to Saudi Arabia and beyond. This aligns closely with Saudi Vision 2030’s ambition to drive economic diversification through innovation and entrepreneurship.”
A spokesperson for Sanabil Investments emphasized their founder-centric approach, adding, “What excites us most isn’t the sectors or the headlines, it’s the people. We are meeting founders who know their customers deeply, who have lived the problems they are solving, and who are building companies meant to last. At Sanabil, our role is simple: show up early, back them with conviction, and stay with them as they grow. This is exactly what Saudi Vision 2030 is about: building a diversified economy powered by ambitious entrepreneurs.”
About Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit
The Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit is a collaborative initiative between Sanabil Investments, a financial investment company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Orbit Ventures. The program is designed to identify and support high-potential founders from Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region, as well as global startups looking to establish a presence in the Kingdom. It provides capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access to help startups scale and contribute to economic diversification.
Source: Technode Global
