Egyptian startup Zaher AI has closed a $150,000 funding round with participation from angel investor Dr. Ahmed Samy, founder of Eye Advertising. The announcement coincides with the company joining the Meska AI Venture Studio to support its regional expansion plans.
By the Numbers
The funding comes as Zaher AI targets a new and rapidly emerging market sector:
- $150,000: The total value of the funding round.
- 400 Million+: The number of Arabic-speaking users in the MENA market that Zaher AI is targeting.
- $106 Billion: The estimated global spending on traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in 2025, the market which GEO aims to evolve.
Pioneering ‘Generative Engine Optimization’ (GEO)
The funding announcement coincides with Zaher AI’s official launch in the Arab region as the first platform specializing in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). This new concept focuses on improving visibility across artificial intelligence platforms rather than traditional search engines. The company’s services are aimed at a wide range of clients, including media institutions, e-commerce stores, real estate companies, and businesses looking to integrate GEO technologies into their products.
A Strategic Partnership for Regional Growth
Joining the Meska AI Venture Studio provides Zaher AI with the strategic support needed for its ambitious growth plans. Anwar Ali, Founder and CEO of Zaher AI, stated that the company will seek new funding rounds once it has ensured the product is ready and stable, indicating a clear roadmap for future development.
Looking Ahead
Zaher AI is positioning itself to capture a significant opportunity in a new marketing category. By focusing on the vast Arabic-speaking market and creating tools for the AI-driven era of information discovery, the company is poised to become a key player in the region’s evolving digital landscape.
Source: Jawlah
