Dubai-based venture firm Oraseya Capital has announced the eight startups joining the latest cohort of its SANDBOX investment program, following a rigorous selection process that vetted over 1,000 applicants. The S26 cohort features a diverse group of pre-Seed and Seed stage companies with strong ties to the UAE, signaling continued investor confidence in the region’s early-stage tech scene.
Quick Facts
- 8 startups selected for the SANDBOX S26 cohort.
- Over 1,000 applications were reviewed for the program.
- Startups are pre-Seed to Seed stage with UAE ties.
A Deep Dive Into The S26 Cohort
The selected companies span multiple high-growth sectors, with a clear focus on B2B solutions leveraging artificial intelligence. Proptech and Fintech are prominent themes, alongside specialized platforms for logistics, gaming, and computer vision, reflecting key areas of technological development in the MENA region.
The eight startups selected for the SANDBOX S26 cohort are:
- CERTY: An AI-powered trade credit infrastructure platform purpose-built for the maritime, shipping, and logistics ecosystem.
- Manzilo: An AI-native property management operating system for GCC landlords and property managers.
- Parallex: A unified AI-powered sales intelligence platform for real estate developers and brokers operating in the off-plan project segment.
- RAPTR GAMES: An integrated gaming ecosystem platform, enabling e-commerce purchases and the completion of gaming transactions.
- Takeem: A Proptech platform that modernizes renting by replacing traditional cheque payments with flexible monthly plans and a secure rent guarantee.
- vfrog: A unified computer vision platform enabling companies to deploy production-grade computer vision solutions in a fast and cost-effective manner.
- Workplaced: A platform combining data-driven insights and human-centered design, enabling companies to build engaging, effective and efficient workplaces.
- XSquare: A unified B2B fintech platform operating at the intersection of payments, embedded finance, and enterprise financial automation.
A Call for Future Founders
Oraseya Capital is already searching for its next batch of innovators. The firm has opened applications for its upcoming SANDBOX cohort, inviting pre-Seed to Seed stage tech startups with connections to the UAE to apply for potential investment at www.sandboxaccelerator.com.
About Oraseya Capital
Oraseya Capital is a MENA-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups. Through its SANDBOX program, it provides investment and support to pre-Seed and Seed stage companies, particularly those with a connection to the UAE market, to help them build and scale their operations.
Source: Oraseya Capital via LinkedIn
