500 Global, a multi-stage venture capital firm, and Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), have officially launched the tenth batch of the Sanabil Accelerator program. The new cohort aims to foster innovation and drive growth across MENA’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.
From a competitive pool of over 735 applicants, nine promising startups were selected for their demonstrated traction, deep customer understanding, and technology capable of scaling globally from the region. The cohort spans diverse sectors, including AI, cybersecurity, e-commerce, fintech, and martech. The program will culminate in a Demo Day on December 17, 2025, where the startups will present to a curated group of venture capitalists.
A Shift to Execution-Driven Growth
Batch 10 introduces a more execution-driven model designed to meet the needs of a maturing ecosystem. Moving beyond traditional knowledge sharing, the accelerator will focus on compressing time, shortening cycles, and accelerating revenue outcomes for its participants.
This enhanced approach emphasizes rapid iteration, founder-to-founder knowledge exchange, and hands-on support from experienced operators to help the startups achieve their growth targets more efficiently.
Meet the Batch 10 Cohort
The nine companies selected to join the tenth batch are:
- Edufi: A buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform tailored for the education sector.
- Governata: Helps organizations accelerate the adoption of Generative AI by improving and governing their data.
- Local: A QR payments platform enabling businesses to accept on-site payments in under 10 seconds.
- Maison Safqa: An online platform that converts overstock inventory into revenue through flash sales for premium brands.
- Raspire: A no-code platform for securing mobile applications and protecting sensitive user data.
- Scenario X: An AI and quantum-powered platform for making faster and smarter financial risk decisions.
- Seen AI: A solution designed to boost a brand’s visibility within AI-driven search results.
- ShipTag: An e-commerce enablement platform that helps local brands sell globally by handling localization, payments, and shipping.
- WOW AI: An automation tool that manages recommendations, promotions, and order management for e-commerce merchants.
Driving MENA’s Next Chapter of Innovation
“Over the years, we’ve grown alongside our startups – learning, evolving, and adapting to the dynamic spirit of the MENA region,” said Amal Dokhan, Managing Partner at 500 Global MENA.
“As we launch Batch 10 of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global, we’re proud to see how far the ecosystem has come and are inspired by the entrepreneurs driving its next chapter of innovation and growth.”
About The Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global
The Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global is a flagship program in Saudi Arabia run through a partnership between venture capital firm 500 Global and Sanabil Investments. The initiative is designed to identify, support, and scale the most promising technology startups from the MENA region, providing them with mentorship, resources, and access to a global network of investors and operators.
Source: Waya
