Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit has spotlighted 11 startups from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, and Hong Kong that are tackling pressing challenges in education, mobility, enterprise software, logistics, e-commerce, proptech, and fintech. Each startup received $100,000 in seed funding, mentorship, and access to Orbit’s global network to scale across MENA and international markets.
The cohort includes:
- Arabius (KSA): Immersive, tech-powered Saudi Arabic language and cultural training.
- Bus14 (Egypt): A school transportation platform now operating in Saudi Arabia, offering safe and trackable rides.
- HNDL (Egypt): SaaS fleet management solution optimizing costs, performance, and emissions.
- Kuration AI (Hong Kong): AI agent automating lead research for B2B sales teams.
- Lockers (KSA): A transparent, insured platform for furniture moving services.
- MottoVest (Pakistan): Patented airbag vest designed for delivery riders in emerging markets.
- Ojrah (KSA): End-to-end taxi fleet operations platform ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Qarrib (UAE): Tech-enabled platform connecting households to local corner stores.
- QuicKart (UAE): Direct-to-consumer farm produce delivery platform ensuring farm-to-door in 6–8 hours.
- SkyStruct (Qatar): GCC-focused construction project management platform cutting costs and inefficiencies.
- Welend (Egypt): Digital SME financing platform.
Orbit’s William Bao Bean described these startups as “building the future of emerging markets” with scalable, real-world solutions spanning AI logistics, safety tech, and smart mobility. Sanabil Investments emphasized that the cohort aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, driving economic diversification through entrepreneurship and technology.
Orbit Startups, backed by SOSV’s $1.5 billion global venture capital fund, has supported high-impact firms across emerging markets, including VideoVerse, BitMEX, ELSA Speak, and Dastgyr.
