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Sadq, a Saudi digital-signature platform, raised $1M from Impact46 to expand product development, strengthen compliance, and scale regionally. Compliant with local regulations and global standards, Sadq aims to become a cornerstone of digital trust infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
Saudi-based construction-tech startup Fitting has raised $500K in pre-seed funding to digitize the construction supply chain. Founded in 2024, the company connects suppliers, retailers, and developers via a digital marketplace, aiming to boost efficiency and transparency amid Vision 2030 megaprojects.
Fitting, a Saudi construction-tech startup, has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding to digitize the Kingdom’s construction supply chain. The company will scale operations, strengthen partnerships, and position itself as a key enabler of Vision 2030 projects by connecting suppliers, developers, and retailers through its digital marketplace.
STV has closed its US$100 million STV NICE Fund I, a non-dilutive capital fund aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia’s tech startups. The fund offers Sharia-compliant financing, allowing growth-stage companies to scale without equity dilution. Backed by public-private partnerships, it aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic diversification efforts.
Flat6Labs has invested in 10 Saudi startups as part of the fourth Riyadh Seed Program, focusing on diverse sectors such as e-commerce, logistics, and cybersecurity. These startups benefit from a four-month acceleration initiative, cash investment, and tailored support to scale their operations, positioning them for growth in Saudi Arabia and beyond.