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Sanabil 500

814 Mission Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Overview

Sanabil 500 MENA Seed Accelerator is a joint initiative by Sanabil Investments and 500 Startups.

Total investments
14
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
6
Active investors
1
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Investment portfolio

  • Hakeem Health

    Participated · Equity · May 2026

    Hakeem Health develops HakeemDx, a platform that integrates with hospital EMR and laboratory systems to deliver real-time, evidence-based clinical guidance in Arabic and English at the point of care. The bilingual capability is a deliberate design choice to serve GCC health systems rather than adapting products built elsewhere. The company targets clinicians working in over 2,000 hospitals across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt who face time-pressured, high-stakes decisions and inconsistent access to up-to-date clinical evidence. Hakeem Health's recent $1.65 million funding round, led by Merak Capital with participation from Sanabil Investments, is intended to accelerate institutional adoption across hospitals and health systems in the region. The raise reflects a regional shift toward investing in clinical infrastructure inside hospitals rather than only patient-facing digital health solutions.

  • Vennre

    Participated · Series A · Jan 2026

    Vennre operates a digital wealth platform tailored to HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) across the Middle East, giving them vetted access to private market opportunities. The company curates investments in real estate, private equity, venture capital and private credit, packaging them in transparent, Shariah-compliant structures traditionally reserved for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. By removing conventional gatekeepers, Vennre seeks to democratize generational wealth creation for high-income professionals. Its marketplace has already processed more than USD 40 million in transaction value, evidencing early traction and investor confidence. Governance has been strengthened with the appointment of Dr. Ibrahim AlMojel as Chairman of its Saudi board. Fresh capital will be directed toward enlarging the client network, launching new platform features and intensifying the firm’s Saudi presence amid ongoing financial-sector liberalization. Ultimately, Vennre aims to guide clients through an end-to-end wealth journey built on discipline, trust and long-term alignment.

  • Governata

    Participated · Seed · Jan 2026

    Founded in 2025 by Khalid Almudayfir, Jehad Senan, and Djamel Mohand, Governata offers an enterprise SaaS platform focused on data governance, cataloging, quality, and compliance tailored to regional regulations. The software allows organizations to centralize their data assets, establish robust governance policies, and prepare their data for AI and advanced analytics initiatives. Since launch, Governata has secured partnerships with major government entities and leading private-sector companies across the region, underscoring early traction and market relevance. The company positions itself as a critical layer for responsible and compliant data infrastructure amid growing AI adoption in the MENA market. With its newly raised capital, Governata plans to accelerate product development, deepen its AI-driven decision-making capabilities, and expand regionally. The recent $4 million seed financing is the firm’s first disclosed round, providing resources to scale operations and enhance its platform.

  • Reno

    Participated · Equity · Dec 2025

    Founded in 2024 by Marc Michel, Amr Hosny, and Farah Karabeg, Reno offers a single app that combines interior design tools, project management, contractor oversight, and financing—most notably its Renovate Now, Pay Later (RNPL) option—into one cohesive workflow. The platform lets users track live progress, monitor budgets, and follow milestone-based schedules to curb delays and cost overruns. Reno positions itself as the first fully integrated renovation operating system in the GCC, targeting both individual homeowners and multi-unit property investors. Early customer anecdotes cite smoother projects, faster turnaround times, and property value increases of up to 40%. Looking ahead, the company plans to launch an upgraded app in early 2026 featuring AI-powered design suggestions, instant budget estimates, and an intelligent materials engine that gives upfront clarity on scope, pricing, and timelines. The $4 million in fresh funding will finance regional expansion across the GCC, continued technology development, and further refinement of Reno’s renovation workflows. To date, the company’s external funding totals $4 million in a mix of equity and debt capital.

  • CADO

    Led · Seed · Oct 2025

    Founded in 2019 by Leila Al Marashi, CADO began as a three-person startup in Dubai and has grown into a regional leader in premium corporate gifting. The platform integrates design, supply-chain logistics, and technology to make gifting intelligent, seamless, and emotionally resonant for corporate clients. It currently operates across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United States, connecting businesses with artisans and suppliers to deliver personalised gifts at scale. CADO appeared on Shark Tank UAE, boosting its visibility as the first Middle Eastern company aiming to build a global gifting powerhouse. With the recent $4.5 million pre-seed financing, the company plans to deepen its presence in Saudi Arabia by nurturing a local ecosystem of creators and suppliers. The raise will also fund international expansion, starting with the launch of operations in New York. Although revenue and user figures were not disclosed, the new capital positions CADO to accelerate growth and broaden its geographic footprint.

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