• 500 Global and Sanabil Investments launch Batch 10 of the Sanabil Accelerator, fostering innovation across AI, fintech, e-commerce, and martech.
• Over 735 startups applied, with nine selected for traction, customer insight, and technology capable of scaling globally from MENA.
• Batch 10 introduces an execution-driven model, focusing on rapid iteration, hands-on support, and founder-to-founder knowledge exchange.

500 Global

500 Global, a multi-stage venture capital firm, and Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announce the tenth batch of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global.

The new cohort aims to foster innovation and drive growth across various sectors. These sectors span across  AI, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, e-commerce, e-commerce enablement, fintech, and martech. 

The accelerator received over 735 applications, of which nine were chosen for their potential to expand globally from MENA. These startups were selected for demonstrating real traction, customer understanding, and technology capable of rapid scaling. This cohort’s Demo Day will take place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with a group of venture capitalists in attendance.

The following is a list of the Batch 10 companies:

•  Edufi – Buy now, pay later for education.
• Governata – Helps organizations adopt Gen-AI faster by improving and governing their data.
• Local – QR payments platform enabling on-site payments in 10 seconds.
• Maison Safqa – Converts overstock into revenue via online flash sales for premium brands.
• Raspire – No-code platform securing mobile apps and protecting user data.
• Scenario X – AI and quantum platform for faster, smarter financial risk decisions.
• Seen AI – Boosts brand visibility in AI search results.
• ShipTag – Helps local e-commerce brands sell globally with localization, payments, and shipping.
• WOW AI – Automates recommendations, promotions, and order management for e-commerce merchants.

Accelerator

This year, the accelerator aims not just to share knowledge, but to compress time, shorten cycles, and accelerate revenue outcomes. This reflects the program’s goal to continue evolving as the ecosystem matures. The cohort introduces a more execution-driven model, focusing on rapid iteration, founder-to-founder insights exchange, and hands-on operator support.

“Over the years, we’ve grown alongside our startups – learning, evolving, and adapting to the dynamic spirit of the MENA region. 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.”

Amal Dokhan, Managing Partner at 500 Global MENA.