– Saudi startup Blend raised USD 1.3 million in a pre-seed round from angel investors and plans to expand to Kuwait and Bahrain by the end of next year, with further expansion across the Gulf by 2026.

– Founded in 2023 by Omar bin Sultan Al-Lahyan, Blend integrates multiple food delivery platforms into a single interface, streamlining order management, item tracking, and reporting for restaurant owners. It has already partnered with five local delivery apps.

– The company expects significant market growth, with 30% of potential customers yet to engage in the delivery app sector.

Saudi startup Blend has secured USD 1.3 million in a pre-seed investment round from a group of angel investors. The company plans to expand to several countries, including Kuwait and Bahrain, by the end of next year.

Founded in 2023, Blend offers a system that consolidates food delivery platforms into a single interface, simplifying order management, item tracking, and reporting for restaurant owners.

Al-Lahyan, Founder and CEO of Blend, stated in a press release: “The sector is substantial, and  provides us with a unique understanding of the real challenges and technical needs of business owners dealing with delivery apps.”

Al-Lahyan reiterated that the company aims to expand to Kuwait and Bahrain by the end of next year, with plans to reach all Gulf countries by the end of 2026.  He noted: “The sector is undergoing changes aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. We anticipate new market entrants, as 30% of our potential customers have yet to engage in this activity.”

Blend has graduated from various startup support programs, including the Misk Accelerator, the MVPLab Accelerator of the National Program for Information Technology Development, and has a presence in the Intelligence Center of Manshaat.