500 Global and Sanabil Investments unveil ninth accelerator batch in Riyadh featuring nine startups transforming AI and fintech innovation

500 Global and Sanabil Investments unveil ninth accelerator batch in Riyadh featuring nine startups transforming AI and fintech innovation

When it comes to nurturing startups and pushing the boundaries of technology, partnerships between investors and accelerators can make all the difference.

Recently, 500 Global, a well-known multi-stage venture capital firm, teamed up with Sanabil Investments — a Riyadh-based investment company owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund — to announce the ninth batch of their Sanabil Accelerator program.

A Spotlight on Game-Changing Startups

This latest cohort focuses on fueling innovation across some of today’s hottest sectors: Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Education Technology, Climate Tech, SaaS, and Property Technology.

From over 850 applicants, just nine standout startups earned a spot, each showing great promise to revolutionize their industries and solve pressing market challenges.

Meet the Trailblazing Startups of Batch 9

Here’s a quick look at the exciting companies selected:

  • CarbonSifr is using AI to help businesses track and reduce their carbon emissions, making sustainability easier than ever.
  • Endl offers a stablecoin-powered platform for cross-border payments that settles transactions instantly with low fees.
  • Feesable Technologies supports small and medium enterprises by advancing cash for unpaid invoices, with credit decisions made the same day.
  • LIVSHO brings the thrill of live auctions to shopping, letting sellers engage buyers through real-time livestreams.
  • Raff simplifies distribution and inventory for sellers and retailers by bridging offline and online sales on a single platform.
  • ReMatch helps real estate agents share buyers and listings, turning potential lost deals into successful sales.
  • Schedex is a smart workforce management tool that cuts labor costs for food and beverage businesses by as much as 15%.
  • TwentyToo empowers retailers to forecast demand and optimize pricing using real-time data across millions of products.
  • Vennre opens doors for high-income individuals to invest in private markets, a space typically reserved for big institutional investors.

Looking Ahead: Demo Day and Beyond

All these startups will showcase their progress and innovations on Demo Day, happening Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Sanabil Hub in Riyadh.

This event will bring together a select group from the venture capital world, providing a prime opportunity for networking and investment.

With the ninth cohort wrapping up, the accelerator is already inviting applications for the tenth batch.

If you’re an innovator ready to make an impact, this could be your chance.