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Saudi SME lending startup Abwab.ai raises $4M in seed funding led by Speedinvest and MEVP to automate credit infrastructure for banks.

PRIVATESep 03, 20261 day ago

Amount Raised

$4 Million

Round Type

Seed

RiyadhFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechLendingBanking

Investors

Middle East Venture Partners (Mevp)Speedinvest

Description

Abwab.ai, a Riyadh-based fintech startup, has raised $4 million in seed funding from Speedinvest and Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP). The company builds AI-powered credit infrastructure for banks and lenders, automating loan origination and underwriting for small and medium-sized businesses. Abwab's technology is currently used by over 13 financial institutions and has processed more than SAR 1 billion in SME loans. The funding was announced at the LEAP conference in Riyadh this week.

Company Information

Company

Abwab.ai

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

About

Abwab.ai is a Riyadh-based fintech that builds AI-powered credit infrastructure for banks and lenders, automating loan origination and underwriting for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform aggregates bank statements, VAT records, financial statements, and credit bureau data to assess borrowers and help credit teams make lending decisions. Unlike direct-to-SME lenders, Abwab operates as middleware beneath financial institutions, streamlining the underwriting process across credit decisioning, digital loan origination, and portfolio monitoring. The company serves over 13 financial institutions and has processed more than SAR 1 billion in SME loans.

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