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Mala raised $7 million in a pre-seed funding round led by VentureSouq and Shorooq Partners to address credit challenges for SMEs in Saudi Arabia.

PRIVATEOct 20, 2024

Amount Raised

$7 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

RiyadhFinancial ServicesFintechLending

Investors

Shorooq PartnersVentureSouq

Description

Mala, Saudi Arabia's first B2B 'Procure-Now, Pay-Later' platform, has secured $7 million in pre-seed funding. The funding aims to help SMEs tackle long-standing credit challenges by providing flexible payment terms while ensuring suppliers receive upfront payments.

Quick answer

Mala raised $7 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated October 20, 2024. Investors: Shorooq Partners and VentureSouq. Mala is based in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.

How much did Mala raise?
Mala raised $7 Million in a Pre-Seed round on October 20, 2024.
Who invested in Mala?
Shorooq Partners and VentureSouq are named as investors in this round.
What does Mala do?
Mala is Saudi Arabia’s first B2B Procure-Now, Pay-Later platform, founded in 2024 by Musaab Hakami.
Where is Mala based and how big is it?
Mala is based in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.
Who are the decision-makers at Mala?
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Companies in the same sectors as Mala that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • KPay raised $55M (Series A) on December 3, 2024.
  • OpenTrade raised $4M (Seed) on November 27, 2024.
  • Habitto raised $12M (Series A) on November 27, 2024.
  • Fagura raised $1M (Seed) on November 22, 2024.
  • OpenYield raised $7M (Funding Round) on November 21, 2024.
  • Beeline Holdings raised $1.6M (Series A) on November 14, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Mala

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

About

Mala is Saudi Arabia’s first B2B Procure-Now, Pay-Later platform, founded in 2024 by Musaab Hakami. The platform aims to address the credit challenges faced by SMEs in the region by offering flexible credit terms while ensuring suppliers receive upfront payments. Mala leverages data-driven insights to enhance credit evaluations, moving away from traditional systems that depend on established relationships.

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