Deep.SA, a Saudi-based artificial intelligence startup, has successfully raised $1.2 million (SAR 4.5 million) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Tam Development and RAED Ventures, with participation from other investors. This funding will enable Deep.SA to enhance its AI capabilities and expand its operations within the Kingdom.
Founded by Dr. Mazen A. Melibari, Mohammed Daggas, Mazen Alotaibi, Ahmed Al-Suhaim, Fatima Al-Saeed, and Ahmed Al-Rashidi, Deep.SA is dedicated to developing advanced AI-driven products, including next-generation search engines and intelligent agents tailored for both public and private sector clients. The startup aims to drive digital transformation by providing secure, localized AI solutions aligned with regional needs.
Deep.SA’s flagship product, GraphI, is an AI-powered knowledge graph platform that transforms complex data relationships into actionable insights for government sector decision-making. The company also develops AI agents and AI engines for both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-government (B2G) markets, including the KADI virtual assistant.
The capital raised will support Deep.SA’s efforts to enhance its AI capabilities and expand operations within Saudi Arabia. The startup aims to create advanced AI solutions tailored to local business needs, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives of technological innovation and digital transformation.
Deep.SA’s funding round is part of a broader trend in Saudi Arabia’s growing AI ecosystem. In recent weeks, several Saudi-based AI startups have secured significant investments, including Lucidya’s $30 million Series B round, Wittify.ai’s $1.5 million Pre-Seed funding for Arabic AI, and AI voice startup Sawt’s SAR 3.75 million ($1 million) pre-Seed funding round.
These developments underscore the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of AI startups as part of its broader economic diversification and digital transformation efforts.
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