VC Firms 500 Global & Sanabil Launch 10th Accelerator Batch

500 Global, a multi-stage venture capital firm, and Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund, have launched Batch 10 of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global, with a model designed to prioritise rapid execution over theory across AI, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, e-commerce, e-commerce enablement, fintech and martech.

From more than 735 applications, nine startups were selected for their traction, customer insight and ability to scale beyond the region.

The cohort includes Edufi, which offers buy now, pay later options for education, and Governata, a platform helping organisations adopt generative AI through improved data governance. It also features Local, a QR payments system enabling on-site transactions in 10 seconds, and Maison Safqa, which converts overstock into revenue through online flash sales for premium brands.

Raspire joins the group with a no-code platform that secures mobile apps and protects user data, alongside Scenario X, an AI and quantum solution designed to accelerate financial risk decisions. Seen AI focuses on increasing brand visibility in AI-driven search results, while ShipTag enables local e-commerce brands to sell globally through localisation, payments and shipping. Rounding out the batch is WOW AI, which automates recommendations, promotions and order management for e-commerce merchants.

Demo Day is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, with venture capital investors in attendance.

This year’s programme moves to a more execution-driven design, aiming to compress time, shorten cycles and accelerate revenue outcomes through rapid iteration, founder-to-founder knowledge exchange and hands-on operator support.