Impact46
Venture capitalRiyadh ยท SeedโLate Stage ยท 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Impact46 invests in Saudi Arabian and wider regional technology-driven startups from early through growth stages, deploying capital through both sector-focused and diversified funds. Beyond capital, the firm supports portfolio companies with strategic value creation and governance. It has backed companies through landmark IPOs including Jahez and Rasan, and operates a credit advisory practice acting as lead arranger and financial advisor on sukuk programs. The firm has also launched a dedicated gaming-industry fund, reflecting thematic interest in fintech, gaming, and other technology verticals across the Saudi market.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team ยท 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 25 of 52 portfolio companiesSaaS ร9AI & Machine Learning ร7Consumer ร6Fintech ร6Gaming ร5Retail Tech ร5E-commerce ร4Marketplaces ร4
HQs:Saudi Arabiaร14United Statesร1
Investments ยท 52 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFinance company that issued a public sukuk arranged by Impact46.
Cipher is a cybersecurity company offering managed security operations center (SOC) monitoring, threat intelligence, brand protection, governance/risk/compliance, penetration testing, digital forensics and incident response, and security awareness training.
Cybersecurity
CloudShelf provides fulfillment and storage services for online stores, offering warehousing across dry, chilled, and frozen temperatures and rapid delivery of website orders within a maximum of 180 minutes.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
DataLexing is an AI-native Work OS that unifies tables, boards, forms, and real-time reports into a single workspace, with built-in AI tools for building reports and workflows.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
Thymia builds AI models that assess mental health conditions by combining voice, video, and behavioral data for a multi-modal evaluation.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFuture of WorkMental HealthSaaS
Furniture-focused e-commerce marketplace selling home decor, lighting, and supplies
Intelligent Oud for Trading Company, issuer of a credit-enhanced sukuk program.
Food delivery company that completed an IPO.
Lucidya provides an AI-powered customer experience platform that monitors brand mentions, competitors, and keywords across channels, builds unified customer profiles by linking behavior, history, and sentiment, and consolidates DMs, emails, and comments into a single inbox.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Playabl.ai is a platform where users can create, publish, and monetize games that other users can play and share, similar to a social network for game creation.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US
Hamza Al-Ali(Founder & CEO)inOmar Jarrah(Founder)inSanad Kiswani(Founder)in
Fintech company that completed an IPO.
Raseed is an investment app that gives retail traders in the Gulf/GCC region access to over 14,000 US stocks and ETFs, with fractional shares from $1, instant funding, and card withdrawals.
Fintech
SAMA-licensed auto finance company offering fully digital services across Saudi Arabia.
Salvador, Bahia
Ubiraci das Merces Ferreira(Executive Officer, Director)Mauricio Cerqueira Lima e Lima(Director)Gilberto Ribeiro de Oliveira Filho(Director)Luiz Henrique Fernandes Rosa Noronha(Director)
Starvania is an indie game development studio creating fantasy-themed video games, including "Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree," a 2D adventure game inspired by Arabian and Middle Eastern mythology.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentRiyadh, SA
Meaad Aflah(Co-founder & CEO)Muslih Alzahrani(Co-founder & Creative Director)
Tamweel Aloula is a licensed finance company in Saudi Arabia offering digital financing solutions to consumers without requiring a guarantor or branch visit.
Fintech
Cloud-based logistics platform connecting shippers, transporters, brokers and drivers through a single integrated interface.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPlayabl.ai ยท ycombinator.com ยท Jun 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Impact46 invest at?
- Impact46 invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Impact46's typical check size?
- Impact46 typically writes checks of $1M โ $22M.
- What sectors does Impact46 focus on?
- Impact46 focuses on AI & Machine Learning, E-commerce, Energy, Fintech, Gaming.
- Where is Impact46 located?
- Impact46 is headquartered in Riyadh, SA.
- Does Impact46 lead rounds?
- Yes, Impact46 leads investment rounds.
Media ยท Podcasts & interviews
from their channelStrategies and Challenges Navigating an IPO for Tech Startups in Saudi Arabia | 24Fintech
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