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Qatar’s Rasmal And Deniz Ventures Back TeamSec With $7.6M Investment
Funding for the AI-powered securitization platform will help scale operations and fuel expansion across the wider MENA region.
Qatar’s Rasmal Ventures and Deniz Ventures — the venture capital arm of DenizBank under Emirates NBD Group — have jointly invested $7.6 million in TeamSec, the world’s first AI-driven securitization platform. TeamSec operates on a “Securitization-as-a-Service” model, using AI and data analytics to make financial markets more efficient and transparent.
The significant investment will fuel TeamSec’s expansion across the MENA region, helping to scale operations, while diversifying the company’s offerings and enhancing existing services.
Esad Erkam Köroğlu, TeamSec’s CEO and founder, sees the cash injection as a key enabler for the company’s growth: “The investment we received from ENBD and Rasmal Ventures demonstrates the trust placed in TeamSec’s vision and technological prowess by these renowned institutions. With this investment, we endeavor to strengthen our position as a global game-changer in the field of securitization”.
Meanwhile, Alexander Wiedmer, Co-Managing Partner at Rasmal Ventures, emphasized the transformative potential of TeamSec’s technology: “TeamSec’s bold vision to revolutionize the securitization industry across the Middle East and beyond resonates strongly with us. Their mission-driven, execution-focused team exemplifies the kind of ambition and innovation we are excited to support”.
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Finally, Ahmed Al Qassim, Group Head of Wholesale Banking at Emirates NBD, added: “Our strategic investment in TeamSec, a fintech innovator specializing in Securitization-as-a-Service, underscores our commitment to shaping this market and enabling its growth. We are the first investor in TeamSec, supporting the founder and team in their growth journey at an early stage”.
The backing of TeamSec by Emirates NBD and Deniz Ventures builds on previous investments in startups such as Erguvan and NewBridge Fintech Solutions and reinforces their commitment to driving digital transformation and reshaping financial markets with cutting-edge technology.
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Rabbit Expands Hyperlocal Delivery Service In Saudi Arabia
The e-commerce startup is aiming to tap into the Kingdom’s underdeveloped e-grocery sector with a tech-first, locally rooted strategy.
Rabbit, an Egyptian-born hyperlocal e-commerce startup, is expanding into the Saudi Arabian market, setting its sights on delivering 20 million items across major cities by 2026.
The company, founded in 2021, is already operational in the Kingdom, with its regional headquarters now open in Riyadh and an established network of strategically located fulfillment centers — commonly known as “dark stores” — across the capital.
The timing is strategic: Saudi Arabia’s online grocery transactions currently sit at 1.3%, notably behind the UAE (5.3%) and the United States (4.8%). With the Kingdom’s food and grocery market estimated at $60 billion, even a modest increase in online adoption could create a multi-billion-dollar opportunity.
Rabbit also sees a clear alignment between its business goals and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to boost retail sector innovation, support small and medium-sized enterprises, attract foreign investment, and develop a robust digital economy.
The company’s e-commerce model is based on speed and efficiency. Delivery of anything from groceries and snacks to cosmetics and household staples is promised in 20 minutes or less, facilitated by a tightly optimized logistics system — a crucial component in a sector where profit margins and delivery expectations are razor-thin.
Despite the challenges, Rabbit has already found its stride in Egypt. In just over three years, the app has been used by 1.4 million customers to deliver more than 40 million items. Revenue has surged, growing more than eightfold in the past two years alone.
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CEO and Co-Founder Ahmad Yousry commented: “We are delighted to announce Rabbit’s expansion into the Kingdom. We pride ourselves on being a hyperlocal company, bringing our bleeding-edge tech and experience to transform the grocery shopping experience for Saudi households, and delivering the best products – especially local favorites, in just 20 minutes”.
The company’s growth strategy avoids the pitfalls of over-reliance on aggressive discounting. Instead, Rabbit leans on operational efficiency, customer retention, and smart scaling. The approach is paying off, having already attracted major investment from the likes of Lorax Capital Partners, Global Ventures, Raed Ventures, and Beltone Venture Capital, alongside earlier investors such as Global Founders Capital, Goodwater Capital, and Hub71.
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