Velents.ai, a rising startup specializing in enterprise AI solutions, has closed a $1.5 million funding round as it unveils Agent.sa, the first fully integrated Arabic-speaking AI employee designed for companies across the Middle East.
The round attracted prominent angel investors, including senior executives from Google, BCG, and other global firms. Velents is already preparing for a new funding round, expected to close in early 2026.
Founded by entrepreneurs Mohamed Gaber and Abdulaziz Almuhaydib, Velents is powered by a joint Egyptian-Saudi team. Originally focused on recruitment, the company relaunched in 2023 with a broader mission: to help organizations attract top talent through AI-driven digital solutions. Since then, it has secured clients across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, from private companies to universities and government ministries, and has seen rapid growth following the rollout of AI-powered agents in customer service, sales, and quality assuran
