# BADIR

> BADIR is a VC fund in Riyadh backing Logistics and E-Commerce. See 16 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Total investments: 16
- Last investment: Jan 2019
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-incubation-program
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BadirProgram
- Website: https://badir.com.sa/en/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BadirProgram

BADIR is a Technology Incubator Program launched by King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in 2007. The word ‘Badir’ means ‘to initiate’. Badir is a national program aimed at accelerating the growth of emerging technology based businesses in Saudi Arabia.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for BADIR. Shizune tracks 3 team members at BADIR. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/badir?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Logistics | 3 | 19% |
| E-Commerce | 3 | 19% |
| Mobile Apps | 3 | 19% |
| Software | 2 | 13% |
| Transportation | 2 | 13% |

32 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | 8 | 50% |
| Seed | 5 | 31% |
| Series A | 2 | 13% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| King Abdul Aziz | Founder | 0 | — |
| Mohammed AlMajid | PR Representative | 0 | — |
| Nawaf Al Sahhaf | CEO | 3 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NOTA NOTA | NOTA NOTA is the gate to beauty and wonders that connect creators and designers from around the world and enable them to design their perfumes and share it with the universe. NOTA NOTA is a new concept of mixing perfume, a concept that would be part of your daily routine side by side with your coffee machine, So you prepare your perfume before yougo out and wear unique perfume for every day, night, mood and event. | $550K | Seed | Jan 01, 2019 |  |
| Qoyod | Qoyod.com is a web-based accounting solution that targets KSA based-SMEs. Users can seamlessly issue invoices and manage expenses/budgets while automatically recording corresponding journal entries (i.e., Qoyod/قيود in Arabic). Users are also able to populate their financial statements and business reports for both commercial andstatutory requirements within KSA. | $500K | Seed | Jul 03, 2018 |  |
| Voxel | Voxel is a technology company specialized in 3d Scanning, Aerial Mapping and VR & AR Applications. |  | Pre-Seed | May 05, 2018 |  |
| Telfaz11 | Telfaz11 is a media production company that specializes in the fields of talent management, comedy, entertainment, content creation, and storytelling. The company was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia. | $9M | Series A | Apr 19, 2018 |  |
| Telgani | Telgani is a car rental application in which customers can quickly and easily rent their favorite car at a competitive price. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. | $200K | Pre-Seed | Jan 01, 2018 |  |
| Mathaqi | Mathaqi is an online food delivery platform featuring meals curated by Home Chefs. | $266.7K | Seed | Jan 01, 2018 |  |
| Foodstation | Foodstation is designed to provide a unique user experience by providing Direct delivery, Catering, food truck to order food directly. | $200K | Pre-Seed | Jan 01, 2018 |  |
| Trucksi | Trucksi is a provides service to such as trucks owned by companies or individuals. | $400K | Pre-Seed | Jan 01, 2018 |  |
| Trucksi | Trucksi connects trucks owned by companies or individuals with establishment which demands placement of containers or heavy duty equipment. | $400K | Pre-Seed | Jan 01, 2018 |  |
| Asra | Asra is an application that provides delivery services for large campuses and closed compunds via electrical cars. | $120K | Seed | Jan 01, 2018 |  |

10 of 16 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Saudi Venture Capital Company](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/saudi-venture-capital-company) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [500 Global](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/500-startups) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Abunayyan Holding](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/abunayyan-holding) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Arzan Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/arzan-venture-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Financial Horizon Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/financial-horizon-group) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [HALA Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hala-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does BADIR invest in?

BADIR invests primarily in Logistics, E-Commerce and Mobile Apps startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 16 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Saudi Arabia. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact BADIR?

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### Who are the partners at BADIR?

The team at BADIR includes King Abdul Aziz (Founder), Mohammed AlMajid (PR Representative) and Nawaf Al Sahhaf (CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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