Saudi’s Rkiza Nets Key Pre-Seed Funding to Boost Digital Innovation

Editorial Team

Last updated 28-01-2026

2 min

Saudi startup Rkiza raised a quiet USD 133,000 pre-seed round from angel investors.

Founded in 2024, it works on SaaS, e-commerce, web technologies and digital platforms.

An unusual angle includes building “interactive games” alongside enterprise digital solutions.

The team aims to help local firms go digital without “getting lost in jargon”.

New funding will speed product development and strengthen Rkiza’s market position.

Saudi startup Rkiza has quietly pulled in USD 133,000 (around SAR 500,000) in a pre-seed funding round backed by a group of angel investors, a modest cheque on paper but one that could go a long way if used well. I’ve seen plenty of early-stage teams across the Arageek community make real progress with less, so this feels like a practical step rather than headline-chasing.

Founded in 2024 by Fahad Alarifee, the Saudi-based company works across IT solutions, with a focus on modern web technologies, software-as-a-service products, e-commerce tools and broader digital transformation projects. There’s also an interesting twist: Rkiza builds digital platforms and interactive games, which isn’t something you spot every day in this corner of the market. That mix suggests the team isn’t afraid to experiment a bit, even if it can be a bit of a faff operationally.

The company says it blends local market knowledge with international best practices to deliver scalable services, particularly for businesses looking to go digital without getting lost in jargon. That approach sounds spot on for Saudi Arabia right now, where many companies want to move fast but still need solutions grounded in local reality, not just imported playbooks.

With the new funding, Rkiza plans to speed up the development of its software products and digital platforms, while expanding its technology portfolio. The broader aim is to support the adoption of digital innovation in Saudi Arabia and, eventually, beyond its borders. Strengthening its market position and delivering higher-quality solutions are also part of the roadmap, according to information shared around the round.

I reckon the real test will be focus. Interactive games, SaaS platforms and e-commerce tools can pull a young team in too many directions, and I’m not a fan of startups trying to do everything at once. That said, if Rkiza manages to channel this capital into one or two clear wins, it could definately punch above its weight. And believe it or not, those are often the stories we love following at Arageek — small rounds, sharp execution, and founders who keep their feet on the ground, you know?

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