Key Takeaways
- Nabt raised a USD 3.4 million Seed Extension round, bringing total funding to USD 5 million.
- The round was led by SHG with participation from existing investor Merak Capital.
- Funding will support expansion of Nabt’s fulfillment network beyond Riyadh into major Saudi cities.
- The company operates a hybrid model combining physical logistics with digital trading platforms.
- The company aims to improve market access, transparency, and efficiency for Saudi farmers.
Nabt Funding Round Supports Expansion of Fresh-Produce Infrastructure
Nabt, a Saudi Arabia–based agri-commerce platform, has raised USD 3.4 million in a Seed Extension round, bringing its total funding to USD 5 million. The round was led by SHG and supported by existing investor Merak Capital, which reaffirmed its commitment to the company as Nabt continues to scale its operations across the Kingdom.
Founded in 2022 by Abdullah Alotaibi, Nabt focuses on building what it describes as Saudi Arabia’s first integrated fresh-produce infrastructure. The company connects farmers directly with commercial buyers through a hybrid model that combines physical fulfillment assets with digital trading tools.
Merak Capital stated that the latest investment reflects confidence in Nabt’s strategy to enhance efficiency, transparency, and market access within the fresh-produce value chain, a sector viewed as increasingly important to national food security objectives.
Nabt Platform Combines Logistics and Digital Marketplaces
Fulfillment Hubs and Cold-Chain Capabilities
At the core of Nabt’s model is a Riyadh-based warehouse hub that handles sorting, grading, packaging, and cold-chain logistics for fresh produce. This physical infrastructure enables consistent quality control and reliable delivery for commercial buyers, while also reducing post-harvest losses for farmers.
Digital Tools for Price Discovery and Trading
Complementing its logistics operations, the company operates digital platforms designed to improve price transparency and transaction efficiency. Nabt Online Auction facilitates large-scale trading between producers and buyers, while Nabt Intel provides real-time pricing and demand insights to support data-driven decision-making.
“These capabilities are driving meaningful transformation in a vital sector,” Merak Capital noted in its announcement, highlighting the role of integrated logistics and digital tools in modernizing agricultural markets.
Growth Plans and Market Expansion For Nabt
Scaling Beyond Riyadh
According to the company, the newly raised capital will be used to significantly expand Nabt’s fulfillment network beyond Riyadh into other major cities across Saudi Arabia. The investment will also support the expansion of its fresh-produce portfolio and improved access to markets for farmers nationwide.
“This partnership fuels our ambition to transform Saudi Arabia’s fresh-produce market and create lasting impact for farmers, businesses, and national food security,” Nabt said in a statement responding to the funding announcement.
