Velents.ai raises $1.5 million to launch the first Arabic-speaking AI employee
- Velents.ai secured $1.5 million in funding for its new product, Agent.sa.
- Agent.sa is the first fully Arabic-speaking AI employee designed for businesses.
- The startup pivoted from a recruitment platform to a full-scale enterprise AI company in 2023.
Tech In Africa - Oct 27, 2025
AI Startup Velents.ai Secures USD 1.5M to Launch First Arabic-Speaking ‘AI Employee’
Velents.ai, an AI startup based in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, has raised USD 1.5 million to launch Agen
The emergence of Velents.ai and its innovative product, Agent.sa, represents a pivotal moment for the Arabic AI landscape. This development not only showcases the potential of local startups but also emphasizes the importance of culturally relevant technology in a region that has been historically underserved by AI solutions. Further discussions should focus on how such advancements can foster greater investment and innovation in the Middle East's tech ecosystem.
