- QPioneers, a Saudi Arabia-based AI startup, has raised its first round of funding from Q Fund, the investment arm of Qewam Holding, for an undisclosed valuation.
- Founded in 2024 by Hisham Al Mamlouk and Adel Alsaadi, QPioneers is building a startup operating system (Startup OS) that brings together collaboration tools, operations and analytics in a single workspace, supported by an AI assistant that automates workflows and provides strategic insights.
- Proceeds from the funding will be used to accelerate product development, recruit key talent and strengthen engagement with startup communities regionally.
Press release:
Q Fund, the investment arm of Qewam Holding, announced the successful first round of funding for QPioneers, a technology startup developing an integrated AI-based platform designed to manage and operate startups more efficiently.
This investment reflects Q Fund’s strategy to support technology solutions that improve operational efficiencies and enable scalable growth in regional markets. QPioneers is positioned as an AI-native Startup OS designed for growth-stage teams, combining collaboration tools, operational management and intelligent analytics in a single workspace.
At the heart of the platform is the “QP Agent,” an intelligent assistant that learns from a company’s internal data to automate workflows, support daily operations, and provide data-driven recommendations to founders and teams. By consolidating tools and processes, QPioneers aims to reduce operational complexity and allow startups to focus on execution and scaling.
Commenting on the investment, Lewa Abukhait, CEO of Q Fund, said that early investments in deep technologies are key to building resilient economic ecosystems, noting that platforms focused on multiplying operational efficiencies are likely to shape the next phase of startup growth.
Hisham Al Mamlouk, founder of QPioneers, said the partnership with Q Fund goes beyond capital, highlighting the importance of joining an integrated investment ecosystem that provides strategic advice and access to networks needed to move from the region to global markets.