Egyptian AI startup Widebot has secured $3 million in pre-Series A funding to advance its development of an Arabic large language model (LLM), known as AQL Mind.
Widebot’s AI Vision: Enhancing Arabic-Language AI
Originally founded in Cairo and now headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Widebot is focusing on building a generative AI model that understands various Arabic dialects and accents.
According to Mohammed Nabil, CEO and co-founder of Widebot:
“AQL Mind will enable us to provide accurate, secure, and personalized AI experiences for Saudi government entities and businesses.”
Investors & Strategic Backing
The funding round was led by Keheilan Asset Management II, backed by Saudi investment firm Wafra. Other investors include:
– Enza Capital
– DisrupTech Ventures
– LoftyInc Capital
– Den VC
– SparkLabs Ventures
Dr. Ahmed Abdelhamid, CEO of Keheilan Asset Management, emphasized the importance of investing in deep tech startups:
“The future of economic development in the region depends on supporting innovative technology companies. This funding will help reinforce national sovereignty over AI infrastructure.”
Why This Matters?
With the rise of AI-driven solutions, Widebot’s AQL Mind could play a key role in transforming Arabic-language AI, making it more context-aware, accurate, and widely applicable across industries.
What’s Next for Widebot?
– Scaling AQL Mind to serve businesses & government agencies
-Expanding AI applications across the MENA region
– Strengthening AI research & development for Arabic NLP
As AI adoption accelerates in the Middle East and North Africa, Widebot is positioning itself as a regional leader in AI-driven language models.
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