Tagaddod, a tech-driven renewable feedstock platform operating across Africa, Asia, and Europe, has successfully raised $26.3 million in a Series A funding round.
The round was led by The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), which focuses on sustainable energy and regional energy security, with additional participation from FMO, VKAV, and A15.
This investment is a major step forward in Tagaddod’s mission to become a global leader in providing renewable, traceable, and sustainable feedstocks — such as Used Cooking Oil (UCO), Acid Oils, and Animal Fats — to the fast-growing biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industries.
Tagaddod is helping build a cleaner future by digitising waste and enabling biofuels at scale. The company has created a unique, tech-powered platform that collects and tracks renewable, waste-based feedstocks from thousands of sources — including households, restaurants, food makers, and collectors.
With main hubs in Egypt, Jordan, and the Netherlands, and a growing presence in Saudi Arabia and other key markets, Tagaddod supports global refineries and partners by building sustainable and transparent supply chains.
With this funding round, Tagaddod plans to accelerate its regional expansion across existing and new markets in Africa, Asia, and Europe, while enhancing its technology stack with AI-powered logistics optimization, predictive analytics and automated traceability systems. The company will also expand operational capacity by building infrastructure and partnerships to handle larger volumes of certified, export-grade renewable feedstocks laying the foundation for long-term leadership in the global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biofuels ecosystem.
“This is more than just a funding milestone — it’s a strategic partnership that empowers us to take bold steps toward building the infra structure, technology, and supply chains needed to support a cleaner energy future,” said Nour El Assal, Co-Founder and CEO of Tagaddod. “TAEF’s regional reach and commitment to sustainable development make them an ideal partner as we scale.”
“We are backed by partners who share our belief that renewable feedstocks are at the core of the global energy transition,” said Ahmed ElFarnawany, CFO of Tagaddod. “This capital is not here to burn — it’s here to scale. Our focus is profitability, execution and building a business that delivers long-term value.” Strengthening Global Biofuel Supply Chains. The global demand for biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is accelerating, driven by climate regulations, airline mandates, and decarbonisation targets. Feedstock availability is becoming a critical
A major hurdle for sustainable fuel growth is the gap between waste supply and industrial demand, and Tagaddod is well-positioned to tackle this. By using technology and strong compliance systems along with on-the-ground sourcing, the company connects scattered waste suppliers to large-scale factories, making the supply of renewable feedstocks more efficient and reliable.
“This is a compelling opportunity to support a founder-led company operating in a mission-critical and underserved segment,” said Maheur Mouradi, Chief Investment Officer of The Arab Energy Fund. “Tagaddod’s platform reflects our commitment to backing scalable, sustainable infrastructure that accelerates the region’s transition to alternative energy, resource efficiency, and circular economic models, including our long-term goal of leadership in the biofuels space.” Looking AheadWith this new capital, Tagaddod will deepen its presence in current markets, expand into new territories, and invest in the people, processes, and partnerships that position the company as a long-term player in the global clean energy ecosystem.
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