Velents.ai, a growing startup that builds AI tools for businesses, has raised US$1.5 million in funding as it launched Agent.sa — the first Arabic-speaking AI employee made for companies in the Middle East.
The funding came from well-known angel investors, including senior leaders from Google, BCG, and other major global companies. Velents also plans to raise another round of funding in early 2026 to continue expanding its work.
Velents was founded by Mohamed Gaber and Abdulaziz Almuhaydib and is run by a joint Egyptian-Saudi team. The company first started by focusing on recruitment and hiring solutions.
In 2023, Velents changed its focus to a bigger mission — helping organizations use AI-powered digital tools to find and attract the best talent.
Since then, the company has gained clients across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, including private companies, universities, and government ministries. It has grown quickly, especially after launching AI-powered agents for customer service, sales, and quality assurance.
Velents has launched Agent.sa, an AI employee that speaks Arabic and its different regional dialects and can work inside companies just like a real person. The company says that artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it’s now a true team member.
Agent.sa can answer calls, chat on WhatsApp, handle customer requests, complete tasks, and analyse data — all in natural Arabic, without needing translation or complicated software.
“We’re not just building a tool,” said Mohamed Gaber, co-founder and CEO of Velents. “We’re delivering a real digital employee who works alongside human teams. Our goal is to empower Arab companies with an intelligent worker who understands their language and their dialect and enhances their daily productivity.”
“We’re not selling off-the-shelf software,” added Abdulaziz Almuhaydib, co-founder and COO. “We’re embedding a smart employee into every company, one that learns, adapts, and delivers value in real time.”
Velents is presenting Agent.sa as a game-changing solution for industries such as banking, telecom, logistics, and healthcare. The AI agent can work around the clock, managing thousands of customer interactions at the same time.
The company first started its AI journey with smart interview tools, but it has now grown into offering a complete digital employee that supports customer service, sales, technical support, and operations departments.
Agent.sa even speaks for itself: “I started as a smart interviewer,” the AI says. “Now, I’m the employee who can support every department. I work 24/7 without breaks, learn from your company, and talk to your customers on WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and even over the phone. I collaborate with your team on Slack or Teams, respond to complaints, track orders, and close sales, all in Arabic, intelligently, and in your preferred voice.”
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