Sadq Raises $1M to Expand Digital Trust in Saudi Arabia
▼ Summary
– Sadq raised $1 million in a pre-Series A extension from Impact46 to accelerate product development, enhance security, and support regional expansion.
– The platform, founded by Abdullah Allahuo and Salem Albadawi, offers legally binding e-signature and workflow-authentication solutions compliant with Saudi regulations and global standards.
– Impact46’s Basmah Alsinaidi commended Sadq’s founders for their market insight and described the company as a foundational element of Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure.
– CEO Abdullah Allahuo stated that Sadq was developed as a long-term solution to persistent challenges, focusing on a Saudi-born product aligned with local and global standards.
– The funding will enable Sadq to utilize Impact46’s ecosystem for regional collaboration and advance its role in building a digital trust innovation ecosystem.
Saudi Arabian startup Sadq, a platform specializing in digital signatures and workflow authentication, has secured an additional $1 million in funding. This extension of its pre-Series A round was led by Impact46 and will drive product development, strengthen security measures, and support the company’s regional growth strategy. The investment underscores Sadq’s ambition to become a fundamental component of the Kingdom’s evolving digital framework.
Established by co-founders Abdullah Allahuo and Salem Albadawi, Sadq delivers legally recognized electronic signature and authentication services that meet Saudi regulatory requirements while adhering to international security and usability benchmarks. The platform is designed to offer enterprise clients reliable digital verification solutions that are specifically adapted to the demands of the local market.
Basmah Alsinaidi of Impact46 commended the Sadq team for their sharp insight into the market and methodical approach to growth. She described the company as a foundational layer of the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure, pointing out how its tools are vital for providing trusted e-signature and identity verification services to Saudi businesses.
According to CEO Abdullah Allahuo, Sadq was developed not as a temporary fix but as a durable answer to ongoing industry needs. He stressed that the company stayed true to its original goal: creating a homegrown digital signature product grounded in local legislation yet compatible with worldwide standards.
Beyond accelerating internal development, the fresh capital will help Sadq tap into Impact46’s network to foster partnerships in enterprise software and digital infrastructure throughout the region. Moving forward, the firm intends to expand its influence in building a regional ecosystem for digital trust, all while maintaining a competitive stance in global marketplaces.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
