About Byld
Byld is a venture capital firm located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As of Oct 2026, Byld is an active investor, having invested in 4 companies, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in Saudi Arabia based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to FinTech and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Vertex A lot of funds co-invest with Byld, with names like Y Combinator sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.Key Metrics
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Byld's List of All Investments
Byld has a portfolio of 4 companies. Their most notable investments include Munify and ClearGrid.Their portfolio spans across Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Retail, across Seed stage. Here is the list of all investments by Byld:
1. Munify
Provider of digital financial tools for global currency management services. This platform enables users to hold multiple currencies, execute cross-border transfers, and issue virtual payment cards. It utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate secure transactions and provides infrastructure for businesses to manage payouts and pay-ins. The system offers non-custodial wallets, ensuring users maintain control over their assets without reliance on traditional banking institutions. Additional features include professional invoicing capabilities and application programming interfaces for integration into existing financial workflows. The service focuses on providing scalable solutions for individuals and organizations to move funds across borders efficiently.
Key facts about Munify
- Founded Year: 2025
- Location: Dover (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $4.5M
- Employee Count: 13 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Digital Currency Group, Rebel Fund and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 31, 2025, $*****
2. ClearGrid
Provider of software for automated debt collection and recovery workflows. This platform utilizes predictive models to manage borrower engagement, risk assessment, and communication across multiple channels. It facilitates the digitization of third-party recovery operations and provides infrastructure for structured credit support. The system includes tools for workflow automation, performance benchmarking, and operational visibility to assist in the management of credit portfolios.
Key facts about ClearGrid
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $10M
- Employee Count: 101 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: BECO Capital, 9yards Capital and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 20, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Stream
Developer of platforms for automated invoice billing and payment collection. This system facilitates recurring subscriptions, installment plans, and digital payment links for business entities. The software automates payment reminders and reconciliations while integrating with accounting systems. It enables organizations to generate branded invoices and manage financial transactions through a centralized digital interface.
Key facts about Stream
- Founded Year: 2024
- Location: Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $9.2M
- Employee Count: 25 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: BECO Capital, Arab Bank and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, May 12, 2026, $*****

4. Vertex
Provider of embedded finance platform offering wallets, payments, and card solutions. The platform facilitates customer verification through automated KYC processes and regulatory compliance. It offers wallets to manage, spend, and receive money instantly. Cash flow is automated with instant payouts and payments to merchants, customers, and partners. The platform delivers customized spending experiences through physical and digital card transactions across all channels.
Key facts about Vertex
- Founded Year: 2025
- Location: Saudi Arabia
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3.6M
- Employee Count: 9 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Flat6Labs, SC Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 20, 2026, $*****
Byld's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 3 investments, while as of Oct 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Vertex and most recent follow-on round was in Stream.Byld's Investments by Stage
Byld has made 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.03M.Byld's Investments by Sector
Byld has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the FinTech, Enterprise Applications, Retail, Blockchain - Industry Applications and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 4 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 4 Tech companies, 3 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 3 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
FinTech | 4 |
Enterprise Applications | 3 |
Retail | 2 |
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 1 |
Vertical SaaS | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Byld's Investments by Geography
Byld has made most investments in Saudi Arabia (2), followed by United Arab Emirates where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Saudi Arabia | 2 |
United Arab Emirates | 1 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Byld's recent investments
Byld has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Vertex and Stream.Here are the most recent investments by Byld:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 20, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Seed | 1004 | [+5] | |
May 12, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Seed | 7194 | [+4] | |
Nov 03, 2025 | Saudi Arabia | Seed | 8892 | ||
Aug 31, 2025 | United States | Seed | 4975 | [+4] | |
Mar 20, 2025 | United Arab Emirates | Seed | 5224 | [+10] |
Co-investors of Byld
Over the past year, 29 investors have co-invested in Byld's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Byld: Raed Ventures, BECO Capital and 1 other have invested in rounds before Byld. There is 1 company where Raed Ventures has invested before Byld and 1 company where BECO Capital has invested before Byld.
- Top Co-investors of Byld: 22 investors entered a company along with Byld. These include investors like Y Combinator (1 company).
- Invested after Byld: A total of 4 investors have invested in Byld's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include BECO Capital (1 company), STV (1 company) and Flourish (1 company).
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