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INVE raises USD 300K from Outliers VC for event-tech expansion
Riyadh-based startup extends platform from wedding invitations to business event management across Saudi Arabia and GCC.
Riyadh-based event-tech startup INVE raised USD 300,000 in pre-seed funding from Outliers Venture Capital in October 2026. The company, founded in 2024 by Abdulrahman Alabdulkarim, provides invitation and event-management tools for individuals and businesses. The capital will fund team expansion, brand development and customer acquisition channels across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.
Consumer product records 250 events and 88% RSVP rate#
INVE's consumer product has handled 250 events in more than 60 Saudi Arabian and GCC cities and towns since launch. The platform has sent over 35,000 invitations, with an 88 percent RSVP response rate recorded. Alabdulkarim developed the first version in 2024 to manage invitations and RSVP tracking for his sister's wedding. The company plans to extend the consumer product beyond weddings to other personal occasions.
Business platform launched August 2026 for corporate events#
INVE launched its business platform in August 2026, targeting companies that use events to engage clients and partners. The platform enables hosts to personalise invitations, manage guest information and process registrations using branded pages and digital entry passes. It retains guest preferences and attendance records for use in future events. Outliers Venture Capital became INVE's first paid business design partner before investing, deploying the platform for invitations and guest communications under its own branding, including for its Builder Summit.
Expansion targets GCC, North Africa and Europe#
INVE's immediate priorities are Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. The company plans to develop its business customer base in North Africa, additional African markets and Europe over the longer term. The company positions its platform at the intersection of event management and customer relationship tools, retaining guest information across gatherings rather than treating each event as a separate registration exercise.
Sources2 sources across 2 domains
- waya.mediaWaya MediaUSD 300K pre-seed funding amount, Outliers VC as investor, October 2026 timing, 250 events supported, 35,000 invitations sent, 88% RSVP rate, August 2026 business platform launch, expansion plans
- wamda.comWamdaFunding round confirmation and GCC expansion plans
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