Orbit By Sanabil Invests In Qarrib

Orbit Accelerator Invests in Qarrib to Fuel Expansion Across GCC

Dubai, UAE – June 2025 — Qarrib, the fast-growing hyperlocal commerce platform empowering small merchants across the GCC, has secured a strategic investment from Orbit Accelerator. While the investment amount remains undisclosed, the funding signals strong conviction in Qarrib’s vision of digitizing neighborhood retail at scale.

A Strategic Partner, Not Just Capital

Orbit Accelerator brings more than just capital. As part of the investment, Orbit will:

• Support Qarrib’s expansion across Saudi Arabia and Qatar

• Provide access to operational mentorship and talent networks

• Help refine unit economics and GTM strategy for new verticals

Momentum Across Markets

This investment comes on the heels of several major moves by Qarrib:

• Strategic partnership with ASSR Group (access to 11,000+ merchants in KSA)

• Technology integration with Algolia (AI search) and NeuCurrent (predictive analytics)

• Expanding merchant network across Dubai, Sharjah, and Riyadh

About Orbit Accelerator

Orbit is a GCC-based startup accelerator and early-stage investor focused on infrastructure, SaaS, and platform businesses reshaping local economies. Their portfolio includes logistics, fintech, and B2B commerce ventures.

About Qarrib

Qarrib is a merchant-first Q-commerce platform enabling neighborhood stores to go digital, retain pricing control, and offer fast, scheduled delivery. It currently operates in the UAE and KSA with a growing footprint and merchant-first product strategy.