Omani Startup Secures $100K Funding: How This Investment Can Propel Smart Growth and Combat Food Waste in Your Business
MUSCAT: Omani startup ZabonEx has successfully completed a pre-seed investment round, securing $100,000 led by Future Fund Oman and ITHCA Group. This investment represents a significant milestone in the company’s mission to revolutionize the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry. The funds will enable ZabonEx to expand its smart predictive analytics platform, which aims to minimize food waste and enhance distribution efficiency.
Founded by Hatim Moosa and Almuhannad al Balushi, ZabonEx provides a B2B SaaS platform specifically designed for F&B producers, distributors, and retailers. The platform offers detailed, real-time demand forecasts that empower businesses to make informed decisions regarding inventory management, production, and logistics.
"This round is a major step forward for us," stated Hatim Moosa. "It will facilitate our efforts in both business development and product enhancement within Oman’s F&B ecosystem. We are dedicated to establishing a solid local presence before venturing into regional markets."
Co-founder Almuhannad al Balushi reinforced this mission. "F&B businesses face pressure to remain profitable while also meeting sustainability goals. ZabonEx was created to address this challenge. We enable these businesses to make more informed decisions by providing granular demand forecasts, which ultimately enhance margins and reduce their environmental impact."
The new funding will be utilized to further develop ZabonEx’s core predictive engine and expand its technology team. The startup also aims to form strategic partnerships with local producers and retailers, in addition to implementing customized onboarding and analytics tools tailored to Oman’s F&B landscape.
With robust investor support and a scalable solution, ZabonEx is positioning itself as a key player in the region’s data-driven food supply chain. The company’s vision is clear: to create smarter sales processes, reduce waste, and foster a more sustainable future for the food industry.
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The emergence of ZabonEx marks a significant opportunity for businesses in Oman’s Food & Beverage sector to leverage smart analytics for optimizing operations and sustainability efforts. With a focus on reducing waste and enhancing efficiency, entrepreneurs should consider investing in technology-driven solutions that align with growing sustainability demands. Smart investors might see this as a chance to back innovations that not only drive profitability but also contribute to a more environmentally responsible industry.
