Tech firm lands tasty deal By Reuters April 20, 2022, 3:57 PM FOODICS, a cloud-based technology firm serving restaurants in the Middle East, has raised $170 million from investors led by Prosus and Sanabil Investments, which is owned by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF. The series ‘C’ funding would support regional and international expansion by FOODICS, including its merger and acquisition (M&A) strategy to increase market penetration, it said. Other investors included Sequoia Capital India, while existing investors included STV and Endeavor Catalyst. The Saudi Arabia-licensed fintech firm operates a payments platform, serving a range of sites from dine-in restaurants and cafes, quick service restaurants, bakeries, food trucks through to cloud kitchens. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
