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Aya Secures $1.6M in Seed Round to Revolutionize Modest Fashion

Aya Secures $1.6M in Seed Round to Revolutionize Modest Fashion

By Press Release 10 March 2025
A woman in a hijab and a man in traditional attire stand confidently in a workshop setting, with machinery in the background.

Aya Co-Founders: Munira Al Kadi and Abdulrahman Al Ammar

Aya, the emerging Saudi e-commerce platform redefining modest fashion discovery, today announced the successful closing of its Seed funding round, securing SAR 6 million (USD 1.6 million). The round was led by Khwarizmi Ventures, with participation from Raed Ventures, Joa Capital, FENA Holdings, Turki Alrajhi, and a distinguished group of angel investors.

Founded by Saudi entrepreneurs Munira Al Kadi and Abdulrahman Al Ammar, Aya is transforming the modest fashion market by unifying its fragmented landscape into a single, trend-driven discovery platform. By leveraging real-time customer insights, Aya predicts trends and empowers local manufacturers to deliver on-demand fashion, staying steps ahead in a fast-paced industry.

Reflecting on the funding, Munira Al Kadi, Co-founder and CEO of Aya, stated: "This investment is more than capital—it’s validation of our bold vision to disrupt a massive, fast-growing traditional market. We’re completely changing the game, and we’re looking for fearless, entrepreneurial talents to join our mission."

Homam Meaddawi, Partner at Khwarizmi Ventures, added: "We are proud to support talented founders who previously worked together in e-commerce. Aya aims to disrupt the modest fashion industry, beginning with the multi-billion dollar, fragmented Abaya market." 

With this investment, Aya will accelerate product development, expand its market presence, and enhance its platform to deliver an unparalleled customer experience. 

For more information, contact us at www.linkedin.com/company/ayaapp.

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We’re here to change the modest fashion game by unifying a hugely fragmented market into a single, trend-driven platform. We anticipate upcoming trends and connect local manufacturers with real-time demand, ensuring only the most loved styles are produced. Through our on-demand video platform, we bring these trends to life, connecting consumers with the styles they love.

Khwarizmi Ventures

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Khwarizmi Ventures, a Saudi-based Venture Capital firm, has provided seed funding to prominent startups, supported founders, and expanded numerous regional companies with established traction in the MENA region.

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