Gaia Raises $1.5M Pre-seed

Gaia, a Saudi Arabia-based enterprise AI startup, has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round. The company develops a sovereign AI platform designed to help organizations search, understand, and act on internal data while maintaining strict security by keeping information within the enterprise environment.

Investors

This funding round was led by SEEDRA Ventures.

Gaia Use of Funds

Gaia intends to use the capital to continue developing its AI platform and to collaborate with enterprises on applying its technology to real-world operational challenges.

About Gaia

Founded in 2026 by Badr Al Malluh and Mohammad Rababah, Gaia provides a sovereign AI platform for businesses. Its product connects knowledge, files, systems, emails, and workflows into a single operational intelligence layer, allowing employees to receive generative AI answers grounded in their own data while incorporating human oversight for high-risk actions.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://gaia.sa

Company: Gaia
Raised: $1.5M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: September 8, 2026
Lead Investor: SEEDRA Ventures
Software Category: Enterprise AI
Source: https://waya.media/saudis-gaia-raises-usd-1-5m-to-build-sovereign-ai-for-enterprises/