Graphiant Plants Its Flag in Riyadh: $19 Million Boost Powers AI-Ready Connectivity Across Saudi Arabia

A New Chapter for Middle-East Digital Infrastructure

Graphiant has secured a $19 million Series B extension co-led by Tali Ventures (stc Group) and Wa’ed Ventures (Aramco), bringing total Series B funding to $102 million. The investment is more than capital; it signals that the Kingdom is accelerating its transformation into a regional nexus for cloud, connectivity, and AI.
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‍Why It Matters

• AI-ready connectivity is now a board-level issue. Machine-learning workloads demand low-latency, high-throughput data paths.
  
  
• Saudi Arabia is scaling up digital infrastructure at historic speeds. Establishing Graphiant’s regional HQ in Riyadh will localize talent, technology transfer, and ecosystem growth.
  
  
• Investors are eyeing the Network-as-a-Service boom. The global market is projected to top $92 billion by 2030, and Graphiant sits in its fastest-growing segment: secure, cloud-native enterprise networking.
  
  

How Graphiant Fits the Kingdom’s Vision

Graphiant's AI native network platform delivers:

• Secure, high-performance links across hybrid and multi-cloud estates critical for national AI programs and data-intensive industries.
  
  
• Consumption-based economics that let enterprises expand without forklift upgrades.
  
  
• Built-in sovereignty controls that keep traffic inside approved jurisdictions – vital for compliant growth in highly regulated sectors.

Motaz Alangari, stc Group CIO, calls the partnership “a catalyst for localizing advanced digital capabilities.” From smart cities to oil-and-gas analytics, the groundwork is being laid for a future where data moves as freely as it is created.
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Beyond Funding: A Platform for Regional Innovation

Backers Tali Ventures and Wa’ed Ventures bring more than cash:

• Market access to stc Group’s enterprise and government customer base.
  
  
• Operational support to accelerate localization and up-skill Saudi talent in next-gen networking.
  
  
• Credibility from two of the Kingdom’s largest corporate investors – a clear vote of confidence for international partners and future funding rounds.
  
  

A Broader Opportunity for Investors and Enterprises

Graphiant’s arrival signals that Saudi Arabia is no longer a “future” market; it is a present engine of digital demand.

For investors – exposure to rapid cloud adoption across MENA, government-backed megaprojects, and a rising cohort of tech talent.

For enterprises – Graphiant’s NaaS removes long-standing barriers to multi-cloud agility: no MPLS lock-in, no complex re-architecture, just deterministic performance delivered as a service.
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The Road Ahead

With its regional headquarters opening in Riyadh, Graphiant will work with stc Group on localization, skills development, and new infrastructure initiatives. Expect joint solutions tuned for sectors central to the Kingdom’s economic roadmap: energy, smart manufacturing, fintech, and e-government.

The message is clear: AI-ready connectivity is now a national priority, and Graphiant is here to build it.

For more analysis on the investment, read Bloomberg's coverage here.