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Salla

Subscription-based e-commerce platform for merchants

Overview

Salla provides an e-commerce platform that lets merchants create and manage online stores using a subscription SaaS model. Merchants sign up for a monthly or yearly plan and use a user-friendly interface to build their store, while the platform handles setup, product catalogs, payments, inventory, and marketing tools in one place. The service is tailored for the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, with local payment options, language support, and regional assistance. Its goal is to help Middle Eastern merchants start and grow online businesses by offering an easy-to-use, locally focused platform with integrated tools.

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About Salla

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Why Salla is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer SoftwareEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$141.3M

Headquarters

Makkah Al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • November 2026 Saudi Tech certification strengthens trust with government-backed merchants.
  • October 2026 Al-Ahli Club and premium brands like Almajed Oud widen enterprise adoption.
  • LEAP 2026 partnerships with Sawt and Aramex deepen conversion and logistics monetization.

What critics are saying

  • Merchants can multi-home to Zid or Shopify if Salla pricing rises in 2027.
  • Saudi Central Bank action on Paylink would cripple Salla's checkout within months.
  • Salla remains Saudi-heavy; a domestic slowdown would crush growth and valuation.

What makes Salla unique

  • Salla powers 65,000 subscribed stores and SAR 45 billion in sales by September 2026.
  • September 2026 Paylink adds licensed payments, SoftPOS, multi-currency, and offline acceptance.
  • September 2026 Nml, Sawt, Aramex, and Raff extend Salla into retail, voice, fulfillment.

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Funding

Total Funding

$141.3M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Training Programs
  • Performance Bonus
  • Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
Decypha
Sep 8th, 2026
Salla invests in NML to expand online merchants into retail

Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi e-commerce platform Salla announced it has made a strategic ...

Wamda
Sep 4th, 2026
Salla acquires Saudi fintech Paylink to expand payment solutions across online and physical channels

Saudi e-commerce platform Salla has acquired Saudi fintech Paylink to expand its financial services and payment capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2017, Paylink provides electronic payment solutions for businesses and merchants and is licensed by the Saudi Central Bank to provide e-commerce payment services. The acquisition will integrate Paylink's payments infrastructure with Salla's commerce ecosystem. Salla plans to develop payment acceptance and management solutions across online and physical sales channels. The company will expand its point-of-sale payment offering, including SoftPOS, whilst using Paylink's infrastructure to support international payments, multiple currencies and different payment methods. The move aims to enable Saudi merchants to reach customers beyond local markets.

Startup Rise Asia
Aug 27th, 2026
Saudi adtech startup Sweeply raises $2M to expand AI-powered ad solutions across Arab markets

Saudi Arabia-based ad tech startup Sweeply has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Salla and Sanabil 500 Global. The company uses AI and machine learning to optimise ad placements, enhance engagement, and maximise conversions across digital channels. Sweeply plans to use the investment to expand its team, accelerate product development, and strengthen its market position in the Arab region and globally. The platform offers features and tools that help businesses create, manage, and optimise content for digital campaigns. "Their investment reflects confidence in our vision to revolutionise ad technology with data-driven innovative solutions," said Wael Hassan, co-founder and chief executive officer of Sweeply.

Jawlah
Feb 10th, 2025
Salla acquires Sweply, 7.5M SAR funding

Salla has acquired Sweply, a digital advertising solutions platform, in an undisclosed deal. As part of the acquisition, Sweply's team will join Salla. Sweply, founded in 2021, raised a Seed round of SAR 7.5 million in June 2024, with Salla as one of the investors.

Wamda
Mar 4th, 2024
Saudi Arabia's Salla raises $130 million pre-IPO investment

Saudi Arabia-based SaaS provider Salla has raised a $130 million pre-IPO investment round, led by Investcorp, along with Sanabil Investment and STV.

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