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Saudi AI startup Echelon secures backing from East40, RAED Ventures and Avra

Saudi AI startup Echelon has raised an undisclosed investment round, backed by East40, RAED Ventures and Avra, alongside Ben Horowitz and other investors. Founded in 2025 by Khalid Bin Bader Al Saud, Echelon works with global technology providers and organisations in Saudi Arabia to deploy and localise AI technologies within enterprises and government entities. The company operates across sectors including energy, industrials, government, telecommunications, defence, aviation, financial services

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Saudi AI startup Echelon secures backing from East40, RAED Ventures and Avra
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