PetroApp
PetroApp provides NFC-based fuel payment and fleet expense management for Saudi enterprises, with a $50 million round led by Jadwa Investment.
Based in Riyadh, founded 2018
The numbers
$250mValuation
$50mTotal raised
278Headcount
31.8%Headcount growth
2018Founded
Why it’s on the list
PetroApp is a Saudi fueltech leader, with a $50 million round led by Jadwa Investment and 3,000+ connected fuel stations.
Funding history
2025Series A$50m
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