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Bahrain-based social e-commerce startup Sellou secured USD 3 million in a seed funding round. The funds will be used to develop its platform and expand its reach across MENA.

PRIVATEApr 07, 2025

Amount Raised

$3 Million

Round Type

Seed

SoftwareE CommerceMessaging

Description

Sellou, a social e-commerce startup based in Bahrain, closed USD 3 million in its seed funding round. The platform targets individuals and small businesses, helping them to promote their listings effectively using video technology. With these funds, Sellou aims to strengthen its position as a video-based marketplace and enhance its platform. The startup was also chosen by Tamkeen in the first cohort of the Riyada Business Accelerator program.

Quick answer

Sellou raised $3 Million in a Seed round, dated April 7, 2025.

How much did Sellou raise?
Sellou raised $3 Million in a Seed round on April 7, 2025.
What does Sellou do?
Sellou is a social e-commerce startup founded by Salman Al Khalifa in 2020.
Where is Sellou based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 2 employees.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in E Commerce and Messaging around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Sellou that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • New Generation raised $4.5M (Seed) on May 20, 2025.
  • Agree.com raised $7.2M (Seed) on May 6, 2025.
  • Nuvo raised $34M (Series A) on April 30, 2025.
  • Rundle raised $900K (Seed) on April 27, 2025.
  • Cloud Retail raised $3M (Seed) on April 23, 2025.
  • Cursor raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on April 21, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Sellou

About

Sellou is a social e-commerce startup founded by Salman Al Khalifa in 2020. The platform targets individuals and small businesses, helping sellers promote their listings effectively through video technology. Sellou offers an easy-to-create mini store that integrates with Whatsapp and Instagram, simplifying the buying and selling experience. It also features a live chat system for communication between sellers and customers.

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