Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 2026: Saudi-based Resquad AI, an artificial intelligence-driven recruitment platform helping companies hire tech talent globally, has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by SRG Group, with participation from several prominent angel investors.
The funding marks a key milestone for the fast-growing startup and highlights investor confidence in Resquad AI’s mission to transform the way businesses source, evaluate, and hire technical talent worldwide.
Founded in 2024 by Abdullah Al-Jaafari (CEO) and Anton Brychak (Co-founder), Resquad AI operates as both a digital marketplace and a SaaS platform, powered by its proprietary artificial intelligence engine. The platform automates end-to-end hiring processes, including candidate screening, skill matching, pricing, compliance, and payment management, enabling companies to significantly reduce time-to-hire.
According to the company, its advanced AI-based matching system can accelerate hiring processes by up to 99%, helping organizations onboard top-tier developers and technical professionals faster than ever before.
A New Model for Global Tech Recruitment
Resquad AI’s hybrid platform operates in two main ways — as a recruitment software tool for enterprises and as a global marketplace for developers. It enables businesses to connect with vetted software engineers and IT professionals from over 52 countries, while allowing developers to monetize their skills and earn additional income by contributing to projects across industries.
“We’re building a global employment ecosystem powered by innovation and collaboration,” said Abdullah Al-Jaafari, Founder and CEO of Resquad AI. “Our goal is to create high-quality partnerships with both the public and private sectors and to strengthen the digital economy across the Gulf and beyond. This investment allows us to further develop our technology and expand into new regional markets.”
Supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Resquad AI’s growth aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes digital transformation and the creation of a knowledge-based economy. By building a global platform for high-skilled employment, the company is contributing to the Kingdom’s ambition to become a hub for innovation, AI adoption, and workforce digitization.
The newly raised capital will be used to:
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Enhance the company’s proprietary AI and machine learning capabilities.
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Expand operations across the Middle East and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
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Grow its internal team to support rapid international expansion.
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Establish strategic partnerships with government and private organizations to boost regional job creation and digital innovation.
Since its inception, Resquad AI has positioned itself as a frontrunner in AI-driven recruitment, bridging the gap between businesses and global tech talent. Its innovative approach provides scalability, transparency, and efficiency — addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the modern labor market.
As Resquad AI continues to expand its footprint across the Gulf and international markets, it stands at the intersection of technology, employment, and innovation — driving the future of AI-powered talent acquisition from the heart of Saudi Arabia.
Ankitt Yadu is the Editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where he leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape.