Riyadh-based healthtech startup Kilow has raised $2.5 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered weight management platform. The round was led by Sanabil Venture Studio (a joint venture between Sanabil Investments and Stryber).
Founded in 2024 by Fahed Al-Essa, Kilow runs a weight-loss app that combines medical oversight with digital tools. The platform offers users personalized treatment plans developed by licensed doctors and nutritionists, with features like real-time progress tracking, ongoing consultations, smart device integration, at-home blood tests, and automated habit reminders. Its AI component is used to tailor recommendations and adjust plans over time.
“Our goal is to transform how people approach weight loss in Saudi; by using science, tech, and data to deliver real outcomes,” said Fahed Al-Essa, CEO of Kilow. “This investment helps us accelerate that mission.”
Kilow offers three pricing tiers, starting at $80 (SAR 299) for a one-month plan Its six-month option, priced at SAR 199 per month, includes monthly consultations with doctors and weekly sessions with certified nutritionists. All plans come with a money-back guarantee.
Rayan Aebi, CEO of Sanabil Venture Studio, said the firm is backing Kilow because of its potential to reshape digital health in the region. “We’re excited to support a solution that blends personalization, medical rigor, and user-centric design. It’s the kind of innovation we believe can scale — and have real impact.”
Kilow positions itself as the Kingdom’s first science-backed, digital-first weight loss solution. With this round, the company plans to expand operations, enhance its AI models, and deepen localization for the Saudi market.
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