Uvera

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Aurora, a chemical-free UV shelf-life extension system, plus shelf-life intelligence, blockchain-backed traceability and cold-chain IoT monitoring

Thuwal, Saudi ArabiaFounded 2019

FoodTechAgriTech

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Uvera uses chemical-free ultraviolet light to kill the pathogens that spoil fresh produce, extending shelf life. It combines this with traceability and IoT cold-chain analytics. It was founded by KAUST PhD Asrar Damdam and is based at KAUST. It was a finalist in the 2022 Global FoodTech Challenge, and in July 2026 it closed a seed round with Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures and Aramco's LAB7.

Founders

Asrar Damdam

Founder & CEO

Funding Rounds

SeedJul 2026

Lead: Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures

Investors: Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures, LAB7 (Aramco), Core Vision, strategic angel investors

Investors: Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures, LAB7 (Aramco), Core Vision, strategic angel investors.

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