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OnBoard
Middle East’s First Hire-Now-Pay-Later EOR Platform
UAE
Market: Other
Stage of the project: Prototype or product is ready
Date of last change: 18.09.2025
UAE
Market: Other
Stage of the project: Prototype or product is ready
Date of last change: 18.09.2025
Idea
Employers can hire without upfront costs, paying monthly salary + 8% service fee over 24 months while OnBoard covers visas, payroll, insurance, end-of-service, and air tickets. Job seekers gain CV fixes, AI-driven interview prep, and readiness tools. A unified ecosystem of Hire™, Expand™, Source™, Screen AI™, Seeker™, and Spaces™ solves hiring, compliance, recruitment, readiness, and workspace needs end-to-end.
Current Status
MVP & Licensing
Employer of Record (Hire™) model fully designed and legally validated under UAE labor law.
ADGM/DIFC HoldCo structure finalized; UAE OpCo licensed with MOHRE On-Demand Labor Supply.
Early Commercial Validation
Pipeline of 300+ potential seats under negotiation with SMEs and startups across UAE.
Strategic discussions with regional conglomerates exploring expansion into KSA.
Source™ CV packs soft-launched, generating inbound requests from UAE HR managers.
Technology Build
SaaS platform architecture completed; modules for Hire™, Source™, Screen AI™, and Seeker™ in development.
Integration roadmap with payroll, WPS, and insurance APIs under testing.
Partnerships
Engagement with banks and fintechs for direct debit salary collection.
Strategic collaboration opportunities identified with coworking networks (for Spaces™).
Fundraising
Raising AED 3.5M (~USD 950K) Pre-Seed at AED 15M valuation.
Lead discussions underway with regional family office and angel syndicate.
Employer of Record (Hire™) model fully designed and legally validated under UAE labor law.
ADGM/DIFC HoldCo structure finalized; UAE OpCo licensed with MOHRE On-Demand Labor Supply.
Early Commercial Validation
Pipeline of 300+ potential seats under negotiation with SMEs and startups across UAE.
Strategic discussions with regional conglomerates exploring expansion into KSA.
Source™ CV packs soft-launched, generating inbound requests from UAE HR managers.
Technology Build
SaaS platform architecture completed; modules for Hire™, Source™, Screen AI™, and Seeker™ in development.
Integration roadmap with payroll, WPS, and insurance APIs under testing.
Partnerships
Engagement with banks and fintechs for direct debit salary collection.
Strategic collaboration opportunities identified with coworking networks (for Spaces™).
Fundraising
Raising AED 3.5M (~USD 950K) Pre-Seed at AED 15M valuation.
Lead discussions underway with regional family office and angel syndicate.
Market
Customer Profile
Employers (B2B):
SMEs, startups, and multinational companies expanding in the GCC/MENA region.
industries: technology, retail, finance, logistics, customer service, and professional services.
Location: Initially UAE (88% expat workforce), scaling into KSA (Vision 2030 giga-projects), then wider MENA, EU, and Americas.
Pain points: high upfront hiring costs, compliance complexity, slow market entry, fragmented recruitment.
Job Seekers (B2C):
Young professionals and fresh graduates (target age group: 22–35 years).
Active job seekers in the UAE (~1.5M annually) and wider MENA (~70M youth workforce).
Pain points: poor CVs, lack of interview readiness, limited career guidance, high unemployment (19% in MENA).
Market Size & Development
Global Employer of Record (EOR) Market:
Valued at $115B in 2025, projected to grow to $210B by 2032.
Growth driven by remote hiring, entity-free market entry, and compliance demand
Regional (GCC/MENA):
GCC manpower outsourcing/EOR market = $7.5B (2023) → $21.6B (2035) at 9.1% CAGR
UAE EOR market = $8.2B (2024) → $14.2B (2030) at 9.8% CAGR
Drivers: expat-heavy workforce, stricter compliance (WPS, nationalization), startup growth, and FDI inflows.
Add-on Service Markets:
Career readiness (Seeker™): Global EdTech/career prep market projected at $500B by 2030.
Recruitment (Source™): Global online recruitment platforms valued at $35B.
AI Screening (Screen AI™): HR tech/AI recruiting tools projected at $34B by 2030.
Workspace (Spaces™): Global co-working market = $24B (2025) → $50B by 2032
Summary
Local market (UAE): ~$8–10B immediately addressable SOM.
Regional market (GCC/MENA): ~$15–20B SAM.
Global market: $700B+ TAM across EOR, HR Tech, EdTech, and Co-working.
Trend: Strong growth across all segments, driven by remote-first work, compliance needs, gig economy growth, and youth unemployment challenges.
Employers (B2B):
SMEs, startups, and multinational companies expanding in the GCC/MENA region.
industries: technology, retail, finance, logistics, customer service, and professional services.
Location: Initially UAE (88% expat workforce), scaling into KSA (Vision 2030 giga-projects), then wider MENA, EU, and Americas.
Pain points: high upfront hiring costs, compliance complexity, slow market entry, fragmented recruitment.
Job Seekers (B2C):
Young professionals and fresh graduates (target age group: 22–35 years).
Active job seekers in the UAE (~1.5M annually) and wider MENA (~70M youth workforce).
Pain points: poor CVs, lack of interview readiness, limited career guidance, high unemployment (19% in MENA).
Market Size & Development
Global Employer of Record (EOR) Market:
Valued at $115B in 2025, projected to grow to $210B by 2032.
Growth driven by remote hiring, entity-free market entry, and compliance demand
Regional (GCC/MENA):
GCC manpower outsourcing/EOR market = $7.5B (2023) → $21.6B (2035) at 9.1% CAGR
UAE EOR market = $8.2B (2024) → $14.2B (2030) at 9.8% CAGR
Drivers: expat-heavy workforce, stricter compliance (WPS, nationalization), startup growth, and FDI inflows.
Add-on Service Markets:
Career readiness (Seeker™): Global EdTech/career prep market projected at $500B by 2030.
Recruitment (Source™): Global online recruitment platforms valued at $35B.
AI Screening (Screen AI™): HR tech/AI recruiting tools projected at $34B by 2030.
Workspace (Spaces™): Global co-working market = $24B (2025) → $50B by 2032
Summary
Local market (UAE): ~$8–10B immediately addressable SOM.
Regional market (GCC/MENA): ~$15–20B SAM.
Global market: $700B+ TAM across EOR, HR Tech, EdTech, and Co-working.
Trend: Strong growth across all segments, driven by remote-first work, compliance needs, gig economy growth, and youth unemployment challenges.
Problem or Opportunity
Problem / Opportunity
Employers’ Pain Points
High upfront hiring costs: AED 8K–10K per hire (visa, insurance, deposits, EOSB).
Complex market entry: 6–12 months + $50K to set up a legal entity in UAE/GCC.
Recruitment inefficiency: Fragmented agencies, poor hires costing up to 30% of annual salary.
Workspace costs: AED 989–3,495/person/month in Dubai coworking.
Traditional outsourcing: Old model → 2 months’ advance, security checks, 10–20% markups.
Job Seekers’ Pain Points
70% fail interviews due to weak prep & CVs.
CVs scanned in just 7.4 seconds; unoptimized CVs rejected by 98% of Fortune 500 ATS.
Youth unemployment in MENA at 19%.
Limited feedback and job-readiness guidance.
Opportunity
GCC/MENA EOR market = $7.5B in 2023 → $21.6B by 2035 (9.1% CAGR).
UAE EOR market alone = $8.2B (2024) → $14.2B (2030).
Combined TAM across EOR, HR Tech, EdTech & Co-working > USD 700B globally.
OnBoard™ = Middle East’s first Hire-Now-Pay-Later manpower outsourcing (EOR) subscription platform, solving employer + job seeker pain points with an integrated, tech-enabled model
Employers’ Pain Points
High upfront hiring costs: AED 8K–10K per hire (visa, insurance, deposits, EOSB).
Complex market entry: 6–12 months + $50K to set up a legal entity in UAE/GCC.
Recruitment inefficiency: Fragmented agencies, poor hires costing up to 30% of annual salary.
Workspace costs: AED 989–3,495/person/month in Dubai coworking.
Traditional outsourcing: Old model → 2 months’ advance, security checks, 10–20% markups.
Job Seekers’ Pain Points
70% fail interviews due to weak prep & CVs.
CVs scanned in just 7.4 seconds; unoptimized CVs rejected by 98% of Fortune 500 ATS.
Youth unemployment in MENA at 19%.
Limited feedback and job-readiness guidance.
Opportunity
GCC/MENA EOR market = $7.5B in 2023 → $21.6B by 2035 (9.1% CAGR).
UAE EOR market alone = $8.2B (2024) → $14.2B (2030).
Combined TAM across EOR, HR Tech, EdTech & Co-working > USD 700B globally.
OnBoard™ = Middle East’s first Hire-Now-Pay-Later manpower outsourcing (EOR) subscription platform, solving employer + job seeker pain points with an integrated, tech-enabled model
Solution (product or service)
For Employers
Hire™: Hire employees with zero upfront costs; pay a monthly salary + 8% service fee over 24 months. OnBoard covers visas, payroll, insurance, end-of-service, and air tickets.
Expand™: Entity-free market entry; hire in the UAE without setting up a local company.
Source™: Pre-vetted CV packs to accelerate recruitment.
Screen AI™: AI-powered first-round interviews to save recruiter time and reduce bias.
Spaces™: Workspace marketplace to book co-working desks and offices instantly.
For Job Seekers
Seeker™: CV fixes and mock interview practice with AI-driven feedback to improve job readiness.
Problem Solved
Eliminates AED 8K–10K upfront hiring costs and entity setup delays (6–12 months, $50K+).
Provides cash-flow friendly, predictable hiring for employers.
Reduces recruitment inefficiency and speeds up hiring.
Prepares job seekers for success, addressing weak CVs, poor interview readiness, and high youth unemployment.
Creates a unified ecosystem integrating EOR, compliance, recruitment, job readiness, and workspace needs in one platform
Hire™: Hire employees with zero upfront costs; pay a monthly salary + 8% service fee over 24 months. OnBoard covers visas, payroll, insurance, end-of-service, and air tickets.
Expand™: Entity-free market entry; hire in the UAE without setting up a local company.
Source™: Pre-vetted CV packs to accelerate recruitment.
Screen AI™: AI-powered first-round interviews to save recruiter time and reduce bias.
Spaces™: Workspace marketplace to book co-working desks and offices instantly.
For Job Seekers
Seeker™: CV fixes and mock interview practice with AI-driven feedback to improve job readiness.
Problem Solved
Eliminates AED 8K–10K upfront hiring costs and entity setup delays (6–12 months, $50K+).
Provides cash-flow friendly, predictable hiring for employers.
Reduces recruitment inefficiency and speeds up hiring.
Prepares job seekers for success, addressing weak CVs, poor interview readiness, and high youth unemployment.
Creates a unified ecosystem integrating EOR, compliance, recruitment, job readiness, and workspace needs in one platform
Competitors
Competitors & Alternatives
Global EOR Players (Deel, Remote, Papaya Global, G-P, Oyster )
Strength: global coverage, SaaS-driven.
Weakness: No GCC labor licensing, no Arabic readiness, rely on local partners → slow, costly, compliance gaps.
Market share: dominates Western EOR, but <5% penetration in GCC due to licensing barriers
Regional / Local Outsourcing Firms (e-minds (Etisalat), Adecco, TASC, Sundus)
Strength: licensed in UAE.
Weakness: outdated model → 2 months’ advance, 10–20% markup, heavy deposits, rigid contracts.
Market share: majority of current GCC manpower outsourcing market (~USD 7.5B in 2023).
Job Boards & Recruitment Agencies (Bayt, GulfTalent, LinkedIn, Indeed)
Strength: sourcing at scale.
Weakness: only recruitment, no visas, payroll, or compliance. High friction for employers.
AI Interview Tools (HireVue, Talview, TestGorilla )
Strength: efficient candidate screening.
Weakness: point solutions, no link to payroll, compliance, or EOR.
Workspace Providers
WeWork, Regus, Letswork
Strength: access to co-working.
Weakness: standalone service, not connected to hiring or compliance.
OnBoard™ Advantage
First GCC-first, Arabic-ready Hire-Now-Pay-Later EOR with instant local compliance.
Zero upfront → cash-flow friendly 8% service fee model.
Integrated suite (Hire™ + Expand™ + Source™ + Screen AI™ + Seeker™ + Spaces™) → full funnel from CV to contract to workspace.
Switching costs high due to the combined HR + legal + tech stack
Global EOR Players (Deel, Remote, Papaya Global, G-P, Oyster )
Strength: global coverage, SaaS-driven.
Weakness: No GCC labor licensing, no Arabic readiness, rely on local partners → slow, costly, compliance gaps.
Market share: dominates Western EOR, but <5% penetration in GCC due to licensing barriers
Regional / Local Outsourcing Firms (e-minds (Etisalat), Adecco, TASC, Sundus)
Strength: licensed in UAE.
Weakness: outdated model → 2 months’ advance, 10–20% markup, heavy deposits, rigid contracts.
Market share: majority of current GCC manpower outsourcing market (~USD 7.5B in 2023).
Job Boards & Recruitment Agencies (Bayt, GulfTalent, LinkedIn, Indeed)
Strength: sourcing at scale.
Weakness: only recruitment, no visas, payroll, or compliance. High friction for employers.
AI Interview Tools (HireVue, Talview, TestGorilla )
Strength: efficient candidate screening.
Weakness: point solutions, no link to payroll, compliance, or EOR.
Workspace Providers
WeWork, Regus, Letswork
Strength: access to co-working.
Weakness: standalone service, not connected to hiring or compliance.
OnBoard™ Advantage
First GCC-first, Arabic-ready Hire-Now-Pay-Later EOR with instant local compliance.
Zero upfront → cash-flow friendly 8% service fee model.
Integrated suite (Hire™ + Expand™ + Source™ + Screen AI™ + Seeker™ + Spaces™) → full funnel from CV to contract to workspace.
Switching costs high due to the combined HR + legal + tech stack
Advantages or differentiators
Advantages & Differentiators
Indisputable Advantages
Licensed Employer-of-Record in UAE/GCC: Global competitors like Deel, Remote, or Papaya cannot operate without relying on local partners. Licensing is a high entry barrier that cannot be easily replicated.
First Hire-Now-Pay-Later Model in MENA: Cash-flow friendly, subscription-based hiring model with 8% service fee replaces the outdated “2 months’ advance + deposits” structure used by incumbents.
Key Differentiators
Integrated Ecosystem:
Only platform combining Hire™, Expand™, Source™, Screen AI™, Seeker™, and Spaces™ in one subscription.
Competitors are fragmented (EOR, job boards, AI tools, co-working) → OnBoard unifies them.
Cash-Flow Friendly Liquidity Model:
Invoice 28th → Payroll 1st structure with direct debit ensures predictable, zero-default payments.
Removes AED 6.5K+ upfront per seat working-capital burden for clients.
GCC-First, Arabic-Ready:
Fully localized compliance, Arabic readiness, and alignment with nationalization policies.
Global players lack cultural and regulatory integration.
Tech + Network Moat:
Proprietary AI-powered Screen AI™ and Seeker™ enhance hiring quality while lowering costs.
Growing employer–talent network creates sticky, defensible scaling advantage.
Proven Execution DNA:
Founded by Tafaseel BPO Group Holding team with 14+ years, 1,000+ staff, 60+ enterprise clients across 6 countries.
Strong credibility and market access advantage
Indisputable Advantages
Licensed Employer-of-Record in UAE/GCC: Global competitors like Deel, Remote, or Papaya cannot operate without relying on local partners. Licensing is a high entry barrier that cannot be easily replicated.
First Hire-Now-Pay-Later Model in MENA: Cash-flow friendly, subscription-based hiring model with 8% service fee replaces the outdated “2 months’ advance + deposits” structure used by incumbents.
Key Differentiators
Integrated Ecosystem:
Only platform combining Hire™, Expand™, Source™, Screen AI™, Seeker™, and Spaces™ in one subscription.
Competitors are fragmented (EOR, job boards, AI tools, co-working) → OnBoard unifies them.
Cash-Flow Friendly Liquidity Model:
Invoice 28th → Payroll 1st structure with direct debit ensures predictable, zero-default payments.
Removes AED 6.5K+ upfront per seat working-capital burden for clients.
GCC-First, Arabic-Ready:
Fully localized compliance, Arabic readiness, and alignment with nationalization policies.
Global players lack cultural and regulatory integration.
Tech + Network Moat:
Proprietary AI-powered Screen AI™ and Seeker™ enhance hiring quality while lowering costs.
Growing employer–talent network creates sticky, defensible scaling advantage.
Proven Execution DNA:
Founded by Tafaseel BPO Group Holding team with 14+ years, 1,000+ staff, 60+ enterprise clients across 6 countries.
Strong credibility and market access advantage
Finance
Financial Model & Pricing
Hire™ (Anchor Service):
Pricing: 8% service fee on employee gross salary + amortized overheads.
Example: Salary AED 10,000 → Total monthly debit AED 11,425 (salary + AED 625 overheads + AED 800 fee).
Employer saves ~AED 6,700 upfront per hire in Month 1.
Expand™:
Same pricing model as Hire™ for foreign companies entering UAE/GCC.
Source™ (CV Packs):
AED 500–700 per curated CV.
Screen AI™:
AED 8–10 per candidate screened.
Seeker™:
Freemium; premium CV fixes & mock interviews at AED 30–60/month (~AED 180 per user/year).
Spaces™:
10% commission on coworking bookings (desks, offices).
Financial Projections (ARR, AED millions)
2026 (Pre-Seed, UAE launch): ~AED 11.5M ARR; GMV ~AED 151M.
2027 (Seed, UAE scale-up): ~AED 24.9M ARR; GMV ~AED 294M.
2028 (Series A, GCC entry): ~AED 41.7M ARR; GMV ~AED 495M.
2029 (Series B, MENA expansion): ~AED 74.2M ARR; GMV ~AED 750M
Key Unit Economics (Hire™ Example)
Monthly recurring revenue per employee: AED 800 (service fee).
Gross margin per employee: ~70%.
Contract lock-in: 24 months → predictable recurring revenue.
Hire™ (Anchor Service):
Pricing: 8% service fee on employee gross salary + amortized overheads.
Example: Salary AED 10,000 → Total monthly debit AED 11,425 (salary + AED 625 overheads + AED 800 fee).
Employer saves ~AED 6,700 upfront per hire in Month 1.
Expand™:
Same pricing model as Hire™ for foreign companies entering UAE/GCC.
Source™ (CV Packs):
AED 500–700 per curated CV.
Screen AI™:
AED 8–10 per candidate screened.
Seeker™:
Freemium; premium CV fixes & mock interviews at AED 30–60/month (~AED 180 per user/year).
Spaces™:
10% commission on coworking bookings (desks, offices).
Financial Projections (ARR, AED millions)
2026 (Pre-Seed, UAE launch): ~AED 11.5M ARR; GMV ~AED 151M.
2027 (Seed, UAE scale-up): ~AED 24.9M ARR; GMV ~AED 294M.
2028 (Series A, GCC entry): ~AED 41.7M ARR; GMV ~AED 495M.
2029 (Series B, MENA expansion): ~AED 74.2M ARR; GMV ~AED 750M
Key Unit Economics (Hire™ Example)
Monthly recurring revenue per employee: AED 800 (service fee).
Gross margin per employee: ~70%.
Contract lock-in: 24 months → predictable recurring revenue.
Business model
Core Revenue Streams :
Hire™ / Expand™ (Anchor Services): 8% service fee on salaries + amortized overheads (visa, insurance, EOSB, ticket). 24-month recurring contracts.
Source™: AED 500–700 per pre-vetted CV in curated packs.
Screen AI™: AED 8–10 per candidate screen.
Seeker™: Freemium model; premium CV fixes & mock interviews AED 30–60/month (AED 180 per user per year).
Spaces™: 10% commission on coworking desk/office bookings.
Revenue Mix (Year 3 projection):
Hire™ / Expand™: 60%
Spaces™: 15%
Source™ / Screen AI™: 15%
Seeker™: 10%
Channels :
Referral Partnerships: Incubators, accelerators, coworking hubs, VCs.
Corporate Partnerships: Leverage Tafaseel’s 60+ enterprise clients.
Digital Marketing: Seeker™ app promoted via ads, universities, and job boards.
Thought Leadership: Events, media, LinkedIn campaigns to position OnBoard™ as the regional EOR innovator
Key Metrics :
Seats (Hire™ / Expand™): 1,000 in Year 1 → 5,000 by Year 4.
Users (Seeker™): 1,000 in Year 1 → 60,000 by Year 4.
Screens (Screen AI™): 10,000 in Year 1 → 200,000 by Year 4.
CV Packs (Source™): 50 in Year 1 → 300 by Year 4.
Desks (Spaces™): 125 in Year 1 → 2,500 by Year 4.
ARR Projection: AED 11.5M (2026) → AED 74.2M (2029).
GMV Projection: AED 151M (2026) → AED 750M (2029)
Hire™ / Expand™ (Anchor Services): 8% service fee on salaries + amortized overheads (visa, insurance, EOSB, ticket). 24-month recurring contracts.
Source™: AED 500–700 per pre-vetted CV in curated packs.
Screen AI™: AED 8–10 per candidate screen.
Seeker™: Freemium model; premium CV fixes & mock interviews AED 30–60/month (AED 180 per user per year).
Spaces™: 10% commission on coworking desk/office bookings.
Revenue Mix (Year 3 projection):
Hire™ / Expand™: 60%
Spaces™: 15%
Source™ / Screen AI™: 15%
Seeker™: 10%
Channels :
Referral Partnerships: Incubators, accelerators, coworking hubs, VCs.
Corporate Partnerships: Leverage Tafaseel’s 60+ enterprise clients.
Digital Marketing: Seeker™ app promoted via ads, universities, and job boards.
Thought Leadership: Events, media, LinkedIn campaigns to position OnBoard™ as the regional EOR innovator
Key Metrics :
Seats (Hire™ / Expand™): 1,000 in Year 1 → 5,000 by Year 4.
Users (Seeker™): 1,000 in Year 1 → 60,000 by Year 4.
Screens (Screen AI™): 10,000 in Year 1 → 200,000 by Year 4.
CV Packs (Source™): 50 in Year 1 → 300 by Year 4.
Desks (Spaces™): 125 in Year 1 → 2,500 by Year 4.
ARR Projection: AED 11.5M (2026) → AED 74.2M (2029).
GMV Projection: AED 151M (2026) → AED 750M (2029)
Money will be spent on
Expenditure Breakdown
Licensing & Compliance (15%)
UAE MOHRE On-Demand Labor Supply license
Legal, regulatory, and compliance setup in UAE and GCC
Platform Build & Technology (30%)
Development of OnBoard SaaS modules (Hire™, Expand™, Source™, Screen AI™, Seeker™, Spaces™)
AI integration, payroll/WPS automation, security & data compliance
Talent & Operations (25%)
Hiring key leadership (COO, CHRO) and expanding product/tech team
HR, payroll, and client success teams to run Hire™ operations
Sales & Marketing (20%)
Digital campaigns to drive Seeker™ adoption
Partnerships with incubators, accelerators, coworking spaces, VCs
Employer acquisition across UAE & GCC
Working Capital Buffer (10%)
Covers operating runway and cushions cash-flow cycles
Milestones with this Round
Month 6: UAE license secured; Hire™ pilot launched.
Month 12: 600–700 seats → break-even achieved.
Month 18–24: 1,000 seats → ~AED 9.6M ARR (recognized revenue), ~AED 137M GMV.
Expected valuation uplift: AED 58–77M within 24 months
Licensing & Compliance (15%)
UAE MOHRE On-Demand Labor Supply license
Legal, regulatory, and compliance setup in UAE and GCC
Platform Build & Technology (30%)
Development of OnBoard SaaS modules (Hire™, Expand™, Source™, Screen AI™, Seeker™, Spaces™)
AI integration, payroll/WPS automation, security & data compliance
Talent & Operations (25%)
Hiring key leadership (COO, CHRO) and expanding product/tech team
HR, payroll, and client success teams to run Hire™ operations
Sales & Marketing (20%)
Digital campaigns to drive Seeker™ adoption
Partnerships with incubators, accelerators, coworking spaces, VCs
Employer acquisition across UAE & GCC
Working Capital Buffer (10%)
Covers operating runway and cushions cash-flow cycles
Milestones with this Round
Month 6: UAE license secured; Hire™ pilot launched.
Month 12: 600–700 seats → break-even achieved.
Month 18–24: 1,000 seats → ~AED 9.6M ARR (recognized revenue), ~AED 137M GMV.
Expected valuation uplift: AED 58–77M within 24 months
Offer for investor
OnBoard™ is raising AED 3.5M (USD 950K) at a pre-money valuation of AED 15M, which corresponds to approximately 20% equity.
If investors require flexibility, we are open to discussing alternative structures (e.g., SAFE or convertible notes) during the negotiation process.
Final terms will be agreed upon in direct discussions to ensure alignment between OnBoard™’s growth trajectory and investor expectations
If investors require flexibility, we are open to discussing alternative structures (e.g., SAFE or convertible notes) during the negotiation process.
Final terms will be agreed upon in direct discussions to ensure alignment between OnBoard™’s growth trajectory and investor expectations
Team or Management
Risks
Risks
Operational Risks
Payroll delays → could trigger fines (WPS) and damage reputation.
EOSB miscalculations or visa/medical delays → employee dissatisfaction.
Absconding or unplanned exits → client disruption.
Financial Risks
Client defaults or slow payments → cash-flow exposure.
Early contract terminations → impact profitability if not recovered through clauses.
Chargebacks or fraud in Seeker™ / Screen AI™ payments.
Regulatory & Compliance Risks
Shifts in UAE/KSA labor licensing requirements.
Stricter outsourcing rules (e.g., agency licensing, nationalization quotas).
Co-employment or IP disputes if agreements are unclear.
Technology Risks
Algorithmic bias in AI interview tools.
Impersonation/deepfakes in candidate screening.
Privacy risks around video/biometric data.
New global competitors with advanced tech entering MENA.
Market & Competitive Risks
Aggressive pricing from incumbents (e.g., Adecco, TASC).
Global players (Deel, Remote, Papaya) deciding to invest directly in GCC licensing.
Economic downturns reducing hiring demand.
Mitigations
Operational: Escrow accounts, dual-bank setup, automated accruals, concierge PRO, insurer no-lapse clauses.
Financial: Direct debit mandates, advance deposits, credit insurance, redeployment pools.
Regulatory: Dual licensing structures (mainland + free zone), proactive legal advisory.
Technology: Human-in-the-loop audits, liveness/ID checks, encryption + 90-day retention, disclaimers.
Market: Clear SOWs, diversified revenue (Hire™, Expand™, Source™, Seeker™, Screen AI™, Spaces™), strong client pipeline
Operational Risks
Payroll delays → could trigger fines (WPS) and damage reputation.
EOSB miscalculations or visa/medical delays → employee dissatisfaction.
Absconding or unplanned exits → client disruption.
Financial Risks
Client defaults or slow payments → cash-flow exposure.
Early contract terminations → impact profitability if not recovered through clauses.
Chargebacks or fraud in Seeker™ / Screen AI™ payments.
Regulatory & Compliance Risks
Shifts in UAE/KSA labor licensing requirements.
Stricter outsourcing rules (e.g., agency licensing, nationalization quotas).
Co-employment or IP disputes if agreements are unclear.
Technology Risks
Algorithmic bias in AI interview tools.
Impersonation/deepfakes in candidate screening.
Privacy risks around video/biometric data.
New global competitors with advanced tech entering MENA.
Market & Competitive Risks
Aggressive pricing from incumbents (e.g., Adecco, TASC).
Global players (Deel, Remote, Papaya) deciding to invest directly in GCC licensing.
Economic downturns reducing hiring demand.
Mitigations
Operational: Escrow accounts, dual-bank setup, automated accruals, concierge PRO, insurer no-lapse clauses.
Financial: Direct debit mandates, advance deposits, credit insurance, redeployment pools.
Regulatory: Dual licensing structures (mainland + free zone), proactive legal advisory.
Technology: Human-in-the-loop audits, liveness/ID checks, encryption + 90-day retention, disclaimers.
Market: Clear SOWs, diversified revenue (Hire™, Expand™, Source™, Seeker™, Screen AI™, Spaces™), strong client pipeline
Incubation/Acceleration programs accomplishment
Antler MENAP Residency
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Date: 2025
Details: Selected from over 5,000 applicants. Provides mentorship, ecosystem access, and up to $500K in pre-seed funding opportunities.
Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Location: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman (COMEX Global Technology Show)
Date: 2025
Details: OnBoard™ was showcased under the patronage of the DCO, marking its first pre-seed fundraising milestone and validating its positioning as the GCC’s first Hire-Now-Pay-Later EOR platform.
Al Jabr Co. (Oman)
Status: Active discussions underway for investment.
Note: The only outstanding issue is valuation alignment. Their standard entry point is based on a USD 2M valuation, while OnBoard™ is targeting a USD 4M valuation in this round.
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Date: 2025
Details: Selected from over 5,000 applicants. Provides mentorship, ecosystem access, and up to $500K in pre-seed funding opportunities.
Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Location: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman (COMEX Global Technology Show)
Date: 2025
Details: OnBoard™ was showcased under the patronage of the DCO, marking its first pre-seed fundraising milestone and validating its positioning as the GCC’s first Hire-Now-Pay-Later EOR platform.
Al Jabr Co. (Oman)
Status: Active discussions underway for investment.
Note: The only outstanding issue is valuation alignment. Their standard entry point is based on a USD 2M valuation, while OnBoard™ is targeting a USD 4M valuation in this round.
Won the competition and other awards
OnBoard™ has not yet participated in or applied for startup competitions or awards.
Reason: Our focus to date has been on building the core business model, securing regulatory licensing, validating the market, and engaging with investors and partners (Antler MENAP, DCO, Al Jabr Co.). We believe that traction, execution, and early client adoption provide stronger validation at this stage than competitions.
Reason: Our focus to date has been on building the core business model, securing regulatory licensing, validating the market, and engaging with investors and partners (Antler MENAP, DCO, Al Jabr Co.). We believe that traction, execution, and early client adoption provide stronger validation at this stage than competitions.
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