Reno, a UAE-based home renovation tech startup, has raised $4 million in equity and debt to expand its renovation platform across the Gulf. The round was led by Sanabil 500, Hub71, Plus VC, Zero 100 VC, FlyerOne Ventures, Sandstorm VC, AngelSpark and Swiss Founders Fund.
Founded in 2024 by Marc Michel, Amr Hosny and Farah Karabeg, Reno offers an end-to-end renovation platform that combines interior design, contractor management, project oversight and financing options in one system. The company positions itself as a structured, tech-driven alternative to the fragmented renovation workflows common across the region.
The funding will support Reno’s expansion across the GCC and the rollout of its new app in early 2026, which will introduce real-time AI-powered design tools, instant budget estimates and a materials engine intended to give customers clarity at the planning stage.
Reno integrates design, budgeting, scheduling, milestone approvals and payments into a centralised workflow. The company also offers Renovate Now, Pay Later, allowing homeowners and property investors to finance renovation projects and make repayments once rental income or property cash flow begins.
CEO Marc Michel said the goal is to make renovations “as seamless and transparent as possible,” offering families and property investors a clearer, supervised alternative to traditional contractor-led projects.
The company plans to use the new capital to scale its technology, grow operations and standardise its renovation model across more markets in the Gulf.
