Proptech
Startups
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Dec 9, 2025
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2 min read
UAE proptech Byit Capital raises $1.1M to scale its agent-first brokerage model across the Gulf
Backed by A15, Beltone Holding and angels, Byit plans rapid expansion into Saudi Arabia after growing its network to more than 40,000 freelance brokers.
Startups
+3
Oct 23, 2025
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1 min read
Property Finder secures $250M in debt financing; backs fractional real estate platform Stake
Thecommitment from Ares Credit Funds will be used to accelerate regional expansion and product innovation, with spend earmarked for AI-driven solutions, marketing, branding, and strategic partnerships.
News
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Oct 23, 2025
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2 min read
Dubizzle delays IPO plans amid valuation concerns and mixed UAE listings
According to analysts, the delay reflects a mismatch between valuation expectations and investor appetite, underscoring a maturing regional IPO market.
Startups
+3
Oct 15, 2025
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2 min read
Prosus-backed Dubizzle kicks off $2B Dubai IPO process
Dubizzle intends to offer about 30.3% of its share capital, roughly 1.25 billion shares, consisting of both new shares and existing shareholder sales. Prosus N.V., its largest shareholder, has committed to invest $100 million in the IPO.
Startups
+4
Sep 10, 2025
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2 min read
Permira, Blackstone back Dubai’s Property Finder with $525M investment
The vehicle will back firms at the growth and pre-IPO stage through a mix of equity and secondary transactions, prioritising businesses with scalable platforms and alignment to Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation agenda.
Startups
+4
Sep 8, 2025
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2 min read
UAE proptech PRYPCO raises undisclosed pre-Series A led by General Catalyst
The vehicle will back firms at the growth and pre-IPO stage through a mix of equity and secondary transactions, prioritising businesses with scalable platforms and alignment to Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation agenda.
Startups
+4
Sep 2, 2025
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2 min read
Dubai’s Seraya raises $1.8M seed to scale premium serviced apartments
Founded in October 2024 by Pepijn Haima and Ibrahim Shami, Seraya operates design-led, fully serviced apartments targeting the premium short-term rental segment.
Startups
+5
Aug 25, 2025
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2 min read
UAE proptech Holo raises $22M Series A to fuel Saudi and GCC expansion
Founded in 2020 by Michael Hunter and Arran Summerhill, Holo provides digital mortgage services, enabling buyers and homeowners to explore financing and refinancing options through its platform.
Startups
+4
Aug 13, 2025
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3 min read
Coraly.ai raises $2M pre-seed to take AI real estate platform from GCC to Europe and North America
Founded by Fouad Bekkar, Coraly.ai is positioning itself as a unified AI growth layer for agents and brokerages across MENA, Europe, and North America.
Startups
+5
Jul 9, 2025
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4 min read
Nawy enters UAE with majority acquisition of SmartCrowd to expand MENA real estate investment platform
Fresh off a $52 million Series A, Egypt’s Nawy has acquired Dubai-based regulated fractional property investment platform SmartCrowd in a bid to build the region’s leading proptech ecosystem.
Startups
+4
Jul 8, 2025
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2 min read
UAE proptech Huspy raises $59M Series B to double down on operations across the Middle East and expand in Europe
Founded in 2020 by Jad Antoun and Khalid Ashmawy, Huspy provides real estate agents and mortgage brokers with high commissions, powerful technology, and a unified infrastructure designed to serve buyers and sellers more efficiently.
Funding
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Jun 23, 2025
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2 min read
Roomz.rent raises pre-seed from Qora71 to bring flexible co-living to MENA
The platform matches tenants with compatible flatmates and removes common pain points like large upfront costs, rigid leases, and unreliable listings, positioning itself as a tech-enabled alternative to traditional urban rentals.
