The Lab Ventures has closed its €29.1 million Fund II to accelerate investment in early-stage B2B startups across Spain and MENA markets. Focused on sectors including PropTech, HealthTech, and professional services digitisation, the operational VC combines capital with hands-on support in product, engineering, business development, and talent acquisition to help founders scale efficiently.
REItrades has launched its beta phase featuring over $120 million in institutional commercial real estate listings. The new digital marketplace connects sellers directly to vetted institutional buyers through an AI-powered, automated workflow, marking a shift towards a more efficient and data-driven transaction model.
PRYPCO has launched PRYPCO One, Dubai’s first super app for real estate agents. With over 9,000 users, the platform integrates property listings, mortgage pre-qualification, mini-websites, and a gamified rewards system, offering agents smarter tools and faster transactions across the UAE.
Property Finder has secured $250 million in debt financing from Ares Credit Funds to accelerate its growth across the MENA region. The funding will support AI-driven solutions, product innovation, and strategic partnerships while reinforcing the company’s position as the region’s largest property platform.
Chicago-based proptech firm Outcome has launched from stealth with its AI-powered orchestration platform for commercial real estate. Described as “The AI start button for CRE,” the platform allows property firms to become AI-active in minutes, bypassing traditional readiness stages and unlocking automated workflows and insights across the asset lifecycle.
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) to deliver a fully digital mortgage service that simplifies home loans and supports the UAE’s sustainability goals. The partnership will allow customers to access verified property data and mortgage validation in real time, significantly improving the speed and convenience of the homeownership process.