Stake, the region’s leading digital real estate investment platform, has announced the successful closure of its oversubscribed Series B funding round, raising USD 31 million. The round was led by Emirates NBD, with participation from prominent regional and global investors, including the MENA Venture Capital Fund at Mubadala Investment Company, Middle East Venture Partners, Property Finder, STV NICE, Wa’ed Ventures, GFH Partners, and Ellington Properties.
This investment marks a major milestone in Stake’s evolution as a regulated fintech platform that modernises how investors access, own, and invest in real estate across borders. As a result, Stake continues to position itself as a critical infrastructure layer that connects global capital to high-quality real estate markets amid rising demand for transparent and regulated real-asset exposure.
With this round completed, Stake’s total funding has now reached USD 58 million. Consequently, the company has reinforced its standing as one of the fastest-growing fintech platforms in the Middle East.
Commenting on the investment, Neeraj Makin, Group Head – Strategy, Analytics, and Venture Capital at Emirates NBD, stated, “Real estate remains a foundational component of global investment portfolios, yet there is an opportunity to improve how many investors access and gain transparency into these assets. Stake’s technology and regulatory infrastructure are built to streamline these processes and make sophisticated real estate investment more approachable. Our strategic investment in Stake represents a significant step in expanding our digital investment capabilities, directly aligning with our ambition to be a digital leader in the region. Through our Innovation Fund, we are committed to making such strategic investments and fostering a culture of innovation. We recognise the growing demand for accessible real estate investment opportunities, and Stake’s platform provides a robust, compliant, and scalable solution that we are proud to support.”
Sharing his perspective, Rami Tabbara, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Stake, said, “This round is more than capital. It is validation of a mission we have poured our lives into. To have institutions like Emirates NBD, Mubadala, Property Finder, MEVP, Wa’ed Ventures, GFH Partners, STV, and Ellington Properties join us is a reminder that our region believes in ambitious ideas and in the power of technology to transform industries. Together, we are building the infrastructure for a new era of real estate ownership, one where borders do not limit opportunity and where every person, regardless of background, can participate in real estate wealth creation. This is just the beginning of what Stake will unlock.”
Saudi Arabia represents Stake’s most immediate and strategic growth market, supported by regulatory first-mover advantage and accelerating international capital inflows. In Q4 2024, Stake became the first CMA-regulated investment platform to open Saudi Arabia’s property market to global investors. Since then, the company has closed three real estate funds in the Kingdom, attracted 6,930 international investors, and channelled more than SAR 416 million into the local real estate sector.
Expanding on this strategy, Manar Mahmassani, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Stake, said, “Saudi Arabia is a strategic growth market for us, and this round allows us to deepen our investment in the Kingdom by expanding our local capabilities and scaling our CMA-regulated offering to meet growing demand from both regional and international investors. We are committed to being a long-term partner to the market, helping channel capital into high-quality opportunities while supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to broaden foreign investment to the masses.”
Beyond the GCC, Stake is actively advancing its global expansion strategy. In October 2025, the company entered the U.S. industrial real estate market, one of the world’s most resilient asset classes. Early traction has validated Stake’s cross-border model, as investor demand for income-generating U.S. assets continues to grow.
At the same time, Stake has expanded its product suite. In October 2025, the company launched StakeOne, a product designed to digitise full property ownership and after-sales asset management. The offering provides access to premium Dubai properties, including assets from developers such as Emaar, Ellington Properties, and Dubai Holding, while introducing streamlined ownership structures.
In parallel, Stake is advancing regulated real estate tokenisation in collaboration with Property Finder. The company has already received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), enabling fractional and tradeable exposure to high-demand assets.
Commenting on the investment, Ali Eid AlMheiri, Executive Director at Mubadala Investment Company, said, “At Mubadala, through our MENA Venture Capital Fund, we are committed to advancing economic growth and diversification by supporting innovative, high-potential platforms across the MENA region. Our investment in Stake reflects this commitment, as we back businesses that demonstrate strong fundamentals, disciplined execution, and the ability to scale sustainably as a real estate investment platform in the MENA region.”
Additionally, Joseph Thomas, Co-Founder of Ellington Properties, stated, “At Ellington, we have always believed that the future of real estate lies at the intersection of design excellence and intelligent capital access. Stake is redefining how investors participate in real estate ownership through a regulated, technology-led model that aligns with the evolving expectations of a global audience. Our participation in this round reflects our confidence in platforms that enhance transparency, broaden access, and elevate the overall investment experience. As the industry continues to digitise, we see significant value in supporting infrastructure that responsibly expands real estate participation while maintaining quality and long-term vision.”
With more than 2 million users from 211 nationalities across 181 countries, the platform has firmly established itself as a global leader in digital real estate investing. As Stake scales across regulated markets and launches innovative products, it is redefining how people worldwide access and create real estate wealth.
