Property Finder, the MENA region’s largest property platform, has announced an investment in UAE-based digital real estate investment platform Stake. Though the deal value remains undisclosed, the move signals Property Finder’s growing commitment to proptech innovation. Its mission to create a more transparent, data-driven, and accessible real estate market across the region.
Founded in 2021 by Manar Mahmassani, Rami Tabbara, and Ricardo Brizido, Stake allows users to invest in fractional property ownership. Along with that, it also allows private real estate funds starting from as little as AED 500. The company aims to democratize real estate investing, making it easier for individuals to own shares in income-generating properties and diversify their portfolios.
Driving Accessibility and Innovation
The partnership between Property Finder and Stake reflects a shared vision for the future of real estate in MENA. Both companies emphasize trust, transparency, and innovation as key drivers of industry transformation.
Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder, highlighted the importance of supporting visionary startups. He stated, “We’ve seen first-hand how Stake has grown from a promising start-up to a key leader in the region’s tech ecosystem. As a company that shares our values, we’re proud to support their continued growth through this investment.”
What will this funding achieve for Property Finder?
Property Finder’s backing will help Stake scale its operations and accelerate innovation in real estate investing. The investment also aligns with Property Finder’s long-term strategy to strengthen the proptech ecosystem by partnering with companies that enhance consumer empowerment and redefine how people engage with property assets.
Stake’s Growing Influence in Proptech
Stake has quickly emerged as one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing proptech firms. Its platform enables fractional ownership in residential and commercial properties, allowing investors to earn rental income and benefit from potential capital appreciation.
Key milestones include:
- Winning Proptech of the Year at the 2024 Property Finder Awards.
- Rapid growth in user adoption across the UAE and beyond.
- Building a transparent and regulated investment structure that encourages broader participation in real estate.
Co-Founder and Co-CEO Rami Tabbara welcomed the partnership, saying, “Having the region’s leading property platform believe in our mission is a huge endorsement. This collaboration creates a powerful alignment to accelerate the evolution of real estate for investors, sellers, and homeowners.”
Building the Future of MENA Real Estate
Property Finder’s investment in Stake highlights a broader regional trend: established real estate players are increasingly collaborating with proptech startups to modernize how property is discovered, financed, and owned.
The company continues to explore strategic partnerships with innovative firms across MENA to:
- Advance digital transformation in real estate.
- Expand investment access to younger and first-time investors.
- Foster a data-centric and efficient marketplace.
This latest move cements Property Finder’s position as not only a leading property platform but also a catalyst for innovation shaping the future of real estate in the Middle East and North Africa.