The Middle Eastern proptech sector reached a major milestone this week as Stake, the Dubai-based digital real estate investment platform, closed an oversubscribed $31 million Series B round. Led by Emirates NBD, the round drew an elite consortium of institutional backers, including Mubadala Investment Company, Property Finder, and Wa’ed Ventures. This capital injection brings Stake’s total funding to $58 million, signaling a massive bet on the digitization of cross-border real estate ownership.
Dominating the Saudi Real Estate Corridor
Saudi Arabia has emerged as Stake’s most critical growth frontier. The company holds a distinct “first-mover” advantage as the first CMA-regulated investment platform to open the Kingdom’s property market to global investors. The results of this regulatory head start are already visible in Stake’s performance metrics.
- Capital Inflow: Over SAR 416 million channeled into the Saudi real estate sector.
- Investor Base: Successfully attracted 6,930 international investors to Saudi funds.
- Fund Closures: Three major real estate funds already completed in the Kingdom.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with Investcorp to distribute institutional-grade Saudi assets to retail investors.
Launching StakeOne and AI Integration
The funding will accelerate the rollout of StakeOne, a premium product that shifts the platform’s focus from fractional shares to full digital property ownership. Launched in late 2025, StakeOne allows investors to purchase, manage, and lease entire properties via a single mobile interface. The product features curated listings from tier-one developers like Emaar and Dubai Holding, targeting investors who want complete control without traditional brokerage friction. Additionally, Stake is investing heavily in AI-driven property valuation and predictive analytics to enhance investor decision-making.
Advancing Regulated Real Estate Tokenization
Stake is moving beyond simple crowdfunding into the next era of digital finance: tokenization. Working under an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), the platform aims to convert physical title deeds into tradeable digital tokens on the blockchain.
- Enhanced Liquidity: Tokenization allows for an internal marketplace where users can trade property shares instantly.
- Blockchain Security: Every transaction is recorded on a transparent, immutable ledger verified by the Dubai Land Department.
- Global Portability: Blockchain-based assets enable seamless cross-border ownership for Stake’s 2 million users.
Institutional Validation and Global Reach
The leadership of Emirates NBD in this round represents a significant convergence between traditional banking and fintech. For the bank, the investment is a strategic move to lead in digital wealth management. For Stake, it provides the institutional credibility needed to scale into the US industrial real estate market. A move they initiated in October 2025. With a GMV CAGR of over 130%, Stake is no longer just a regional player. It is building the global infrastructure for “Real Estate as a Service.”