Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property platform, has announced its strategic investment in Stake, marking a major step in its mission to accelerate the growth of the PropTech ecosystem and drive innovation across the real estate industry in the Middle East and North Africa.
Stake, one of the fastest-growing digital real estate investment platforms, allows users to invest in fractional ownership of properties and private real estate funds in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. The company, which was named “PropTech of the Year” at the 2024 Property Finder Awards, has become a standout example of how technology can make property investment more accessible, transparent, and liquid.
“We’ve seen first-hand how Stake has grown from a promising start-up to a key leader in the region’s tech ecosystem,” said Michael Lahyani, Founder & CEO of Property Finder. “As a company that shares our values of trust, transparency, and innovation, we’re proud to support their continued growth through this investment.”
He added,
“We believe the future of real estate in this region will be shaped by collaboration and innovation. Investing in companies like Stake underscores our belief in the power of technology to expand opportunities and empower consumers across the property journey.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Property Finder as a shareholder and investor,” said Rami Tabbara, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Stake. “Having the region’s leading property platform believe in our mission and invest in our growth is a huge endorsement of what we’re building. This partnership creates a powerful alignment to accelerate the evolution of the ecosystem for investors, sellers, and homeowners alike.”
This investment reflects Property Finder’s broader ambition to nurture MENA’s technology ecosystem by backing high-growth innovators aligned with its vision for a data-driven, transparent, and efficient property market. The company continues to explore new investment and collaboration opportunities with regional start-ups redefining how people live, search, and invest in property across the Middle East and North Africa.
