Yango Ventures Invests in Comfi AI to Advance Embedded SME Finance
Yango Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount in UAE-based fintech startup Comfi AI as part of the company's Pre-Series A funding round, marking the venture firm's first investment in the MENA region. The move underscores Yango Ventures' strategy of backing early-stage startups developing infrastructure across fintech, logistics, and SME services in emerging markets.
A subsidiary of Yango Group, Yango Ventures focuses on supporting companies building technology that addresses fundamental business challenges while accelerating economic growth through scalable infrastructure.
Commenting on the investment, Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group, said:
"Our strategy is to build and support infrastructure that enables business growth across markets. We do this through our own products and by investing in companies that solve fundamental problems. Comfi AI is one of them: it integrates financing into transaction flows and reduces payment cycles from months to a single day, improving access to working capital. We believe such solutions can scale across a wide range of economies."
Comfi AI develops embedded finance solutions designed for SMEs, including Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), invoice discounting, and dealer financing. These financial products are integrated directly into supplier invoicing systems and partner platforms, enabling businesses to obtain financing without separate lending procedures.
Founded in Dubai in 2023, Comfi AI currently serves more than 1,000 SMEs across the MENA region, has processed over 15,000 invoices, and is used by more than 4,000 finance professionals.
Launched in 2025 with a fund size of up to $20 million, Yango Ventures has previously invested in emerging-market startups including Zanifu in Kenya, Trukkr in Pakistan, and BuuPass in Africa. The investment in Comfi AI extends that strategy into embedded SME finance, reinforcing the growing importance of financial solutions integrated directly into business operations while helping businesses reduce payment cycles from months to a single day.
