Stake Raises $31M Series B for Fractional Real Estate
Stake, a Dubai-based digital real estate investment platform, has raised $31 million in Series B funding backed by Saudi Aramco, Mubadala, MEVP, and Al Jomaih. The company enables global investors to gain fractional ownership in high-yield rental properties in Dubai and real estate funds in Saudi Arabia from as little as $150. It delivers passive rental income and capital appreciation through an app-based, Shariah-compliant system regulated by DFSA in the UAE and CMA in Saudi Arabia. The new capital will fuel Saudi market expansion and product enhancements like StakeOne.
Gulf PropTech Momentum Builds
The funding arrives amid rising interest in digitized real estate in the Gulf region, driven by Saudi Vision 2030 and Dubai's property surge. Stake's Shariah-compliant, low-entry model stands out by serving 211 nationalities without the barriers of traditional investments. Its traction underscores timely positioning in this shift.
High Barriers Limit Small Investors
Traditional real estate investing requires minimum outlays often exceeding AED 1 million ($272,000), demanding local expertise, property management, and navigating regulatory complexities. This locks out retail investors seeking diversified passive income amid global economic uncertainty. REITs and funds exist but typically yield lower returns and lack direct property exposure or Shariah alignment for many.
App-Powered Fractional Ownership Emerges
Stake's platform lets users invest from $150 in vetted Dubai rentals or Saudi funds, with automated rent collection, reinvestment options, and secondary market liquidity. Products like AutoInvest and RentReinvest simplify wealth building, while StakeOne targets premium full-ownership opportunities. Unlike global peers focused on Western markets, Stake leverages Gulf yields and compliance for Muslim and international investors.
Strategic Investors Validate Expansion
Participation from Saudi Aramco—a diversification play beyond oil—Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi sovereign fund, MEVP, and Al Jomaih signals strong belief in Stake's regional dominance. These backers bring networks crucial for Saudi scaling, following Stake's successful Flip exit. The round provides growth capital to accelerate user acquisition and property pipelines.
Traction Signals Massive Opportunity
Stake boasts 2M+ registered users, AED 1.4B+ ($381M) in property transactions, AED 282M+ ($77M) in funded properties across 350+ assets, and AED 169M+ ($46M) distributed to investors. In 2025, it delivered 10% average returns and paid AED 89M ($24M) to investors. This performance highlights the appetite for fractional Gulf real estate amid broader proptech digitization.
Founder Expertise Drives Credibility
Rami Tabbara, founder with 20+ years in Dubai real estate, leads an 85-member team spanning 20+ nationalities. His track record equips Stake to handle market cycles, regulations, and high-yield sourcing effectively.
Saudi Scale and Product Upgrades Next
Fresh funding supports deeper Saudi penetration via real estate funds, StakeOne rollout for elite Dubai properties, and Q4 2025 updates like enhanced AutoInvest. Building on record 2025 returns and Flip exit, Stake aims to solidify its lead in accessible Gulf investing.