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UAE Sovereign Wealth Funds Invest $170 Million in Property Finder

Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Jan. 28, 2026
Dubai-based property platform Property Finder has raised $170 million in new funding, with UAE sovereign wealth investors stepping in to back the company’s next phase of growth.
UAEProperty Finder raises $170 million from UAE sovereign wealth investors. (Unsplash)

The round was led by Mubadala Investment Company, alongside another UAE sovereign wealth fund and regional venture capital firm BECO Capital. The deal stands out as one of the larger recent investments into a Middle East–based proptech company and reflects sustained institutional interest in digital platforms tied to the real estate sector.

Property Finder operates an online marketplace that connects buyers, renters, sellers and real estate agents across several markets in the Middle East and North Africa. Over time, the platform has become a central touchpoint for property searches and advertising in the region, serving both consumers and professionals navigating increasingly competitive markets.

The latest funding round strengthens Property Finder’s balance sheet at a time when technology is playing a growing role in how property markets operate. Digital platforms are no longer peripheral tools; they now sit at the heart of how listings are marketed, discovered and compared. For investors, that shift has made companies like Property Finder an increasingly strategic bet.

Mubadala’s role as lead investor highlights how sovereign wealth funds are approaching technology investments linked to traditional sectors. Real estate has long been a cornerstone of Gulf economies, and backing the platforms that support and organize those markets allows state investors to gain exposure without directly investing in physical assets.

The size of the round suggests Property Finder is viewed as a mature platform with room to scale further. The involvement of more than one sovereign wealth fund also signals a level of institutional confidence that typically accompanies later-stage growth companies rather than early-stage startups.

BECO Capital’s participation brings a regional venture capital perspective into the round. The firm has an established track record in backing Middle East technology companies, and its involvement alongside sovereign investors reflects a funding structure that has become more common in the region, blending long-term institutional capital with venture-backed growth experience.

The investment comes against a backdrop of continued activity in the UAE property market, where demand from residents, investors and international buyers has kept transaction volumes and competition elevated. Platforms like Property Finder benefit directly from this environment, as agents and developers increasingly rely on digital channels to reach audiences and stand out in crowded markets.

Although the company has not publicly detailed how the new capital will be deployed, funding rounds of this scale are typically used to strengthen technology infrastructure, enhance platform features and support expansion across existing and new markets. For a business built around data, visibility and reach, continued investment in product capabilities is central to maintaining its position.

More broadly, the deal reflects how sovereign wealth funds are evolving their investment strategies. Rather than focusing solely on bricks-and-mortar assets, state-backed investors are increasingly backing the digital layers that sit on top of those industries. In real estate, that means platforms that shape how information flows between buyers, sellers and agents.

The transaction reinforces the UAE’s role as a base for regional technology companies serving the wider Middle East and North Africa. Property Finder’s ability to attract sovereign capital alongside private investors highlights how locally headquartered platforms are becoming an integral part of the region’s digital economy.

With $170 million in new funding secured, Property Finder enters its next phase backed by some of the UAE’s most influential investors, at a moment when technology continues to reshape how property markets function across the region.