UAE-based fintech Gainz has closed a seven-figure pre-seed funding round, combining equity and debt.
The round was led by Antler MENAP, Lithium Holdings, and Eleventh Invest Inc., with support from regional high-net-worth investors.
Founded in December 2024 by Shehab Mokhtar and Sherif Abdelaty, Gainz offers an AI-powered, Shariah-compliant crowdfunding platform for working capital financing to SMEs.
The platform allows individuals to invest in pre-vetted SMEs with low entry thresholds.
During its testing phase, Gainz facilitated seven deals in Q2 2025, disbursing nearly US$400,000 in loans.
The company plans to use the funding to scale its platform, expand regionally, and enhance its alternative lending technology.
Source: https://www.techinasia.com/
