UAE-based estaie secures seven-figure funding to scale its AI-powered extended-stay platform across MENA, targeting Saudi expansion.
estaie has raised a seven-figure pre-seed funding round to scale its AI-driven extended-stay platform across the region.
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The round was led by PlusVC and Orbit Ventures, with participation from Falak Angels, Value Makers Studio, and investor Vasil Zdravkov.
Founded in 2025, estaie is developing an AI-native platform focused on extended-stay bookings, targeting stays of one month or longer. The company aims to address inefficiencies in a segment that sits between short-term hospitality and long-term residential leasing.
The startup is backed by in5, part of TECOM Group. The new funding will support regional expansion, with a particular focus on entering the Saudi market.
estaie is led by founder and CEO Osama Shawky, alongside CTO and co-founder Nimit Solanki and COO and co-founder Mark Reed.
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The company’s platform is designed to streamline extended-stay bookings through AI-powered pricing, inventory management, and distribution. It aims to replace fragmented and manual processes currently used by property operators, improving utilisation rates and pricing transparency.
According to the company, its proprietary technology is built in-house, with three patents pending. The platform is positioned as an operational layer rather than a traditional listing marketplace.
Since its launch in April 2025, estaie reports onboarding more than 400 hotels and 1,000 holiday homes, alongside three regional partnership agreements. The platform has facilitated over 3,000 room nights, with monthly growth rates of approximately 17–18%.
Investors cited the growing demand for extended-stay solutions, driven by workforce mobility and changing travel patterns, as a key factor behind the investment.
Why estaie Funding Matters to MENA
The deal highlights growing investor interest in niche proptech and hospitality segments. Extended-stay solutions are gaining traction across MENA as mobility, remote work, and regional expansion reshape demand for flexible accommodation.
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