Abu Dhabi-based AppliedAI has successfully closed a pre-Series B funding round to accelerate the global adoption of its enterprise AI platform. The investment was led by Mubadala’s MENA Venture Capital Fund and global investor Arbor Ventures, signaling strong confidence in the company's vision. This new capital will fuel the expansion of its flagship platform, Opus, which is designed for highly regulated industries.
A Strategic Push for Global Expansion
The fresh capital is earmarked to propel AppliedAI’s international growth, deepen its existing enterprise deployments, and solidify its standing as a leading private-sector AI champion from the UAE. With over 350 employees, the company already has active operations across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. This investment will enable the firm to build on its established presence and capture a larger share of the global market.
Redefining Workflows with the Opus Platform
At the core of AppliedAI's strategy is its Opus platform, an AI-native solution purpose-built for sectors like healthcare, banking, and energy. Launched in 2025, Opus enables large organizations to automate and supervise complex operational processes within strict regulatory frameworks. It is designed to deliver significant productivity gains while ensuring full governance and control over mission-critical tasks.
The platform uniquely integrates agentic AI with essential human oversight, comprehensive auditability, and robust security measures. This approach addresses a critical market need, shifting the focus from experimental AI models to deployable systems that ensure institutional readiness. AppliedAI bridges the gap between advanced AI capabilities and the practical operational boundaries of regulated enterprises.
Investor Confidence in a Maturing Market
Arya Bolurfrushan, Founder and CEO of AppliedAI, stated that the partnership reflects a shared belief that trust and scale will define the future of enterprise AI. Ali Eid AlMheiri of Mubadala emphasized the commitment to empowering regional champions to lead on the international stage. This backing aligns with Mubadala's vision to nurture transformative technology leaders from the MENA region.
Khaled Lababidi, a Partner at Arbor Ventures, highlighted AppliedAI's proven ability to deploy solutions at scale with Fortune 500 clients. He noted this demonstrates both technical excellence and commercial maturity in navigating regulatory complexity. The investors share a conviction that the next phase of AI adoption will be defined by operational trust and measurable impact.
Building on a Strong Foundation
This pre-Series B round follows a significant $55 million Series A funding announcement in February 2025, which valued the company at $300 million pre-investment. That earlier round attracted a powerful syndicate of investors, including G42, Bessemer Venture Partners, and e&. The continued ability to secure capital from prominent backers underscores the company's sustained momentum and market validation.
This latest funding round for AppliedAI marks a pivotal moment not just for the company but for the broader enterprise AI landscape. It underscores a market-wide transition towards practical, secure, and compliant AI solutions that deliver tangible economic value. As AppliedAI expands its global footprint, it simultaneously reinforces Abu Dhabi’s growing reputation as a key international hub for applied innovation.