AppliedAI, an Abu Dhabi, UAE-based AI startup building AI-native workflow solutions for regulated industries, has closed a pre-Series B funding round.
Investors
The round was led by Mubadala’s MENA Venture Capital Fund and Arbor Ventures.
Mubadala’s MENA Venture Capital Fund is a dedicated investment vehicle managed by Mubadala Capital. The fund is specifically designed to identify and scale high-growth technology startups originating from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, focusing on Seed to Series B rounds.
Arbor Ventures is a global venture capital firm specializing in the intersection of fintech, AI, and digital commerce. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, the firm focuses on startups that automate complex operations in highly regulated industries.
AppliedAI Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to expand enterprise deployments globally and scale the Opus platform.
About AppliedAI
Founded in 2021 by Arya Bolurfrushan, AppliedAI is a technology company that develops AI-native workflow solutions for highly regulated industries, including healthcare, banking, insurance, energy, and government. Its flagship platform, Opus, enables automation of mission-critical processes while maintaining human oversight, auditability, and compliance. Opus uses AI agents to execute end-to-end tasks, such as processing medical claims, verifying KYC/AML documents for banks, or onboarding vendors for manufacturing firms. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with over 350 employees, AppliedAI has deployed its platform across the US, Europe, and the Middle East.
Funding Details
Company: Applied AI Corporation Limited
Raised: Undisclosed
Round: Pre-Series B
Funding Date: January 2026
Lead Investor: MENA Venture Capital Fund (Mubadala), Arbor Ventures
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://www.opus.com/
Software Category: Enterprise AI / Workflow Automation
Source: https://www.wamda.com/2026/01/appliedai-raises-pre-series-b-scale-enterprise-ai-platform