Dubai's Qeen.ai Secures $10M in Seed Funding, Aims to Revolutionize MENA E-commerce with AI

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  • With this new capital, Qeen.ai plans to expand its platform, grow its team of over 25 employees, and attract more customers.

  • Founded in 2023 by former Google and DeepMind colleagues Morteza Ibrahimi, Ahmad Khwlieh, and Dina Alsamhan, Qeen.ai leverages their extensive AI backgrounds to innovate in e-commerce.

  • Qeen.ai's platform features AI-powered marketing agents that assist merchants with content creation and conversational sales, enabling them to compete effectively without heavy advertising costs.

  • The company's proprietary RL-UI technology continuously learns from user interactions, allowing businesses to refine their marketing strategies and enhance customer experiences.

  • As the e-commerce market in MENA is projected to reach $50 billion by 2025, driven by changing consumer behaviors and improved logistics, Qeen.ai is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.

  • The startup's AI agents not only automate e-commerce functions but also help businesses optimize operations and unlock new growth opportunities.

  • Dubai-based startup Qeen.ai has successfully secured $10 million in seed funding, marking one of the largest investments in the MENA region's AI sector.

  • Since launching its Dynamic Content agent in mid-2024, Qeen.ai has served over 15 million users and increased merchant sales by 30%.

  • The funding round was led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from Wamda Capital, 10x Founders, and Dara Holdings, bringing Qeen.ai's total funding to $12 million.

  • Qeen.ai distinguishes itself by focusing on the underserved MENA market, prioritizing small and mid-sized businesses before considering global expansion.

  • Robin Voogd from Prosus Ventures emphasized the significant potential for AI agents to redefine global marketplaces for online merchants.

  • Qeen.ai operates on a subscription-based pricing model, charging businesses based on active SKUs and per-interaction volumes, making it accessible for various merchants.

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