The Middle Eastern proptech sector reached a major milestone this week as Stake, the Dubai-based digital real estate investment platform, closed an oversubscribed $31 million Series B round. Led by Emirates NBD, the round drew an elite consortium of institutional backers, including Mubadala Investment Company, Property Finder, and Wa’ed Ventures. This capital injection brings Stake’s total funding to $58 million, signaling a massive bet on the digitization of cross-border real estate ownership.Dominating the Saudi Real Estate CorridorLaunching StakeOne and AI IntegrationAdvancing Regulated Real Estate TokenizationInstitutional Validation and Global Reach Dominating the Saudi Real Estate Corridor Saudi Arabia has emerged as Stake’s most critical growth frontier. The company holds a distinct “first-mover” advantage as the first CMA-regulated investment platform to open the Kingdom’s property market to global investors. The results of this regulatory head start are already visible in Stake’s performance metrics. Capital Inflow: Over SAR 416 million channeled into the Saudi real estate sector. Investor Base: Successfully attracted 6,930 international investors to Saudi funds. Fund Closures: Three major real estate funds already completed in the Kingdom. Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with Investcorp to distribute institutional-grade Saudi assets to retail investors. Launching StakeOne and AI Integration The funding will accelerate the rollout of StakeOne, a premium product that shifts the platform’s focus from fractional shares to full digital property ownership. Launched in late 2025, StakeOne allows investors to purchase, manage, and lease entire properties via a single mobile interface. The product features curated listings from tier-one developers like Emaar and Dubai Holding, targeting investors who want complete control without traditional brokerage friction. Additionally, Stake is investing heavily in AI-driven property valuation and predictive analytics to enhance investor decision-making. Advancing Regulated Real Estate Tokenization Stake is moving beyond simple crowdfunding into the next era of digital finance: tokenization. Working under an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), the platform aims to convert physical title deeds into tradeable digital tokens on the blockchain. Enhanced Liquidity: Tokenization allows for an internal marketplace where users can trade property shares instantly. Blockchain Security: Every transaction is recorded on a transparent, immutable ledger verified by the Dubai Land Department. Global Portability: Blockchain-based assets enable seamless cross-border ownership for Stake’s 2 million users. Institutional Validation and Global Reach The leadership of Emirates NBD in this round represents a significant convergence between traditional banking and fintech. For the bank, the investment is a strategic move to lead in digital wealth management. For Stake, it provides the institutional credibility needed to scale into the US industrial real estate market. A move they initiated in October 2025. With a GMV CAGR of over 130%, Stake is no longer just a regional player. It is building the global infrastructure for “Real Estate as a Service.”