PLATMA, an AI-powered business automation platform, has secured $2.2 million in pre-seed funding to drive its expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The UAE serves as a strong base for PLATMA, hosting its fastest-growing office and supporting local businesses with low-code and no-code digital solutions. “The MENA region is a strategic priority as businesses increasingly seek innovative tools for digital transformation,” said Yaroslav Kologryvov, Co-Founder of PLATMA. He highlighted the platform’s ability to turn natural language into functional applications, aligning with the region’s vision for technological growth and economic diversification.
The funding round was led by global venture firm Almaz Capital, alongside contributions from Kazakhstan’s EA Group, Uzbekistan’s Aloqa Ventures, and angel investors, including Murat Abdrakhmanov. Estonia-based Startup Wise Guys, Azerbaijan’s CAUCASUS VC, and Kazakhstan’s Tumar Venture Fund, MOST Ventures, and ACTIVAT VC also participated.
PLATMA, recognised as the ‘Best AI Startup’ at the FutureTech World Cup in Dubai, partners with organisations such as CBI Bank to accelerate digital adoption in the region. The investment will strengthen PLATMA’s AI capabilities and address the unique needs of regional businesses.
By enabling companies to create complex digital solutions without coding expertise, PLATMA leverages AI-powered natural language processing to make digital transformation accessible to businesses of all sizes across MENA.