Dubai’s Property Finder Secures $170 Million From Mubadala
Dubai-based real estate portal Property Finder has raised $170 million in new equity funding, led by Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, reinforcing strong institutional confidence in the region’s largest property technology platform.
The latest capital injection follows a landmark $525 million funding round in 2025 led by funds advised by Permira, alongside $250 million in debt financing secured from Ares Management. Together, these moves highlight sustained global investor appetite for Middle East proptech platforms, particularly those anchored in Dubai’s fast-growing real estate market.
Why Mubadala’s Investment Matters
Mubadala’s participation is more than a financial milestone. As one of the UAE’s most influential sovereign wealth funds, its backing signals long-term confidence in Property Finder’s role within the country’s digital and real estate ecosystems.
According to Property Finder, the new funding will be deployed across:
• Product development and platform upgrades
• Artificial intelligence and data-driven tools
• Regional expansion across the Middle East and North Africa
The round also saw participation from another UAE sovereign wealth fund and early-stage backer BECO Capital, further strengthening the company’s institutional shareholder base.
Property Finder’s Position in the UAE Real Estate Market
Founded in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a technology-led marketplace offering property search, valuation insights, and financing tools. Its dominance is closely tied to Dubai, which remains its largest and most active market.
Dubai’s real estate sector delivered another exceptional year in 2025, providing a strong operating backdrop for the platform.
According to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data:
• Residential and commercial property sales reached AED 686.8 billion
• Year-on-year value growth stood at nearly 31%
• Transaction volumes increased by approximately 19%
This sustained activity continues to drive traffic, listings, and monetisation opportunities for digital property platforms.
Capital Inflows Reflect Confidence in Proptech
The scale and frequency of Property Finder’s recent funding rounds underline a broader trend: institutional investors are increasingly backing platforms that sit at the intersection of real estate, data, and technology.
With Dubai positioning itself as a global hub for digital innovation and real estate transparency, platforms that improve price discovery, liquidity, and buyer confidence are becoming strategic infrastructure rather than optional tools.
Jamie O’Mahony, Chief Financial Officer of Property Finder, noted that the addition of UAE sovereign wealth funds aligns the company more closely with the country’s ambition to build a world-leading digital economy.
What This Means for the Dubai Property Market
For buyers, investors, and developers, stronger, better-funded platforms typically translate into:
• More accurate market data and pricing insights
• Improved search and valuation tools
• Greater transparency across listings and transactions
As Dubai’s real estate market matures, digital platforms like Property Finder are increasingly shaping how demand, supply, and investor behaviour interact at scale.
Looking Ahead
With fresh capital, institutional backing, and strong market fundamentals, Property Finder is well positioned to deepen its role as the region’s primary real estate marketplace. Its growth trajectory mirrors Dubai’s own property evolution—larger, more data-driven, and increasingly global.
At Aurantius Real Estate, we closely track proptech, transaction data, and capital flows to help investors and end-users navigate Dubai’s property market with clarity, context, and confidence.
