Muslim Startup Founder News – Late March 2025

🕌 Muslim Startup Founder News
April 1, 2025 – Global Highlights & Startup of the Month

Hey friends! 👋
Here’s your quick update on what Muslim-founded startups have been up to over the past two weeks. From AI to fintech, these founders are building big things around the world.

🚀 Quick News Highlights

• Lumi AI (UAE) raised $3.7M to make supply chain data easier to understand using chat-style AI tools.

• Valeo Health (Dubai) secured $12M to grow its AI-powered wellness platform.

• Arabian Pay (Saudi Arabia) got early funding to expand its BNPL for small businesses.

• Ajras (Saudi Arabia) raised $1.5M to let businesses split rent into monthly payments.

• ORA Technologies (Morocco) raised $1.9M to grow its delivery app and digital wallet.

🌟 Startup of the Month: Lumi AI

Say hello to Lumi AI, co-founded by Ibrahim Ashqar. This UAE-based startup helps businesses ditch messy dashboards by letting them ask questions about their data in plain English. Like:
👉 “Which stores are losing the most inventory?”
Lumi answers fast, using smart AI agents.

They just raised $3.7M and are working with big retailers in the U.S. and Middle East. Their goal? Make every team member a data genius – no coding needed.

Watch this space. Lumi is just getting started. 💡