"Applied AI" You get a strategic investment from Mubadala and"Arbor Ventures" To support global expansion

ABU DHABI, 22nd JANUARY / WAM / Applied AI, an artificial intelligence start-up based in Abu Dhabi, specializing in developing process simplification solutions based on artificial intelligence and designed for regulated sectors, announced the successful completion of a pre-Series B financing round, led by the MENA Startup Fund of Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala” in partnership with “Arbor Ventures”, the world’s leading capital investor. The risk taker.

This strategic investment aims to support Applied AI’s growth and enhance the global expansion prospects of its leading enterprise AI platform, Opus, which is designed to facilitate vital operational processes in sectors of strategic importance.

The pre-Series B financing round reflects a shared, shared belief that the next phase of adoption of AI applications will not be based solely on experimentation, but rather on the reliability of operational processes, measurable productivity, and the potential for global expansion.

This investment contributes to strengthening Applied AI’s position as a leading national company in the private sector specializing in artificial intelligence, based in Abu Dhabi.

Applied AI launched its leading platform supported by artificial intelligence, Opus, with the aim of simplifying the flow of operations in the most complex and controlled work environments, to enable large organizations to redesign, automate, and supervise their complex operational processes with high efficiency.

The platform was specifically designed to support vital sectors subject to high regulatory oversight, including health care, insurance, and the banking sector, in addition to the energy and government sectors. Opus combines autonomous AI applications with human oversight, complete auditability and security, enabling organizations to achieve sustainable productivity improvements while maintaining the highest levels of governance and oversight within their operations.

Applied AI, which is headquartered in Abu Dhabi and has more than 350 employees and its activities extend across the United States, Europe and the Middle East, is one of the most prominent companies exporting artificial intelligence technologies to enterprises from the United Arab Emirates. The Opus platform pilot programs have seen successful implementation in business environments that rely on accuracy, flexibility and compliance as the foundation of their operations, enabling organizations to seamlessly shift from manual, document-based procedures to large-scale intelligent operations powered by artificial intelligence.

As the pace of adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates globally, the limitations are no longer related only to the ability of the models, but rather to the readiness of organizations to implement them. Companies today need systems capable of operating within actual regulatory, security and operational boundaries, while achieving a tangible and measurable economic impact. Here, Applied AI’s role is highlighted in addressing this gap, by focusing on mission-critical workflow, in a way that integrates trust, accountability, and performance across organizations.

This investment reflects the ambitious vision adopted by the UAE, which is to enable technological platforms developed by leading institutions in the private sector, and contribute to the integration of national capabilities in the field of artificial intelligence, in addition to consolidating Abu Dhabi’s position as an international center for applied innovation on a large scale.

Arya Bolvruchan, Founder and CEO of Applied AI, said: This partnership embodies a shared belief that the future of adopting AI technologies in organizations will be based primarily on trust, scalability, and automated process management. With the support of Mubadala and Arbor Ventures, we will accelerate the global expansion of the Opus platform, while continuing our efforts to build a global leader in the field of artificial intelligence from Abu Dhabi.

Ali Eid Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Diversified Investments Unit in the UAE Investment Sector at Mubadala, said: We at Mubadala, through the MENA Startup Fund, are committed to empowering leading national companies that have an ambitious vision and the ability to lead on the global stage. Our investments in Applied AI support our aspirations to nurture transformative technology pioneers in the Middle East and North Africa region, who are capable of setting new global standards in the sectors of innovation and responsible artificial intelligence. The Opus platform, developed by Applied AI, embodies the type of scalable, secure and sector-oriented solutions that enable regional and global organizations to drive value in regulated sectors and drive digital transformation across key business sectors.

Khaled Lababidi, Partner at Arbor Ventures, said: Applied AI represents a unique model that combines three main trends: adopting artificial intelligence in organizations, simplifying complex regulations, and meeting the needs of operational transformation. The company has proven its ability to implement its solutions at scale with Fortune 500 clients, reflecting its technical excellence and specialized expertise. We are excited to support its expansion into the UAE and major global markets.”

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