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Beehive: The Quarter in Focus

July 28, 2025

From delivering digital lending solutions faster to empowering the SME ecosystem, Q2 was about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for businesses in the GCC.

Here’s the quarter in focus:

$1BN in SME funding, accelerating growth across the GCC: 

We’ve reached a landmark milestone by underwriting over USD 1 Billion in SME funding across the MENA region.

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The Metrics that Matter

At Beehive, we continue to make a tangible difference to real businesses. Every funding milestone reflects not just numbers, but the ambitions of entrepreneurs turning bold ideas into thriving enterprises.

Here are our numbers: 

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Funded businesses across the GCC

OMR + 0M

Secured in SME funding in GCC

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Investor base in GCC

*Cumulative figures since inception.

Oman:

Q2 was an outstanding quarter for Beehive Oman, as it approved OMR 3.2 Million in funding facilities, marking a significant milestone in our mission to support Omani businesses. 

In the Spotlight: Making Every Message Count

In Q2, Beehive took center stage, amplifying the SME voice across global fintech platforms and conversations.

Events:

Our CEO, Craig Moore, moderated the panel “Unlocking the Future of Fintech”, discussing what lies ahead for digital finance in the region.

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Dubai Fintech Summit

Jehan Karanjia, our Head of Capital Markets, shared how Beehive is fueling the SME economy with smarter, faster, and more transparent lending models.

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Global Banking & Markets

Our team took the stage at Seamless, with CFO Peter Tavener, Group Head of Marketing Milda Kise, and Head of Product Jason Stewart leading discussions on the future of digital SME lending. Innovation, impact, and real-world results were front and center.

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Seamless Middle East 2025

Podcasts:

Beehive was featured in the latest episode of Couchonomics, where Founder & CEO Craig Moore explored our journey from launching the region’s first regulated digital SME lending platform to transforming how SMEs access capital.

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Awards:

Our work was recognized with two key awards:

We were recognized for a landmark AED 500 million structured funding deal led by Goldman Sachs, marking a milestone for SME finance in the UAE.

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Global Banking & Markets

Fast Company Middle East named Beehive one of the Brands That Matter 2025, celebrating bold marketing, digital storytelling, and our impact on SME empowerment across the GCC.

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Brands That Matter

Partnerships:

n the UAE, Beehive and e& have joined forces to bring faster, easier, and more flexible financing to the businesses driving innovation, job creation, and growth across the region.

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Product & Tech in Action

Q2 marked significant strides in product experience and efficiency for our SMEs:

  • New Trade Finance applicants can now onboard entirely online, quickly and seamlessly.
  • WCF clients get a streamlined dashboard to manage drawdowns and facilities with ease.
  • WCF repayments are now automated with Direct Debit, with no more manual steps.

Staying Smart, Staying Compliant

Regulatory developments across Oman, UAE, and KSA this quarter strengthened the region’s SME ecosystem.

  • Oman launched an SME exchange and adopted simplified IFRS standards to reduce compliance costs and improve capital access.
  • The UAE enabled Free Zone companies to operate on the mainland.
  • KSA introduced zero-capital startups, expanded e-invoicing, and enhanced transparency through new registration and UBO rules.

Looking Forward and Moving Fast

As we move into Q3, we are building toward greater funding capacity, meaningful partnerships, and smarter regional expansion. The goal is clear: to become the lender of first resort for SMEs in the GCC market by staying fast, relevant, and connected to what growing businesses need most.

Learn more about Beehive here

In the UAE, Beehive P2P Limited, an e& enterprise company, is regulated by the DFSA. In Oman, Beehive Financial Technology SPC is regulated by the FSA. Beehive in KSA is registered as ‘Beehive Saudi for Technology & Information Systems’ 

See also

Trust. Transparency. Growth.Trust. Transparency. Growth.

All Beehive funds are unsecured, meaning that they are not backed by any form of tangible asset.

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