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Beehive Q1 2025 Recap: Redefining Growth

May 1, 2025

A quarter that not only redefined the pace of our growth but also reinforced Beehive’s position as a pioneer in the digital SME lending space across the GCC.

From securing funding alliances to growing our team and enhancing regulatory frameworks, Q1 was a testament to our mission: fueling the growth ambitions of SMEs through fast, digital and accessible finance.

Let’s look at what made Q1 remarkable:

Strategic alliances: Powering the next chapter of growth

We have achieved a major milestone for SME lending: Beehive secured a first-of-its-kind structured funding arrangement with global financial powerhouses.

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Performance highlights: Impact in numbers

Our platform continues to make a tangible difference to real businesses. Through Beehive, we now have:

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Funded businesses across the GCC

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Secured in SME funding

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Investor base

These aren’t just statistics; they’re stories of businesses growing, creating jobs, and realizing dreams.

We are heard and seen:

We’re thrilled to have been featured on multiple esteemed platforms, where we showcased our impact in connecting SMEs with investors:

We're proud to be featured in Forbes Middle East’s Fintech 50 for the second year in a row! This recognition fuels our drive to keep pushing boundaries, championing transparency, and making a real impact in SME finance.

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Forbes Middle East’s Fintech 50

Our Founder and CEO, Craig Moore, joined Suvo Sarkar on the Money Majlis podcast to explore how technology is shaping a new era of financial inclusion for SMEs.

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Money Majlis Podcast

This Ramadan, we spotlighted how one funded SME can spark many ripple effects — creating jobs, boosting local economies, and inspiring future entrepreneurs.

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Ramadan Highlights:
The Power of One

People & Culture: Growing with Purpose

Behind every bold move is a team that believes in the mission. In Q1, we expanded our talent pool to ensure we’re always one step ahead in serving SMEs across the GCC.

Team Expansion Highlights:

  • UAE: Two new employees in Credit, two in business development, and one in Compliance.

  • Oman: A new business development executive and country head who will lead operations.

  • KSA: Three new business development executives and our first Credit Trainee.

Regulatory Updates: Stronger Foundations for Growth

Updates to Islamic Terms & Conditions:

  • Retail investment cap per SME: Now AED 36,000

  • Annual transfer limit to Beehive: Raised to AED 360,000

This enhances access while maintaining investor protection.

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What’s Next?

As we move into Q2, our focus remains clear: To be the lender of first resort for SMEs in the GCC and to continue enabling their growth in smarter, faster, and seamless ways.

Learn more about Beehive here

In the UAE, Beehive P2P Limited is regulated by the DFSA. In Oman, Beehive Financial Technology SPC is regulated by the FSA. In KSA, Beehive Saudi for Technology and Information Systems Company is subject to regulatory approval.

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