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Expanding Impact, Empowering SMEs

October 21, 2025

Quarter after quarter, Beehive continues to power progress across the region. In Q3, our story was defined by expansion, collaboration, and engagement, each milestone reinforcing our role as the MENA’s first regulated digital SME lending platform. From major funding achievements to strategic partnerships, this quarter marked another step forward in shaping smarter finance for businesses.

Here’s a closer look at the highlights that powered Beehive’s Q3 journey.

Beehive’s Leadership Transition

Twelve years ago, Craig Moore founded Beehive to make SME financing in the GCC faster, fairer, and more accessible. Under his leadership, the platform has funded over USD 1 billion and supported thousands of businesses. As Craig steps down, Peter Tavener, Co-founder and COO/CFO, will become CEO, continuing Beehive’s mission.

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Strategic Steps Forward

This quarter, we strengthened our commitment to more innovative SME finance with a signed partnership with Direct Debit System (DDS), a UAE Central Bank–licensed fintech platform for automated collections. Together, we’re building faster, fully digital solutions that empower SMEs, driving growth across the Emirates.

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In KSA, Beehive signed a non-binding offer letter with Themar for a proposed partial merger and acquisition, subject to regulatory approval. This isn’t just a transaction; it’s a pivotal step for private credit in the Kingdom, positioning Beehive at the forefront of innovative SME financing.

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In Oman, Beehive was appointed to manage the new SME funding portfolio launched by Future Fund Oman. This milestone reflects our mission to empower local businesses with accessible finance and scale opportunities across the Sultanate.

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Numbers That Drive Success

Strategic milestones translate directly into measurable impact. Each figure represents more SMEs with access to capital, more opportunities for investors, and stronger growth prospects for the region.

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Funded businesses across the GCC

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Funded businesses across the GCC

*Cumulative figures since inception.

Messaging That Matters

As we scale across the region, we’re also amplifying our voice to reach and engage SMEs. This quarter brought significant recognition and new opportunities to share Beehive’s impact. Take a look at the highlights of Q3 :

Awards & Recognition

At the COMEX Awards, Beehive was honoured with the Excellence in Technology Award for Best Fintech Adoption in Banking or Finance. This recognition highlights our rule-based AI-driven credit system, which accelerates assessments and makes SME funding smarter and more efficient.

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Campaigns & Awareness

We launched a brand awareness campaign in Oman, spanning outdoor and radio, to showcase how Beehive is transforming SME finance across the GCC.

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COMEX 2025

We connected with SMEs and stakeholders at Oman’s biggest global technology Show, demonstrating how our innovative funding solutions deliver real impact.

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Salalah Roadshow

Following the announcement of our partnership with Future Fund Oman, we joined our new partners in Salalah for a Q&A session with SME owners.

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The Bee-Mobile

We hit City Walk to spark conversations about smarter SME finance, all while serving up free ice cream.

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Talent That Powers Growth

Behind every milestone is our team, the driving force of Beehive. This quarter, we welcomed seven new colleagues across sales, credit, and compliance in the UAE and Oman, strengthening our ability to serve businesses.

Beehive’s Culture

Listen to Rashi Verma, Head of People & Talent, as she shares the five core values that have shaped Beehive over the past decade, and continue to power our mission today.

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Compliance: Navigating Change with Confidence

Starting 22nd September and onwards, our revised Islamic Terms and Conditions for Investors went live. These updates apply to Beehive P2P Limited in the UAE.
 
Key updates include:

  • New Autobid settings replace manual bidding, simplifying investment preferences.
  • Streamlined features are designed to reduce complexity, increase efficiency, and ensure that funds are directed faster to support a greater number of SMEs.

Learn more about Autobid here.
 
Review the updated Terms and Conditions here.

Shaping Tomorrow, Today

As we look ahead to Q4, we remain focused on shaping tomorrow’s SME finance today: bold, innovative, and always backed by a decade of experience.

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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