About AngelSpark
AngelSpark, established in 2023, is an angel investment group based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It primarily focuses on Seed investments in companies in United Arab Emirates. Its portfolio includes 5 firms, spanning the Enterprise Applications, FinTech sectors. Its most notable investments include companies like MilkStraw AI, Payd and Renohome. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in XSquare on Aug 20, 2026, which also saw participation from Raed Ventures and 500 Global.
To date, 16 investors have co-invested in AngelSpark's portfolio companies, including prominent names like Flat6Labs.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2023
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed & Series A
Locations of Investment
AngelSpark's List of All Investments
AngelSpark has a portfolio of 5 companies. Their most notable investmentis in Plain TigerTheir portfolio spans across United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Enterprise Infrastructure and 4 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of all investments by AngelSpark:1. MilkStraw AI
A cloud cost optimization platform that uses artificial intelligence to help companies manage AWS expenses. It uses artificial intelligence to analyze and optimize cloud usage, enabling businesses to manage their cloud expenditure. The company's software automates cloud cost optimization, allowing users to streamline cloud management.
Key facts about MilkStraw AI
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.6M
- Employee Count: 14 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Flat6Labs, VentureSouq and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 06, 2026, $*****
2. Payd
Provider of an online platform for on-demand pay. It provides users with a platform that offers a solution for employees to request earned wages before payday. It partners with employers to integrate with the payroll system for verifying and disbursing loans. The application is available on the Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Payd
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.13M
- Employee Count: 11 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Orbit Ventures, A2D Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 10, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. Renohome
Provider of home renovation services, including design, contracting, and financing. It offers a complete solution, managing all aspects of the renovation process from initial design consultation to final project handover. The company connects clients with vetted contractors and interior designers, ensuring quality and timely completion. Financing options are available to facilitate flexible payment plans. Project progress and budget are tracked via a dedicated app, providing clients with full transparency. The service aims to streamline the renovation experience, minimizing stress and maximizing client satisfaction.
Key facts about Renohome
- Location: United Arab Emirates
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $4M
- Employee Count: 26 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Swiss Founders Fund, Flyer One Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 06, 2025, $*****
4. XSquare
B2B payment solution provider for businesses in multiple channels. The platform provides solutions such as payments, accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and more.
Key facts about XSquare
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Stage: Seed
- Investors: 500 Global, Raed Ventures and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 20, 2026, $*****
5. Plain Tiger
Key facts about Plain Tiger
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.5M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: COREangels and AngelSpark
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 18, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
AngelSpark's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 3 investments, while as of Aug 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in XSquare.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
AngelSpark's Investments by Stage
AngelSpark has made 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $833K and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $4M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 4 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
AngelSpark's Investments by Sector
AngelSpark has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Retail, Consumer and Enterprise Infrastructure. Notably, it has invested in 4 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 4 Tech companies, 3 Saas companies and at least 3 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 4 |
FinTech | 3 |
Retail | 2 |
Consumer | 1 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 1 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
AngelSpark's Investments by Geography
AngelSpark has made most investments in United Arab Emirates (3), followed by Malaysia where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United Arab Emirates | 3 |
Malaysia | 1 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
AngelSpark's recent investments
AngelSpark has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - XSquare.Here are the most recent investments by AngelSpark:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 20, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Seed | 4887 | [+2] | |
Dec 06, 2025 | United Arab Emirates | Series A | 1457 | [+6] | |
Feb 10, 2025 | Malaysia | Seed | 7865 | [+1] | |
Jan 07, 2025 | United States | Seed | 2199 | [+4] | |
May 20, 2024 | United Arab Emirates | Seed | 1806 | - |
Co-investors of AngelSpark
Over the past 2 years, 25 investors have co-invested in AngelSpark's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before AngelSpark: Orbit Ventures, IFS Capital and 4 others have invested in rounds before AngelSpark. There is 1 company where Orbit Ventures has invested before AngelSpark and 1 company where IFS Capital has invested before AngelSpark.
- Top Co-investors of AngelSpark: 16 investors entered a company along with AngelSpark. These include investors like Flat6Labs (1 company).
- Invested after AngelSpark: A total of 3 investors have invested in AngelSpark's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include VentureSouq (1 company) and Ibtikar Fund (1 company).
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MilkStraw AI Raises $600K in Pre-Seed Funding Round Led by Flat6Labsentarabi.com•Jan 07, 2025•MilkStraw AI, Flat6Labs, BeyondCapital, AngelSpark and 1 other
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Plain Tiger secures investments from AngelSparkMy Startup World•May 21, 2024•Plain Tiger, AngelSpark
