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Beehive Q1 2025 Recap: Redefining Growth

April 23, 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.

Performance highlights: Impact in numbers

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

1500
Funded businesses
across the GCC
150 M OMR
Secured in SME funding
10000 +
Investor base

Funded 2,100 businesses
across the GCC

Disbursed over
OMR 350 million

Grown our investor
base to 15,000+

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:

Forbes Middle East’s Fintech 50

Money Majlis Podcast

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:

Regulatory Updates: Stronger Foundations for Growth

Updates to Islamic Terms & Conditions:

This enhances access while maintaining investor protection.

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. 

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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’ 

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