Reno App, the fast-growing AI-driven renovation platform, has secured $4 million in equity and debt financing from Hub71, Plus VC (+VC), Flyer One Ventures, and other strategic investors. Co-founded by Marc Michel, Amr Hosny, and Farah Karabeg, the platform is reshaping property renovation across the UAE and GCC through AI-powered workflows, milestone tracking, contractor oversight, and integrated financing solutions This funding marks a major step in Reno App’s rapid ascent as it accelerates scale, deepens product innovation, and expands support for homeowners, investors, and property operators seeking faster, more transparent renovation experiences.
Why This Matters
Reno App sits at the center of a major shift in how property improvements are delivered in the region:
- AI-driven renovation management is replacing fragmented contractor processes
- Homeowners and investors can now complete upgrades with real-time visibility
- Stress-free digital oversight reduces delays, cost surprises, and quality gaps
- End-to-end digital workflows unlock the capacity for operators to scale faster
- Financing options enable expansion for rental platforms and property owners
As renovation demand accelerates across the GCC, investors are backing solutions that combine automation, transparency, and smarter project control areas where Reno App is quickly becoming the category leader.
Leadership Perspectives
Marc Michel, Co-Founder & CEO, Reno App
“Our goal is to make home renovations as seamless and transparent as possible,” said Marc Michel. “Whether it’s busy families looking to upgrade their homes or investors enhancing property value, Reno gives them the tools and oversight to deliver projects efficiently and stress-free.”
Ibrahim Shami, CEO & Co-Founder, Seraya
One of the UAE’s fastest-growing short-term rental operators, Seraya, experienced Reno’s impact firsthand.
“Reno App’s solutions turned a bottleneck into an opportunity, letting me expand my portfolio faster and smarter,” said Ibrahim Shami.
The Strategic Implication
With fresh funding and rising regional demand, Reno App is now positioned to:
- Scale across the UAE and expand into the wider GCC
- Hire top talent across AI engineering, operations, and contractor management
- Enhance AI-driven milestone tracking and predictive project forecasting
- Build deeper integrations with property management, financing, and vendor systems
- Deliver renovation experiences that cut delivery timelines from months to weeks
Reno App’s growth reflects a structural evolution: AI-driven renovation oversight is becoming the default model for property improvement.
Backed by top VCs and driven by deep AI workflows, Reno App is rapidly shaping the future of home and investment property renovations in the GCC. From families modernizing their spaces to operators scaling short-term rental portfolios, Reno is transforming the renovation journeybringing clarity, speed, and trust to an industry long challenged by inefficiency.
Reno isn’t just improving renovations.It’s redefining how the region upgrades its spaces.

