Abu Dhabi–based AppliedAI has completed a Pre-Series B funding round led by the MENA Venture Capital Fund at Mubadala Investment Company alongside Arbor Ventures, supporting the global expansion of its AI-native workflow platform, Opus. The investment reflects growing demand for enterprise AI systems that deliver measurable productivity while operating within strict regulatory, security, and governance constraints.
Founded and led by Arya Bolurfrushan, AppliedAI launched Opus in 2025 to automate and supervise mission-critical workflows across regulated sectors including healthcare, banking, insurance, energy, and government. With more than 350 employees and active deployments across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, the company reports that most pilots have transitioned into production environments where reliability and compliance are essential. The backing positions AppliedAI as a leading exporter of enterprise AI technology from the UAE.
