No. 046 · Hosam Arab

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Historical snapshot, version 6 2026-09-25 Anchored, attestation pending

Strap: He co-founded Namshi and was its chief executive at the Emaar buyout, then co-founded Tabby, which he positioned as a replacement for cash on delivery rather than a new way to pay. From online retail to rethinking how the region pays.
Verified: 2026-09-24 2026-09-25
Moves: 4 entries 4 entries
Added: 2024 · Acquired Tweeq, a SAMA-licensed wallet; 2025 · $160M Series E at $3.3B; 2026 · CBUAE wallet and SAMA finance licences; 2026 · $233M Series F at $6.5B

Historical update note: Tabby acquired Tweeq, raised a $160M Series E and a $233M Series F, and holds CBUAE and SAMA licences

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Historical snapshot, version 5 2026-09-24 Anchored, attestation pending

Raised: $524M+ total ($2M seed 2019, $50M Series B 2021, $54M extension 2022, $58M Series C 2023, $200M Series D 2023, $160M Series E 2025) $757M+ total ($2M seed 2019, $50M Series B 2021, $54M extension 2022, $58M Series C 2023, $200M Series D 2023, $160M Series E 2025, $233M Series F 2026)
Verified: 2026-09-03 2026-09-24
Moves: 4 entries 4 entries
Added: 2026 · UAE wallet and Saudi lending licences; launched Tabby Cash; 2026 · $233M Series F led by Blue Pool Capital at $6.5B

Historical update note: Tabby raises a $233M Series F at $6.5B and adds UAE wallet and Saudi lending licences

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Historical snapshot, version 4 2026-09-03 Anchored, attestation pending

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Historical snapshot, version 3 2026-09-03 Anchored, attestation pending

Backers: Sequoia Capital India, STV, PayPal Ventures, Wellington Management, Blue Pool Capital, Hassana Investment Company, Wamda Capital Global Founders Capital, Sequoia Capital India, STV, PayPal Ventures, Wellington Management, Blue Pool Capital, Hassana Investment Company, Arbor Ventures, Wamda Capital
Strap: He co-founded Namshi and was its chief executive at the Emaar buyout, then built the payment product that replaced the cash-on-delivery arithmetic he had been paying for. He co-founded Namshi and was its chief executive at the Emaar buyout, then co-founded Tabby, which he positioned as a replacement for cash on delivery rather than a new way to pay.

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Historical snapshot, version 2 2026-09-03 Anchored, attestation pending

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Historical snapshot, version 1 2026-09-03 Anchored, attestation pending

Minted

Founder: Hosam Arab
Company: Tabby
Founded: 2019 · Dubai
Raised: $524M+ total ($2M seed 2019, $50M Series B 2021, $54M extension 2022, $58M Series C 2023, $200M Series D 2023, $160M Series E 2025)
Backers: Sequoia Capital India, STV, PayPal Ventures, Wellington Management, Blue Pool Capital, Hassana Investment Company, Wamda Capital
Strap: He co-founded Namshi and was its chief executive at the Emaar buyout, then built the payment product that replaced the cash-on-delivery arithmetic he had been paying for.
Moves: 2019 · Co-founded Tabby with Daniil Barkalov; $2M seed, live in early 2020; 2023 · $200M Series D led by Wellington Management at $1.5B; 2024 · Announced the acquisition of Tweeq, a wallet licensed by the Saudi Central Bank; 2025 · $160M Series E at $3.3B, and an October secondary implied $4.5B

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