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11 years ago, a VC wrote a $2M check to a struggling proptech startup in Dubai.

Last year, they cashed out for over $90 million.

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Aug 01, 2025
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In May 2024, Property Finder raised $90 million in debt financing from Francisco Partners to buy back early investor shares.

One of the biggest winners from that deal? Middle East VC pioneer BECO Capital, whose $2 million investment in 2013 turned into an exit that delivered 25x returns.

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