Yozo.ai and Access Bridge Ventures Close $1.7 Million Pre-Seed Round for E-Commerce AI Expansion
UAE-based e-commerce AI startup Yozo.ai announced it closed a $1.7 million pre-seed funding round co-led by Access Bridge Ventures and Disruptech Ventures to accelerate product development and expand beyond MENA. The investment will power an AI agent automating retention marketing across email, WhatsApp, and SMS. Founded in early 2025, Yozo targets merchants facing fragmented tools and manual workflows.
Overview
Yozo.ai secured $1.7 million in pre-seed funding co-led by Access Bridge Ventures and Disruptech Ventures. Additional participants include Arzan VC, Oraseya Capital, Plus VC, Suhail Ventures, Glint Ventures, and M-Empire Angels. Funds will target product enhancements and international growth outside MENA. The platform integrates with sales channels like Shopify, enabling AI-driven campaign execution, testing, and optimization without manual input. No specific timelines were disclosed.
Stakeholder Perspective A
“Conversion and retention involve far more moving parts than most teams can realistically manage. Our agent is designed to handle that complexity autonomously.”
— Hossam Ali, Founder at Yozo.ai
Why it matters: This underscores Yozo’s value proposition for resource-strapped e-commerce teams, addressing revenue leaks from poor execution—critical as global e-commerce retention challenges persist.
Stakeholder Perspective B
“Yozo is well positioned to build a scalable platform embedded directly into everyday e-commerce workflows.”
— Issa Aghabi, Access Bridge Ventures
Why it matters: Investor confidence signals strong potential for seamless AI adoption in daily operations.
Industry Context
AI agents are reshaping e-commerce by automating personalized marketing, a sector projected to grow amid rising digital sales. Yozo.ai differentiates with multi-channel support across email, WhatsApp, and SMS, filling gaps in tools like Klaviyo or Omnisend that require human oversight. The UAE’s vibrant startup ecosystem, bolstered by hubs like Dubai, fosters such innovations amid MENA’s booming e-commerce landscape.
As a UAE startup, Yozo.ai leverages the emirates’ position as a technology gateway. Expansion beyond MENA could position it against global players, enhancing the UAE’s reputation for AI exports while aiding regional merchants underserved by enterprise solutions.
Conclusion
Yozo.ai’s funding positions it to redefine autonomous e-commerce growth. Expect product launches and pilot expansions in the near term, potentially boosting MENA e-commerce efficiency and paving the way for AI-driven revenue engines worldwide.
Sources: Zawya, Yozo.ai, Waya Media
