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MilkStraw AI

Category: AI Infrastructure

An AI-powered cloud cost optimization platform that automates the reduction of AWS expenses for enterprises through proprietary machine learning algorithms. MilkStraw AI was founded in 2023. The company is led by Jawad Shreim. Based in Dubai, UAE. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $2.6M. Latest round: Seed ($2.0M, Jan 2026). Key investors include ["VentureSouq","Flat6Labs","Ibtikar Fund","M Capital","Angel Spark","Beyond Capital"].

Founded
2023
Headquarters
Dubai, UAE
Team size
11-50
Total funding
$2.6M

Value proposition

Enables companies to reduce AWS cloud costs by up to 75% using a non-intrusive AI approach that requires no infrastructure access and guarantees zero downtime.

Products and solutions

["AI-Driven AWS Cost Optimization Engine","Automated Cloud Commitment Management (RI/Savings Plans)","Cloud Spend Predictive Analytics Dashboard","Non-Intrusive Infrastructure Auditing Tool"]

Unique value

The platform operates without requiring direct access to the client's underlying infrastructure, eliminating security risks and technical friction typically associated with FinOps tools.

Target customer

Cloud-native enterprises, SaaS providers, and high-growth startups with significant monthly AWS expenditures.

Industries served

["Cloud Computing / Infrastructure","Enterprise Software (SaaS)","Fintech","Data Analytics","E-commerce"]

Technology advantage

Utilizes proprietary AI algorithms to automate the complex lifecycle of cloud commitments, achieving higher savings rates (up to 75%) than manual analyst-led FinOps strategies.

How they differentiate

MilkStraw AI differentiates through a 'non-intrusive' AI approach that requires no direct access to a client's underlying cloud infrastructure, eliminating security friction. It focuses on automating the entire lifecycle of AWS commitments (RIs and Savings Plans) to guarantee up to 75% savings with zero downtime.

Main competitors

["ProsperOps","Zesty","Vantage","CloudHealth by VMware"]

Key partnerships

["VentureSouq (Lead Seed Investor)","Flat6Labs (Accelerator Partner - UAE Cycle 6)","Ibtikar Fund","Beyond Capital","AWS (Primary infrastructure focus)"]

Notable customers

["Cloud-native SaaS providers","Enterprise Fintech firms","MENA-based high-growth startups"]

Major milestones

["Public product launch in April 2024","Selected for Flat6Labs UAE Cycle 6 accelerator in late 2024","Secured $600K Pre-Seed funding in January 2025","Closed $2M Seed round led by VentureSouq in January 2026"]

Growth metrics

Achieved significant traction post-launch in April 2024; selected for Flat6Labs UAE Cycle 6 accelerator program; claims average client savings of 75% on AWS compute costs.

Market positioning

Emerging AI-native FinOps challenger specializing in automated cloud cost optimization for AWS-heavy enterprises.

Geographic focus

Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with active expansion into North America and European markets.

Patents and IP

Proprietary AI optimization logic and algorithms (no specific public patent filings disclosed as of latest update).

About Jawad Shreim

Jawad Shreim is a serial entrepreneur and strategic leader with over a decade of experience in venture capital, business consultancy, and cloud technology. Before co-founding MilkStraw AI, he served as the Managing Director at Laxford Capital, where he oversaw strategic investments. He also founded Yourder Inc, a lifestyle design and business productivity platform. His background includes roles as a Business Consultant at Mechanical Air Systems and a strong focus on AI-driven infrastructure optimization.

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