Reno
Category: AI in Fintech
AI-powered end-to-end home renovation platform that simplifies renovation with personalized service, live progress tracking, and Renovate Now, Pay Later financing Reno was founded in 2024. The company is led by Marc Michel. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $4 million. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include 500 Sanabil, Hub71, Plus VC, Zero 100 VC, FlyerOne Ventures, Sandstorm VC, AngelSpark, Swiss Founders Fund.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $4 million
Value proposition
All-in-one renovation platform connecting clients with interior designers and vetted contractors, managing entire process from design to financing with transparent timelines and costs
Products and solutions
AI-powered renovation assistant, Mobile app (iOS/Android), Floor planner and wall elevations, AI photo previews, Mood boards, Budget control tools, Live progress tracking, Renovate Now, Pay Later financing, End-to-end project management
Unique value
Combines AI-powered planning tools with Renovate Now, Pay Later financing model, making high-quality renovations accessible without immediate cash flow
Target customer
Homeowners and businesses in UAE and GCC region seeking professional renovations with flexible financing options
Industries served
Residential Renovation, Commercial Renovation, Interior Design, Home Improvement, Property Investment
Technology advantage
AI-driven image recognition and editing technology makes complex renovation visualizations accessible without technical skills, combined with end-to-end project management and flexible financing
How they differentiate
Reno differentiates through Renovate Now, Pay Later financing, AI-powered planning tools, live progress tracking, and end-to-end project management with transparent pricing
Main competitors
Traditional renovation contractors, Other online home improvement platforms, Local interior design firms
Key partnerships
500 Sanabil, Hub71, Plus VC, Zero 100 VC, FlyerOne Ventures, Sandstorm VC, AngelSpark, Swiss Founders Fund
Notable customers
Information not publicly available
Major milestones
$4M funding round (Dec 2025), Mobile app launch, Renovate Now, Pay Later financing launch, Expansion across GCC region
Growth metrics
Not publicly specified
Market positioning
Positioned as tech-driven renovation platform democratizing high-quality renovations in UAE and GCC region
Geographic focus
UAE and GCC region, with expansion across Middle East
Patents and IP
No patents publicly disclosed
About Marc Michel
Over a decade of digital credit experience in fintech and digital lending, previously worked at Beehive and J.P. Morgan
Official website: https://www.renohome.ae/