VentureSouq Leads $2 Million Seed Round for UAE Startup MilkStraw AI

UAE-headquartered AI startup MilkStraw AI has successfully raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by VentureSouq. The investment includes participation from Ibtikar Fund and M Capital to help the company scale its cloud infrastructure management platform. This capital injection aims to accelerate product development and support operational growth within the regional technology ecosystem.

Founded in 2023 by Jawad Shreim, MilkStraw AI creates software that automates cloud optimization for growing businesses. The platform helps engineering teams manage their cloud bills by identifying and implementing savings without manual intervention. By prioritizing automation over simple reporting, the company enables startups to focus on their core product offerings.

The startup has achieved rapid traction with over 100 businesses currently using its services. Notable clients include regional leaders such as Thndr, Maqsam, Ziina, and Beyond Limits. These partnerships highlight a strong product-market fit in sectors like fintech and software-as-a-service.

MilkStraw AI plans to use the new funds to launch several highly anticipated features. New tools such as The Feed and Right Sizing will offer real-time insights into infrastructure changes and resource allocation. Additionally, the company is developing a conversational AI interface to allow teams to manage their cloud environments through natural language.

This seed round follows a $600,000 pre-seed investment raised in January 2025 which was led by Flat6Labs. Other early backers included Angel Spark and Beyond Capital. The current funding round was closed in just 45 days, signaling high investor confidence in the startup technical execution.