Takeem, a proptech startup based in the UAE, has received investment from REACH. REACH is an accelerator program created by Second Century Ventures, which is the investment arm of the US National Association of Realtors (NAR). NAR is known as one of the world’s largest and most active investors in real estate technology.
This investment came through REACH Middle East, which supports fast-growing real estate tech companies in the region. The program helps startups scale and build next-generation solutions for the real estate industry.
In less than one year, Takeem has added more than 55,000 residential units to its platform. These properties represent over AED 5 billion in annual rental value.
This fast growth shows that large property owners and institutions trust Takeem’s model. The company is now expanding into the B2C market to support smaller landlords and individual tenants as well.
Takeem focuses on solving common problems in the rental market. Many landlords face issues like unclear risk, slow processes, and payment delays.
The company uses its own risk intelligence technology and rental guarantee model to reduce risk for landlords. This helps landlords earn better returns while also making renting easier and more affordable for tenants. The platform builds trust and supports smarter investment decisions in residential properties.
Takeem has received several awards for its innovation and growth. In April 2024, it won the Most Advanced App award at the Create Apps Award under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan, supported by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy.
In 2025, the company was named Startup of the Year at the Tech Innovation Awards in September. It was also Runner Up PropTech of the Year at the Property Finder Awards in November and won PropTech of the Year at the World Reality Congress in December.
Rakesh Mavath, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Takeem, commented, “Renting is the largest financial commitment most people make every year, yet the infrastructure behind it is still trust, paperwork, and hope. We built Takeem to make rent more predictable for landlords, tenants, and institutions. Takeem is reliable, measurable, and scalable. Having NAR REACH MENA and Second Century Ventures behind us doesn’t just validate the idea; it accelerates the rollout of a new standard for how rental markets operate from a regional solution to a global standard.”
Dave Garland, Managing Partner at Second Century Ventures, said, “Globally, REACH selects companies that are building the critical infrastructure of tomorrow’s real estate landscape. Takeem fits squarely within this vision. Their approach to rental guarantees and risk intelligence addresses a global challenge with a scalable, capital-efficient model. We are proud to support the Takeem team as they build a platform with relevance far beyond a single market.”
Siddiq Farid, Managing Director at REACH ME, said, “What stood out to us about Takeem is their deep understanding of how rental risk actually behaves in this market. Rather than importing models from elsewhere, they’re building solutions purpose-built for the GCC that can be scaled globally. Through REACH ME, we’re proud to support Takeem as they build the platform that brings more trust, liquidity, and confidence to the rental ecosystem.”
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