• Egypt-based furniture e-commerce platform ariika has raised $3 million in a Series A extension round, led by Beltone Venture Capital and Citadel International Holdings. 
• Founded in 2016 by Khaled Attallah and Shahir Arslan, ariika is a home décor direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-commerce platform that partners with artisans from around the world to create and curate modern décor brands.
• After launching its services in Iraq, ariika is now planning to expand into Saudi Arabia by January 2025.
• Last year, ariika closed a Series A equity funding round from Beltone Venture Capital for a 20% stake. 

Press release:

ariika, a leading direct-to-consumer, digital-led home furnishing brand, announces the successful conclusion of its Series A extension equity round of $3 million, led by Beltone Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Beltone Financial Holding, and UAE-based investment group Citadel International Holdings. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone for ariika to accelerate its growth trajectory locally and regionally. It also serves as a testament to ariika’s robust performance, achieving over 3x year-over-year (YOY) sales growth on a USD basis, with strong and sustainable profitability.

ariika is transforming a USD20 billion home and décor industry in MENA, growing at a compounded annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of approximately 10% annually, by consolidating a fragmented market and creating an inspirational digital-led home destination focusing on superior product assortment, competitive pricing, and an unmatched online and offline customer experience.

Since its launch in 2016, ariika has achieved a CAGR of 90% and is directly serving more than one million customers worldwide. Its export segment contributes over 15% of its revenue, and the brand has completed thousands of projects with leading real estate developers and industry leaders in the region. As macrotrends continue to favour its business, ariika is uniquely positioned to expand its market share in the long term.

ariika has successfully opened its flagship in Baghdad, Iraq, capitalising on the market’s booming economy. While opening to open its KSA flagship store in January 2025. The new capital will be deployed to fuel ariika’s local market expansion through portfolio development and go-to-market strategies while strengthening its presence in its two largest regional markets, KSA and Iraq. These markets are projected to contribute to 50% of consolidated business in 2025.

Khaled Attallah, ariika’s CEO and co-founder, commented: “With our relentless focus on compelling products, customer service, and profitable growth, we continue to outperform our peers, gain market share, and distinguish ourselves as one of the fastest-growing digital-first, design-led home brands in the region. Our strategy will always be to develop innovative, must-have products, build deep and personal connections with our consumers, and deliver a superior online and offline experience. We are a value-based brand focusing on our people, customers, quality, and profits.”

Ali Mokhtar, Beltone Venture Capital’s CEO, added, "We are delighted to back ariika and its leadership team as they work toward their vision of becoming a leader in the home and décor industry across the MENA region. ariika has emerged as a standout company in a thriving sector, showcasing impressive operational results in recent years. With bold expansion plans underway, ariika is strategically positioned to establish itself as the leading home furnishings brand in the region.”