MilkStraw AI, a cloud optimization startup based in the United Arab Emirates, has successfully raised $2 million in Seed funding. The investment round was led by the Dubai-based venture capital firm VentureSouq, with additional participation from Ibtikar Fund and M Capital. VentureSouq, managing over $250 million in assets, focuses on early-stage FinTech and ClimateTech investments in the MENA region and beyond.
The newly acquired funds will enable MilkStraw AI to enhance its product development and expand its operations across the MENA region and international markets. The company plans to introduce new features, such as The Feed, Right Sizing, and an AI-driven conversational interface for cloud infrastructure management.
Founded in 2023 by Jawad Shreim in the United States, MilkStraw AI specializes in automating and optimizing cloud infrastructure costs for businesses. Its platform, powered by artificial intelligence, aims to simplify cloud cost management for startups by analyzing AWS usage, identifying savings opportunities, and implementing optimizations automatically. Now headquartered in the UAE, MilkStraw AI serves over 100 startups, including notable clients like Thndr, Maqsam, Ziina, Beyond Limits, and Zero.
