Beehive: Pioneering P2P Lending for SMEs in the MENA Region

Beehive stands as a pioneer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, having launched in 2014 as the first digital peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform specifically designed to connect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investors. Founded by Craig Moore, who brought previous entrepreneurial experience from his successful software company.  Beehive was created to fill a deep funding gap faced by SMEs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. By leveraging innovative digital technology, Beehive simplifies and accelerates access to financing for SMEs while offering investors attractive returns through direct investments in creditworthy businesses. How Beehive Started Craig Moore, Beehive’s founder and CEO, has a rich history of entrepreneurship. Prior to founding Beehive, he built Butterfly Software, a data analytics company acquired by IBM. With Beehive, Moore aimed to transform SME financing by introducing a technology-driven P2P lending marketplace that cuts out