BridgeWise launches in UAE, secures DIFC license and Emirates NBD investment.

BridgeWise, an AI-powered investment intelligence platform, has obtained a DIFC license and launched UAE operations. Emirates NBD has joined its Series A round, reinforcing regional confidence in AI-powered investment solutions. Ayush Khatri has been appointed Regional Head for MENAT to lead operations and growth from Dubai. This marks a significant milestone in BridgeWise's global growth strategy.

BridgeWise, a global AI-powered investment intelligence platform, has made significant strides in its expansion strategy by securing an operational license from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and attracting a strategic investment from Emirates NBD. These developments underscore the company's commitment to leveraging explainable AI to reshape digital investing and strengthen its presence in the Middle East.

The DIFC license, obtained on April 29, 2025, marks a major milestone in BridgeWise's global growth strategy, allowing the platform to serve banks, wealth managers, institutional investors, and trading platforms across the region under a supportive regulatory framework. This move aligns with the UAE's ambition to become a global fintech powerhouse.

In addition to the DIFC license, BridgeWise has secured a strategic investment from Emirates NBD, one of the region's leading financial institutions. The participation of Emirates NBD in BridgeWise's Series A funding round signals robust regional confidence in the company's mission to provide smarter, more transparent investment insights powered by explainable AI. This investment reflects Emirates NBD's commitment to leveraging AI for sharper insights and faster research, enabling better decision-making.

To lead operations and growth in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT), BridgeWise has appointed Ayush Khatri as Regional Head. Based in Dubai, Khatri brings extensive experience in financial services, strategy, and market development. His appointment underscores the company's dedication to empowering regional investors with advanced investment insights.

BridgeWise's platform, available in over 15 languages including Arabic and Turkish, delivers explainable, regulatory-compliant investment insights across 90% of listed global equities and ETFs. The platform is trusted by more than 50 institutional partners worldwide, including stock exchanges, banks, brokerage firms, and wealth managers. Key tools include Bridget™, an AI-powered conversational assistant; Equitywise, a global stock intelligence engine; and Fundwise, a fund analysis tool offering deep visibility into over 12,000 ETFs and mutual funds.

The UAE launch follows BridgeWise's expansion in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America, furthering its mission to anchor in high-growth, innovation-driven capital markets. With offices in Singapore, London, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, Israel, the U.S., and now Dubai, BridgeWise partners with leading global institutions, including Japan Exchange Group, SIX Swiss Exchange, B3, eToro, Nasdaq, TASE, Rakuten, KBank, and Interactive Brokers.

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