MilkStraw AI, a UAE startup using artificial intelligence to optimise cloud infrastructure costs, has raised $2 million in seed funding in a round led by VentureSouq, with participation from Ibtikar Fund and M Capital, the company said on Wednesday.
Founded in 2023, MilkStraw AI aims to simplify cloud optimisation for startups by automating cost management and performance efficiency. Since its launch, the platform has been adopted by more than 100 startups, reflecting growing demand as cloud expenses rise across technology-driven businesses.
MilkStraw AI’s customers include Thndr, Maqsam, Ziina, Beyond Limits, and Zero, spanning sectors such as fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology.
The company said the funding round was completed in around 45 days, which it described as an intense but validating process, underscoring strong investor confidence in its product and execution.
The newly raised capital will be used to accelerate product development and scale operations. MilkStraw AI is currently working on new features including The Feed, Right Sizing, and an AI-powered conversational interface that will allow users to interact with their cloud infrastructure using natural language.
With backing from VentureSouq and strategic support from Ibtikar Fund and M Capital, MilkStraw AI plans to expand further across the Middle East and North Africa and enter additional markets.
As cloud complexity and costs continue to increase, the company is positioning itself as a core infrastructure layer that enables startups to focus on product development while reducing inefficient cloud spending.