Byanat Secures Pre-Series A Funding Led by Golden Gate Ventures to Advance AI-Powered Digital Infrastructure Observability

Oman-based startup attracts top regional and international investors to accelerate growth and innovation in the telecom and data centre markets across MENA

Muscat, Oman – 25th February 2025 – Byanat, the pioneering AI platform for digital infrastructure observability, today announced the successful closure of its Pre-Series A funding round, led by Golden Gate Ventures. The round also saw participation from Qatar Development Bank (QDB), Omantel Innovation Labs, Salcia Oryx Fund, Waad Investment, PlusVC, and high-profile angel investors.

Byanat’s revolutionary AI-driven observability platform integrates real-time data from mobile networks and data centres,leveraging advanced Generative AI, agentic architecture, and LLM capabilities to provide actionable insights. The platform enhances digital infrastructure performance through dynamic dashboards and autonomous operations, empowering enterprises to manage, optimise, and scale critical systems efficiently.

With this fresh capital injection, Byanat aims to strengthen its team, accelerate product development, and expand its footprint across the MENA region to serve a growing base of enterprise customers. The funding will enable Byanat to further enhance its AI-driven solutions, ensuring that telecom operators and data centres can seamlessly navigate the complexities of modern digital infrastructure.

“This investment marks the beginning of a new chapter in Byanat’s journey to redefine digital infrastructure observability for telecom operators and data centres.” said Ahmed Alghadani, Co-founder and CEO of Byanat. “By strengthening our team and accelerating product development around our unified AI platform, built on agentic AI architecture, we are enhancing our capabilities and expanding our reach. We are grateful for the trust our investors have placed in us and look forward to delivering transformative impact as we attract top talent, deepen client partnerships, and set new benchmarks in infrastructure performance."

“From the day we met Michael and Hussain from Golden Gate Ventures, they immediately understood our vision and recognised the immense potential in what we are building. Their strategic approach and deep market understanding make them invaluable partners. With their support, we believe we can achieve the extraordinary.”

Golden Gate Ventures, a leading venture capital firm with a strong track record of supporting high-growth technology companies, sees Byanat as a key player in transforming digital infrastructure observability.

“Golden Gate Ventures is thrilled to partner with Byanat and support their mission to revolutionise the telecom and data centre industries through their innovative platform.” said Michael Lints, Partner at Golden Gate Ventures MENA. “Having met Byanat in Oman in 2023, we were impressed by both co-founders, their ambition, and their dedication to building a game-changing AI platform. Byanat’s ability to deliver real-time, AI-powered insights is exactly what the industry needs to optimise critical infrastructure at scale.”

Qatar Development Bank, a key player in supporting economic diversification under Qatar National Vision 2030, sees its investment in Byanat as part of its broader strategy to empower innovative startups that enhance the nation’s digital economy and technological capabilities.

Mohammed Al- Emadi,Acting Executive Director of Investment & Incubation at Qatar Development Bank said: "Qatar Development Bank is pleased to announce itsco-investment in Byanat, a company that exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit we champion at QDB. We recognize the potential of their platform to optimize critical infrastructure and contribute to local and regional economic growth.This investment reflects QDB's ongoing commitment to support startups expansion in Qatar, fostering and attracting innovation and supporting the development of cutting-edge technologies; we look forward to the positive impact of this collaboration."

Byanat is addressing the increasing complexity and scale of digital infrastructure. Observability provides a proactive approach to troubleshooting and optimising software systems, offering real-time, interconnected insights across operational data.

The digital infrastructure market—encompassing connectivity (networks) and compute/storage (data centres)—is one of the fastest-growing and most indispensable sectors globally. Infrastructure is the backbone of modern life, supporting essential services such as water, energy,and telecommunication, which drive economic growth and sustain communities. As the world becomes increasingly urbanised and hyper-connected, the need for intelligent, scalable infrastructure solutions has never been more urgent.

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored that digital infrastructure is not just a necessity—it is fundamental to business continuity, economic stability, and technological progress. Byanat is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation with its cutting-edge AI technology,providing telecom operators and data centres with the insights they need to operate at peak efficiency and scale effectively in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

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Byanat is an emerging leader in AI-driven digital infrastructure observability. Founded in 2022 by a team of seasoned technologists and industry veterans, the company’s mission is to transform how telecom operators and data centres monitor, maintain, and optimise their digital infrastructure. Byanat’s innovative AI-powered observability platform delivers real-time, actionable insights to help enterprises enhance performance, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency. Headquartered in Oman, the company has a presence across the GCC region, with offices in Muscat, Riyadh, and Doha.

For more information, visit: byanat.ai

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Golden Gate Ventures is a global, early-stage venture capital firm that empowers audacious founders across three continents.Founded in 2011, Golden Gate Ventures combines the knowledge and experience of Silicon Valley with the passion and expertise found in emerging startup ecosystems, establishing local roots with a global reach. For over a decade,the firm has gone beyond funding, actively nurturing vibrant startup ecosystems with sustained growth.

Golden Gate Ventures has invested in over 90 companies, with nine unicorns and two IPOs across its portfolio. Notable investments include Carro, Coda Payments, Stripe, Carousell, Xendit, AngelList,and Multiplier.

For more information, visit: goldengate.vc

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