Beehive is a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform based in Dubai, UAE, that connects investors with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking financing. Founded in 2014, it was the first P2P platform in the Middle East to be regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Beehive provides investors with the opportunity to earn attractive returns by directly investing in creditworthy businesses. The platform offers both conventional and Sharia-compliant loans, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios while supporting SMEs across various sectors.
For businesses, Beehive offers fast, unsecured financing solutions starting from AED 50,000, with repayment terms between 6 and 36 months. The platform facilitates a quick funding process, where approved finance requests are listed on the marketplace for 14 days, and funds can be transferred within 48 hours after successful funding. This approach eliminates the need for collateral and allows businesses to retain equity.
Beehive is open to both private and institutional investors globally. Investors must complete a registration process and meet any regulatory requirements set by the platform and relevant financial authorities.
Beehive offers to invest in various crowdfunding opportunities from the SME sector.
At Beehive, you can start investing with 500€.
The investment models Beehive operates is P2P lending.