1001
Dubai, UAE
◆ Total Raised
$30M
◆ Stage
series-a
◆ Location
Dubai, UAE
◆ Founded
2025
◆ Team size
11-50
◆ About 1001
A GCC- and London-based AI startup that builds sovereign AI operating systems for critical infrastructure operators to predict issues, automate decisions, and optimize operations.
◆ What sets it apart
It combines an AI-native operational model with local ownership and governance, letting critical infrastructure operators automate high-stakes decisions without giving up control of their systems.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
ModelSaaS
CustomerOperators of critical infrastructure and heavy-industry assets in the GCC and MENA, including aviation, ports, logistics, energy, industrials, manufacturing, construction, and oil and gas
◆ Notable
- Raised a $9 million seed round in October 2025
- Raised a $30 million Series A in June 2026
- Attracted investors including Lux Capital, General Catalyst, CIV, and Sanabil Investments
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- Lux IXseries-a
◆ Funding rounds
30 Jun 2026
Led by Lux Capital
With Sanabil Investments, Hanabi, 9Yards, General Catalyst, CIV, Chris Ré
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◆ FAQ
What does 1001 do?
A GCC- and London-based AI startup that builds sovereign AI operating systems for critical infrastructure operators to predict issues, automate decisions, and optimize operations.
Where is 1001 based?
1001 is based in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2025.
How much has 1001 raised?
1001 has raised $30M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.
Who has invested in 1001?
Investors in 1001 include Lux Capital, Sanabil Investments, Hanabi, 9Yards, General Catalyst, CIV and Chris Ré.