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Alaan
YC W23Dubai, AE · Founded 2021 · 250 employees · Hiring · 10 known investors
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Alaan is an all-in-one expense management platform for finance teams that combines corporate cards, AI-driven expense tracking, accounting automation, and real-time dashboards. The platform serves businesses of all sizes across all sectors in the Middle East.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSPaymentsB2BUnited Arab EmiratesMiddle East and North Africa
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
Alaan was founded in 2021 by Parthi Duraisamy and Karun Kurien.
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Parthi DuraisamyCo-Founder & CEOParthi Duraisamy studied engineering in Singapore on a full scholarship and subsequently held roles at Barclays Investment Bank and McKinsey before earning a degree from Dartmouth College. He founded Alaan.
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Karun KurienCo-Founder, Chief Product OfficerKarun began his career as a software engineer, then worked as a consultant at McKinsey Digital. He currently leads product and technology at Alaan.
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Investors · 10
Y Combinator✓ confirmed by AlaanSan Francisco · $500K
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Peak XV Partnerslisted by Peak XV PartnersBengaluru · $100K – $10M
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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario
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468 CapitalreportedBerlin
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Esanjo Capital Ltdreported
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FP Capitalreported
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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M
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MISY Ventures Ltd.reportedDubai
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Presight CapitalreportedSliema · $500K – $20M
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$48M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2025
- $48MSeries AAug 2025 · 3 sourcesSource ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Alaan do?
- Alaan is an all-in-one expense management platform for finance teams that combines corporate cards, AI-driven expense tracking, accounting automation, and real-time dashboards. The platform serves businesses of all sizes across all sectors in the Middle East.
- Who founded Alaan?
- Alaan was founded by Parthi Duraisamy, Karun Kurien in 2021.
- Who are Alaan's investors?
- Alaan's investors include Y Combinator, 885 Capital, Peak XV Partners, Pioneer, 468 Capital, Esanjo Capital Ltd, FP Capital, Global Founders Capital and 2 more.
- How much funding has Alaan raised?
- Alaan has disclosed $48M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Alaan headquartered?
- Alaan is headquartered in Dubai, AE.