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Behja
500 GlobalFounded 2022 · 3 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Behja is a licensed real estate platform offering flexible housing solutions through rent-to-own arrangements, where buyers select a property, the company purchases it, and they lease it for three years with an option to buy at a known price and recover a full year's rent. It serves individuals seeking a path to home ownership.
Founders & leadership
Behja was founded in 2022 by Alan Desira, Amine BERRAOUI, and Hajar Alzerma.
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Alan DesiraCo-FounderAlan Desira spent over 20 years in global markets roles at JPMorgan, RBS, and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (now First Abu Dhabi Bank), covering financial institutions and capital markets across the Middle East and London. He later moved into advisory and venture-building work focused on fintech and proptech in the region, and is co-founder of Behja, a Saudi rent-to-own housing platform.
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Amine BERRAOUICo-FounderAmine Berraoui has held senior roles at Deutsche Bank, Citi, and RBS, and brings over 25 years of experience in fintech, blockchain, and entrepreneurship across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central and Eastern Europe. He has founded and grown businesses in fintech, blockchain, and proptech.
Investors · 1
500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Behja do?
- Behja is a licensed real estate platform offering flexible housing solutions through rent-to-own arrangements, where buyers select a property, the company purchases it, and they lease it for three years with an option to buy at a known price and recover a full year's rent. It serves individuals seeking a path to home ownership.
- Who founded Behja?
- Behja was founded by Alan Desira, Amine BERRAOUI, Hajar Alzerma in 2022.
- Who are Behja's investors?
- Behja's investors include 500 Global.