A UAE-based hospitality platform, Mezza, has successfully raised a seed funding round at an undisclosed valuation from a group of prominent angel investors, marking a significant milestone in its early growth journey.
Founded in 2025 by Kevin Boubil, Mezza offers an innovative financing solution tailored for restaurants, enabling them to access upfront capital in exchange for future food and beverage credit. The platform provides funding ranging from $5,300 to $2.7 million (approximately AED 20,000 to AED 10 million), with credit typically redeemed over a 12-month period.
The newly secured funding will support Mezza’s expansion plans as it aims to scale its operations across the UAE’s competitive hospitality landscape.
Mezza officially launched with a mission to address two critical challenges faced by restaurant operators: access to debt-free growth capital and the ability to consistently attract new diners. By combining financial support with advanced marketing technology, the platform helps restaurants increase customer footfall and drive repeat visits.
Unlike traditional financing models, Mezza’s approach is structured around a value exchange system. The platform purchases food and beverage credit from partner restaurants at wholesale rates and distributes it to app users over time. This allows restaurants to unlock immediate cash flow without taking on debt, paying interest, or diluting ownership, while also ensuring steady customer traffic throughout the year.
“Restaurants often face two major challenges: access to capital and the ability to consistently attract new customers,” said Boubil. “Mezza was built to solve both. We provide funding without debt or dilution while helping restaurants bring more diners through their doors, not just on weekends but throughout the year.”
Since its launch, Mezza has onboarded several notable hospitality partners, including Gates Hospitality, Rosy Hospitality, Chic Nonna, and Fab Food Co., with more partners expected to join as the platform grows. The company focuses on onboarding high-quality casual to fine dining venues with strong reputations and customer experience.
The seed round attracted high-profile investors, including the founders of PropertyFinder and Jellysmack, as well as the chairman of Deel.
“Our goal is to empower restaurants to grow on their own terms,” Boubil added. “Independent operators often face challenges securing financing without giving up ownership. Mezza provides an alternative that supports both financial stability and consistent customer footfall, helping restaurants thrive in a competitive market.”
With its unique model and growing network of partners, Mezza is positioning itself as a key enabler of growth for the UAE’s hospitality sector.
