# Astra Tech

> MENA's first ultra app powering payments, communication, and services

## Facts

- **Sector:** Fintech
- **Founded:** 2022
- **Total funding raised:** $1B
- **Status:** Active
- **Headquarters:** Dubai
- **Employees:** 201-500
- **Website:** https://astratech.ae
- **Verified (claimed by company):** No

## About

UAE technology group behind the Botim ultra app (150M+ users), PayBy payments, and Quantix lending. First fintech to receive a Finance Company License from the Central Bank of the UAE.

## Funding rounds

- 2024-12-01 — $500M Series D+ (investors: Citi)

## Open roles

- Business Intelligence Lead (Onsite) — https://www.dxbstart.com/jobs/business-intelligence-lead-astra-tech
- Lead Data Scientist (Onsite) — https://www.dxbstart.com/jobs/lead-data-scientist-astra-tech

## Team

- Abdallah Abu Sheikh — Founder


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