MarcoPolo.ai Mobilizes Millions to Multiply Middle East Market Reach
Bangladeshi AI-driven startup MarcoPolo.ai has secured $2 million (approximately BDT 22 crore) in seed funding from Saudi Arabian investment firm Joa Capital to expand its operations in the Kingdom. The funding round also included contributions from Team Ignite Partners and several angel investors. The investment is expected to drive a new frontier for AI adoption in the region.
With support from Saudi Arabia’s National Technology Development Program, MarcoPolo.ai has already established an office in the country. Additionally, it has been selected for the 2025 cohort of TAQADAM, the startup accelerator of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), receiving a $140,000 grant. The company also won the AI Oasis Hackathon at LEAP 2024 and has previously raised investments from Accelerating Asia, Startup Bangladesh, and DIVC.
Founded in 2022 by Tasfia Tasbin and Rubaiyat Mostafa—both featured in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list in 2023—MarcoPolo.ai is now registered in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Japan, with a team of 60 employees operating across more than 40 countries.
Tasfia Tasbin, Co-founder and CEO of MarcoPolo.ai, stated, “We are not just building software—we are building AI employees that can think and work like your best marketing experts.”
Joa Capital CEO Yousef Al-Yousef expressed confidence in the startup’s trajectory: “MarcoPolo.ai is shaping the future of marketing and sales through its AI-driven platform. Their rapid progress is a testament to their capabilities. We are excited to support their global expansion in Saudi Arabia’s innovation-driven ecosystem.”
With multiple rounds of investment, MarcoPolo.ai is developing an AI-powered go-to-market (GTM) automation platform for clients. The startup has launched three proprietary AI agents: Mark, Navik, and DeepDive. Mark is used by platforms such as Meta, Google, TikTok, and Yahoo Japan to manage media buying and advertising. Navik acts as a sales agent, engaging in personalized cross-channel communication with thousands of customers. DeepDive analyzes social media data to enable real-time customer interaction.
