The UAE fintech Epic Markets has raised $10M in pre-seed funding to build an institutional-grade multi-asset brokerage platform for retail investors. Founded in 2026 by Kevin Kimmel and Brian Seegers, the company is developing a technology-driven platform that aims to bring institutional-quality trading tools and execution standards to individual investors.
Epic Markets seeks to bridge the gap between the sophisticated infrastructure available to professional trading firms and the more limited capabilities traditionally offered to retail traders.
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Building UAE Fintech Epic Markets
As global demand for digital investing platforms continues to rise, the startup believes retail investors should have access to the same high-performance trading environment used by institutional market participants. Its platform is being built to support trading across multiple asset classes while delivering faster execution, enhanced transparency, and improved order management.
The newly secured capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand the company's engineering capabilities, and strengthen the technology underpinning the platform ahead of its commercial launch. The funding will also support the continued development of advanced execution systems designed to improve trade performance and reduce inefficiencies commonly experienced by retail investors.
Institutional Standards for Retail Traders
According to the company, its platform is being designed around institutional-grade execution standards, enabling users to access sophisticated trading infrastructure through a seamless digital experience. By integrating multiple asset classes into a single platform, the company aims to simplify investing while providing professional-level functionality.
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The investment also marks Karatage's first publicly announced backing of the platform, positioning the venture capital firm as the startup's inaugural institutional investor. The deal reflects growing interest in fintech companies developing the infrastructure powering the next generation of digital financial services.
Advancing Financial Technology in the UAE
Over the past few years, financial technology has transformed how individuals access investment opportunities. However, many retail platforms still offer limited execution capabilities compared with institutional trading systems. Epic Markets is positioning itself to address this gap by combining advanced technology with a user-friendly interface.
The UAE has increasingly emerged as a regional hub for fintech innovation, supported by progressive regulation and rising adoption of digital services. Epic Markets joins a growing ecosystem of startups developing solutions across payments, wealth management, and investment technology.
As development progresses, the company's next milestone will be bringing its brokerage platform to market. With fresh capital, Epic Markets is aiming to redefine retail investing by making professional-grade execution available to a broader community of investors.
Why Epic Markets Funding Matters to MENA
The rise of this startup highlights a broader shift in MENA’s financial technology landscape, where investors are moving toward advanced digital investment platforms. As the region strengthens its position as a global fintech hub, demand is increasing for tools that provide retail investors with faster and more transparent access to capital markets.
The UAE has created a favorable environment for innovation through supportive regulations and growing venture capital activity. Startups in this sector reflect the next phase of this evolution: building financial infrastructure that empowers everyday investors.
The company’s focus on multi-asset investing aligns with a growing regional appetite for diversified investment opportunities. For MENA’s expanding population of digitally connected investors, institutional-grade brokerage technology could improve market access and encourage greater participation in global financial markets.
Epic Markets’ funding signals continued investor confidence in local startups developing the infrastructure behind the future of digital finance.
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