In the Moroccan property sector, the primary barrier to growth has long been a “Trust Deficit”—fragmented data, opaque pricing, and financing bottlenecks. Yakeey, founded in 2023 by real estate veteran Karim Beqqali, is engineering the solution.
The successful close of this $15 million round—the largest ever for a Moroccan proptech—signals a shift toward Systemic Modernisation. For the International Finance Corporation (IFC), this equity stake represents a high-conviction bet on the “digitization of the real estate value chain” as a driver for broader economic inclusion.
The Managed Marketplace Model
Yakeey does not operate as a passive listing site; it functions as a Managed Ecosystem that fuses high-fidelity data with on-the-ground certification.
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AI-Driven Pricing: The platform utilizes proprietary AI to provide instant, verified property valuations, eliminating the “guesswork” that traditionally stalls transactions.
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The YakeeyPRO Network: A hybrid layer of 2,000+ advisors (YakeeyPROs) who physically inspect and certify properties. Notably, nearly 50% of the network’s independent agents are women, hard-coding gender inclusion into the professionalization of the sector.
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Financial Integration: Through partnerships like the one with Umnia Bank, Yakeey offers “Instant Buying” (iBuying) and streamlined mortgage processing, reducing the time-to-close for households.
The Consortium of Confidence
The Series A was led by Enza Capital, but its true strength lies in the diversity of its backing.
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IFC (World Bank Group): Provided up to $7 million of the round. Their involvement provides the “Institutional Shield” required to catalyze further foreign direct investment (FDI) into Morocco’s tech corridor.
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Regional Strategic Capital: Participation from Beltone Venture Capital (Egypt) and CDG Invest (via the 212Founders program) provides the regional rails for Yakeey to scale beyond Morocco.
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The Scale-Up Mandate: The capital is earmarked for deepening local market penetration, product innovation (specifically AI and data tools), and preparing for International Expansion.
From Portal to Infrastructure
Farid Fezoua, IFC’s Global Director for Private Equity, described the deal as a milestone for Morocco’s Digitization Strategy.
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Market Efficiency: By bringing transactions, financing, and data onto a single platform, Yakeey is reducing information gaps and lowering the overall cost of homeownership.
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Job Creation: The expansion of the YakeeyPRO network serves as a massive engine for professional upskilling and independent employment in major urban centers like Casablanca and Marrakech.
Index Report: Yakeey Series A Vitals (2026)
| Metric | Details |
| Startup Name | Yakeey |
| Funding Amount | $15 Million (Series A) |
| Historical Anchor | IFC (First VC Equity Investment in Morocco) |
| Lead Investor | Enza Capital |
| Consortium | Beltone Venture Capital, CDG Invest (212Founders) |
| Key Tech | AI-driven Verification + iBuying Infrastructure |
Sources & References
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Primary Announcement: Yakeey Raises $15M to Transform Moroccan Real Estate — GITEX Africa, Feb 2026
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Regional Coverage: Yakeey Raises $15M in Morocco’s Largest Proptech Series A — WeeTracker, Jan 2026
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Institutional Detail: IFC Project Disclosure: Yakeey Series A Equity Investment
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Ecosystem Analysis: Inside the $15M Series A: Why Morocco is the New Proptech Frontier — IndexPrima Diagnostic
The “Index” Take: In 2026, the real prize in property isn’t the brick and mortar; it’s the data that validates them. Yakeey is setting the blueprint for how African markets can move from “informal and fragmented” to “digital and institutional.” By securing the IFC’s first Moroccan VC equity check, they haven’t just won a funding round—they’ve validated an entire asset class.
