LuLu AI invests in PayLater Qatar
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LuLu AI, the investment arm of LuLu Financial Holdings, has announced a strategic investment in PayLater Qatar, one of the first licensed Qatari providers of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and embedded finance solutions.
This investment marks LuLu AI's first into the Qatari financial ecosystem and aligns with its broader vision of building a connected network of next-generation financial service providers across emerging markets. PayLater is a Qatar-based fintech innovator offering Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions designed to make everyday purchases more accessible, affordable, and empowering. The company recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first recipient of a BNPL license from the Qatar Central Bank.
'LuLu AI is more than just an investment portfolio — we are shaping a future where financial services are intelligent, inclusive, and deeply human-centric,' said LuLu Financial Holdings MD Adeeb Ahamed.
'Every investment we make is a step toward empowering individuals and businesses with tools that simplify life and unlock opportunity and inclusivity. PayLater embodies this ethos, and we are pleased to be part of their mission to drive accessible and responsible financial solutions,' he said.
'This partnership with LuLu AI marks a major business milestone for us at PayLater. It's a shared belief in the future of responsible, flexible finance in Qatar,' said PayLater Co-Founder & Managing Director Mohammed Al Delaimi.
'LuLu AI brings regional scale and experience, and together, at PayLater, we're committed to building solutions that empower both consumers and merchants, while reinforcing Qatar's position as a fintech hub in the region,' he said.
LuLu Alternative Investments was established to identify and back high-impact ventures that are solving real-world challenges in financial access, liquidity, compliance, and consumer experience. Its core thesis lies in leveraging capital to unlock capability — ensuring that startups have the runway to scale, the guidance to navigate regulatory landscapes, and the opportunity to collaborate across a trusted global network. By supporting firms like PayLater, LuLu AI is championing an inclusive and innovation-first approach to the digital economy.
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