[L-R] Gobi’s Jamaludin Bujang, Bintang CEO Johan Rozali-Wathooth, Bitsmedia MD Nafees Khundker, CMIA Capital’s Lee Chong Min, and Bitsmedia co-CEO Fara Abdullah
Bitsmedia, the Singaporean company behind the Muslim lifestyle app Muslim Pro, has secured US$20 million in its Series A funding round from Gobi Partners, CMIA Capital Partners, and Bintang Capital Partners.
The funds will be used to advance the firm’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, enrich content offerings on Bitsmedia’s streaming platform Qalbox, develop educational features, and improve the Quran experience within Muslim Pro.
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The firm is expanding its reach into the US, the UK, Indonesia, Malaysia, and new territories within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
“The latest funds infusion puts us on the right track to achieving our vision of becoming the ‘Digital Home for All Things Muslim’,” said Nafees Khundker, Managing Director of Bitsmedia.
Founded in 2009, Bitsmedia is a leading tech company at the forefront of connecting faith and technology for the global Muslim community. Its flagship product, the Muslim Pro app, has clocked over 150 million downloads across 190 markets.
In July 2022, the firm launched Qalbox, a global content streaming service celebrating Muslim identities and cultures. Bitsmedia has an office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Fara Abdullah, CEO of Bitsmedia, added, “Our vision for Muslim Pro is to
evolve into a comprehensive platform that meets the diverse needs of the Muslim community. This marks the beginning of our commitment to enhance the Muslim experience and drive deeper connections in their lives.”
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