What 34ML does

34ML is a Cairo-headquartered software development agency founded in 2016 by two computer science graduates from the American University in Cairo. The firm delivers custom mobile and web applications, AR/VR experiences, and AI-enabled features for enterprise and mid-market clients across Egypt and the broader MENA region, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and other GCC markets. Core technology spans native iOS and Android development, web applications, AR/VR content pipelines, AI/ML integration (notably computer vision and generative image processing), and cloud hosting with DevOps; the firm reports 99.9% average server uptime and sub-2-second load times across its portfolio of 100+ delivered projects reaching 8M+ users.

The company's revenue model is primarily project-based professional services with custom quote-based pricing per engagement, complemented by an emerging portfolio of proprietary consumer products: KNFRM (a blockchain-based digital contract platform launched in August 2025), Around Egypt (a 360° VR tourism app launched in 2020), AR Beautifier (an AR makeup try-on app), and Smarty (an AR educational game for toddlers). Notable client engagements include a multi-year Samsung partnership delivering a national-scale education platform for 4.5M+ Egyptian students, AI-powered campaigns with Vodafone Egypt, apps for Saudi Arabia's Argaam financial platform, Banque du Caire's investor reporting tools, the Saudi Ministry of Commerce portal, and enterprise apps for Etisalat, AstraZeneca, Merck, Kode Sports Club, Premium Card, and Breadfast.

Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales anchored by a strong portfolio of regional logos, supported by content marketing, SEO, earned media coverage, and referral-based relationship selling. The firm operates with 11-50 employees, is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Customer concentration is moderate given the breadth of 100+ projects across 15+ industries, though a small number of multi-year flagship engagements likely account for a disproportionate share of revenue.

Name

34ML

Legal name

34ML

Website

https://34ml.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

34ML is a Cairo-based software development agency founded in 2016 that builds custom mobile, web, AR/VR, and AI-enabled applications for enterprise and mid-market clients across the MENA region, with a growing portfolio of proprietary products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: 34ML generates revenue by providing custom software development services including product design, technology implementation, and application development. Services include solution design, roadmapping, user research, prototyping, branding, UI/UX design, and 3rd party contracting. Revenue is project-based with custom pricing for each engagement.
2. Own Products: Revenue from proprietary products including Knfrm (blockchain contract platform), Around Egypt (VR tourism app), AR Beautifier (AR makeup app), and Smarty (AR educational game).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

34ML is a Cairo-based custom software development agency that designs, builds, and ships web and mobile applications for enterprise and mid-market clients across the MENA region. Services span solution design, roadmapping, user research, prototyping, branding, UI/UX design, native iOS/Android development, AR/VR experiences, and AI/ML integration. The firm also develops and sells its own proprietary products including the KNFRM blockchain contract platform, Around Egypt VR tourism app, AR Beautifier, and Smarty AR educational game.

Product overview

34ML is a software development company offering a portfolio of web and mobile applications, primarily as a services firm rather than a single unified product platform. Their product offerings include proprietary consumer-facing apps (KNFRM blockchain contract platform, Around Egypt VR travel app, AR Beautifier makeup try-on app, Smarty AR educational game) and client projects (Kode Sports Club apps, Premium Card fintech app, Argaam financial news platform, Samsung education app, Vodafone AI-powered celebrity app, Banque du Caire banking app, Family Transport fleet management app, Inploy freelancer marketplace, Breadfast e-commerce app, Grinta pharmaceutical app). Services encompass solution design, product design, technology development, and 3rd party contracting across web and mobile platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Knfrm: Digital tool that creates, verifies and manages contracts. A one-stop tool for all contract management requirements providing businesses with a regulated end-to-end solution for a more efficient contracting process.
• Around Egypt
• AR Beautifier
• Smarty

Products and services

• KNFRM KNFRM is a blockchain-based digital contract management platform providing a regulated end-to-end solution for creating, verifying, and managing contracts. It targets businesses and legal professionals seeking secure, tamper-proof digital contracting.
• Around Egypt Around Egypt is a consumer-facing mobile application offering 360-degree virtual reality tours of Egypt's scenic landmarks, with full immersion support for VR Oculus Headsets and Cardboard devices. It targets tourists and travel enthusiasts.
• AR Beautifier AR Beautifier is an augmented reality mobile application enabling women to virtually try different makeup products and colors in real-time before purchase, targeting beauty product consumers and retailers.
• Smarty Smarty is an augmented reality educational game designed for toddlers and preschoolers that teaches them about animals through interactive AR-based learning experiences.
• Custom Software Development Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 8M+ users served across platforms
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• KnfrmminorOthersKnfrm is 34ML's own proprietary product - Egypt's 1st blockchain platform for digital contracts. Not a partnership but an internal product offering.
• Around EgyptminorOthersAround Egypt is 34ML's own VR tourism application providing 360-degree virtual tours of Egypt's scenic spots.
• AR BeautifierminorOthers34ML's proprietary AR makeup application allowing users to try makeup products in real-time using augmented reality.
• SmartyminorOthers34ML's proprietary AR educational game helping toddlers learn about animals through augmented reality.
• ArgaamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi Arabia's leading Arabic financial platform providing real-time market data and financial news since 2007. 34ML rebuilt their native iOS app with real-time market data, custom alerts, portfolio tracking, and investor community features.
• SamsungflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner34ML developed a secure Android app managing educational journey of 4.5M+ high school students in Egypt with comprehensive admin dashboard for ministry control. Ongoing partnership for 4+ years.
• Vodafone EgyptcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner34ML created innovative AI-powered web app enabling customers to create personalized images alongside celebrities using image recognition technology. Campaign processed 15K requests in two weeks.
• Saudi Ministry of Commerce and InvestmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner34ML designed user-friendly UI/UX for official trade agencies management website, streamlining navigation for stakeholders and supporting Saudi economic diversification efforts.
• Banque du CairecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner34ML developed native Android app replacing static PDF financial reports with interactive interface featuring clickable table of contents, animations, and multilingual support for investor communications.
• GrintacoreTechnology or Integration34ML developed iOS app to improve medication access across Africa with intuitive search, supplier comparison, and secure payment options.
• Kode Sports ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner34ML developed iOS and Android apps for seamless club services access, integrating Waiter app, ERP Odoo, Payment Gateway & Wallet Paymob, Sentry, and Google Analytics.
• Premium CardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner34ML developed native apps enabling seamless payments, store locators, finance tracking, and loyalty point redemption. Partnership spanning multiple years.
• BreadfastcoreTechnology or Integration34ML developed native eCommerce Android app with intuitive shopping experience, real-time order tracking, and convenient purchase history for easy reordering.
• Family CorpcoreTechnology or Integration34ML developed native Android app for Family Transport with GPS navigation, real-time tracking, and digital profiling for 2000+ buses, fully localized in Arabic.
• InploycoreTechnology or Integration34ML created web app connecting freelancers with businesses, featuring portfolio showcase, project management, milestone tracking, and secure payment processing.
• New AvenuecoreTechnology or Integration34ML developed real estate web app with advanced property search, filtering by developer and project type, and dedicated landing pages with detailed information.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Endava: Global IT services firm providing custom software engineering and digital transformation across financial services, telco, and consumer verticals. Comparable custom-development, multi-vertical enterprise model.
• EPAM Systems: Large global product engineering and digital platform services firm with growing MENA presence. Overlaps with 34ML on enterprise software engineering, mobile, and emerging-tech engagements.
• ThoughtWorks: Global technology consultancy delivering custom software, design, and emerging-tech solutions to enterprise clients. Overlaps with 34ML on the design-through-engineering custom development model.
• Globant: Global digital transformation and software engineering incumbent expanding aggressively in MENA. Competes for the same enterprise digital and mobile engagements 34ML targets, but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Link Development: Egypt-founded software services and digital transformation company serving enterprise and government clients across MENA. Closest direct peer to 34ML in scale, geography, and enterprise/custom-development focus.
• Robusta Studio: Egypt-based software development agency offering mobile, web, and design services to startups and enterprises in MENA. Comparable boutique agency model and similar target client mix.
• EPM (Egyptian Programming & Management): Egyptian software house providing custom application development and IT services to enterprise and government clients. Direct competitor in the same Cairo-centric, project-based services market.
• ItWorx: Cairo-based software services firm delivering custom enterprise applications, portals, and mobile solutions to government, education, and large enterprises across MENA — overlapping client base and service scope with 34ML.

Emerging players

• Andela: Global talent marketplace/platform connecting enterprises with vetted engineering talent across emerging markets including MENA. Adjacent competitor for the same enterprise engineering capacity that 34ML provides.

Regional players

• NetSol Technologies: Pakistan-headquartered IT services firm with a strong MENA automotive and finance software practice. Comparable in delivering enterprise software for banks and asset finance across the region, though anchored in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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