A47 News has successfully closed a $2 million pre-seed funding round to advance development of its artificial intelligence-driven news platform. The UAE-based startup aims to transform how audiences consume and trust digital information through an AI-native infrastructure that emphasizes verification and personalization.
The platform emerges at a critical juncture in digital media, where consumers face increasing challenges with misinformation, algorithmic noise, and content overload. A47’s technology framework utilizes autonomous AI agents, real-time data ingestion, and multi-model orchestration to source, analyze, and validate information before presentation. Built-in verification systems including fact-checking protocols and source triangulation are designed to enhance reliability while reducing the cognitive burden on users.
A47’s operational model follows a structured five-phase process: discovery of trending stories from social platforms every 30 minutes; verification against trusted news outlets and whitelisted sources; enrichment through creation of Verified Foundation Briefs with timelines and contextual background; content generation in multiple formats (text, image, video, audio) based on user preferences; and final human approval before publication.
The platform offers significant customization capabilities, allowing users to tailor topics, depth levels, formats, and alert preferences according to their consumption habits. Additionally, A47 provides infrastructure for digital publishers and independent creators seeking to maintain editorial voice while scaling content production. Through uploadable style guides or brand DNA profiles, the system ensures consistent branding across automated content.
Shehab Gargash, Chairman and Co-Founder of A47, emphasized the company’s vision: “We’re building long-term media infrastructure with the ambition to reshape how verified information reaches audiences. Our technology works alongside journalism’s noble tradition to enhance integrity, efficiency and trust.”
CEO Ali Rizvi added: “We serve as the trusted news infrastructure layer that supports rather than replaces editorial judgment. Our goal is to help teams operate faster with verified facts while maintaining brand consistency.”
The $2 million investment came from institutional and angel investors and will support product enhancement and market expansion across the Middle East and international regions. A47 News is currently available to pilot customers in the UAE.