UAE based InvoiceMate in collaboration with The Internet Computer (ICP) blockchain has successfully tokenized over 100 K invoices worth more than $220 million. InvoiceMate, is a platform for invoice tokenization recognized by Deloitte.

As per the press release, this achievement marks a significant advancement in decentralized finance (DeFi) and highlights the transformative potential of ICP’s blockchain technology in real-world assets (RWAs).

ICP’s decentralized network, known for its scalability, security, and interoperability and its innovative architecture provides an ideal ecosystem for the tokenization of real-world assets, revolutionizing traditional finance. Over 1,850 businesses have benefited, with more than 101,000 invoices tokenized, demonstrating ICP’s capacity to handle large-scale financial processes efficiently and securely.

InvoiceMate, in partnership with ICP, transforms traditional invoices into digital assets, empowering SMEs globally. “InvoiceMate is proud to collaborate with ICP in tokenizing over $220 million worth of invoices,” said Muhammad Ibrahim, head of Web3 and innovation at InvoiceMate. “This milestone underscores our commitment to driving innovation in finance and empowering businesses of all sizes.”

Supported by the Dfinity Foundation, ICP is a decentralized network protocol that revolutionizes the internet by providing a scalable, secure, and interoperable platform for blockchain-based applications. Its architecture allows for the seamless tokenization of real-world assets, unlocking new possibilities for DeFi and financial inclusion.

InvoiceMate, a blockchain and AI-powered invoice financing enabler and retail technology provider 24SEVEN, partner to boost the UAE’s retail economy. The partnership will support the retail supply chain across the UAE. Both entities will strive to strengthen financial inclusion for thousands of SMEs by combining retail and payments data with blockchain financing solutions.

UAE SMEs typically face challenges with invoicing and cash flow, with around 60 percent of invoices settled late and B2B payments taking an average of more than 40 days to be settled. InvoiceMate’s blockchain invoicing and financing solutions will converge with 24SEVEN’s retail hardware and software technology, to enable new ways for retailers and their suppliers to manage capital. With the UAE’s total annual retail market expected to broach $100 billion by the end of 2024, innovative solutions to meet retailer and supplier needs can further bolster this economic upsurge.

Jarrar Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of 24SEVEN said, “It’s no secret that cash flow is critical, but until now it’s been particularly difficult for SMEs in the UAE retail sector to access the financing they need. We’re excited to bring InvoiceMate’s game changing blockchain financing solutions to our retail partners. Through this partnership we will be able to provide better access to finance for retailers and suppliers and support their daily operations.”

Muhammad Salman Anjum, Founder and CEO of InvoiceMate added, “Combining 24SEVEN’s expertise and sales data, with InvoiceMate’s blockchain and AI technology is a winning combination to boost the UAE’s retail economy. Stakeholders across the retail supply chain will be able to access the cash they need, when they need it, and turbocharge their daily operations.”

24SEVEN will enable real-time data at the Point-of-Sale (POS) through its Optima hardware devices and bespoke software, while credit scoring these stores using their AI-powered credit scoring application. InvoiceMate’s embedded financial technology will ‘plug in’ to enhance the options available for invoicing and working capital management. 

Blockchain financing provides a number of advantages over traditional invoicing processes. Firstly, it reduces the risk of fraud or manipulation, as invoices are recorded on a transparent, immutable and secure blockchain ledger. Processing is also faster, so decisions can be made quicker to provide businesses with necessary working capital, improving liquidity for retail operations. And, by using real-time retail data directly from the point-of-sale rather than credit history or collateral, blockchain invoice financing can be more inclusive and flexible.

UAE based InvoiceMate, a blockchain enabled invoice financing platform, has tokenized a real world asset, an invoice, using the XDC blockchain in its recent pilot. The project used TradeFinex’S open source smart contract standards.

InvoiceMate showcased the potential of obtaining liquidity by tokenizing a Real World Asset (RWA). Acting as the loan originator, InvoiceMate secured funds for client H & H International LLC through the tokenization of essential documentation including the invoice. This streamlined process resulted in a cash flow of $FXD 100,000 (FXD) for a 60-day period. $FXD is a fully decentralized stablecoin soft pegged to US Dollars and over collateralized with the $XDC token using the Fathom Protocol and primarily focused on for RWA DeFi use cases. The success underscores blockchain-powered financing’s efficiency and innovation in traditional finance.

This pilot transaction is an important milestone in the partnership between TradeFinex and InvoiceMate.

Said Muhammad Salman Anjum, CEO of InvoiceMate, “This successful transaction represents the first step in our collaboration with TradeFinex using XDC Network. We are actively exploring the XDC Network as the blockchain protocol for future pilots within our invoice financing platform.”

“Deploying smart contracts powered by the XDC protocol allows us to address the MSMEs funding gap in trade finance. We look forward to scaling up Private Credit deal flow with like-minded partners and establishing standards within the RWA space using Powerful Smart contract Standards created by Tradefinex.” commented Chen Shanlong, Marketing and Partnerships Lead of XDC Network and TradeFinex.

Mahesh Kumar, CEO of Eclipton added, “Eclipton’s core value is to bring more use cases to the blockchain and crypto industry, offering access to a wide range of financial instruments, including stocks, crypto, bank accounts, and cards, all in one place. The collaboration with XDC and InvoiceMate further strengthens Eclipton’s commitment to expanding blockchain applications and fostering financial inclusion through innovative solutions.”

In November 2023, Muhammad Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) selected Blockchain powered working capital financing solutions startup, InvoiceMate to be part of its accelerator program. 

UAE, Muhammad Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) has selected Blockchain powered working capital financing solutions startup, InvoiceMate to be part of its accelerator program.  InvoiceMate based out of UAE DIFC ( Dubai International Financial Center)

InvoiceMate is among the 22 startups selected out of over 230 applications from 41 countries around the world.  As part of the MBRIF acceleration program, InvoiceMate will gain unparalleled support and resources to fuel its innovation and growth. This collaboration opens up a world of opportunities for InvoiceMate, providing access to a vast network of industry experts, thought leaders, and potential investors who will offer invaluable guidance and strategic insights to fuel the company’s expansion plans.

InvoiceMate is a Blockchain & AI powered invoicing platform acts as bridge between SMEs and Financing Institutions. This easy digital inclusion leads to even easier financial inclusion by enabling SMEs access to various forms of credit like invoice discounting, factoring, BNPL, and supply chain financing.

Muhammad Salman Anjum, CEO of InvoiceMate, expressed his delight, saying, “We are honored to be chosen for the Muhammad Bin Rashid Innovation Fund acceleration program. This recognition validates the hard work and dedication of our team and reflects our commitment to driving innovation in the financial technology industry. Through this program, we look forward to leveraging the support and expertise to further enhance our solutions and make a lasting impact on businesses worldwide.”

UAE based InvoiceMate Blockchain & AI-powered invoicing platform, that previously utilized HyperLedger Fabric has partnered with the DFINITY Foundation, a not-for-profit research and development organization based in Switzerland and a major contributor to the Internet Computer blockchain (ICP), as InvoiceMate drops HyperLedger Fabric and migrates to the Internet Computer.  

The DFINITY Foundation will support InvoiceMate in this transition as it becomes an important part of the ICP ecosystem.

InvoiceMate is a blockchain & AI-powered invoicing platform that acts as a bridge between SMEs and financing institutions. InvoiceMate leads to easier financial inclusion by enabling SMEs access to various forms of credit like invoice discounting, factoring, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), and supply chain financing. InvoiceMate has processed over $114 million in invoices and partnered with nine financial institutions with over $5mn in locked lending allocation.

As part of the partnership not only will InvoiceMate use the Internet Computer blockchain it will work with the DFINITY Foundation to add value to the ICP ecosystem as a whole. The InvoiceMate team will act as advisors and mentors for other enterprise blockchain projects. This will include running workshops for enterprise blockchain organizations, InvoiceMate’s large network of partners and universities that are interested in exploring the Internet Computer.

InvoiceMate’s tech arm MateSol will also serve as a “dev shop” and support projects wanting to integrate ICP into their operations. InvoiceMate brings a wealth of experience from the enterprise blockchain industry and is set to play a large role in enterprise adoption for the Internet Computer blockchain.

Muhammad Salman Anjum, Chief Mate at InvoiceMate said, “We’re excited to migrate to the Internet Computer blockchain. InvoiceMate has built its reputation on trust and efficiency, and that is what we are looking for in a blockchain. The Internet Computer enables us to use the power of invoices to aid SMEs in accessing credit but in a decentralized, tamperproof, and scalable manner.”

The partnership between the DFINITY Foundation and InvoiceMate strengthens the presence of the Internet Computer in the region.

Recently, the ICP.HUB GCC was founded in Dubai and is one of the newest editions to the region, known as the Crypto Oasis, the fastest growing Blockchain Ecosystem in the World, now with more than 1,800 organization and 8,650 individuals working in it.. The ICP.HUB GCC is a Web3 community of developers and entrepreneurs building the Internet Computer’s presence in the Gulf. The Hub is focused on education, including workshops for developers, incubation, helping founders from ideation to MVP, and developing blockchain use cases for corporates and governments. The ICP.HUB GCC also facilitates partnerships between the DFINITY Foundation and local enterprises.

Saed Ereiqat, Co-Founder of the ICP.HUB GCC said, “Since the inception of the ICP.Hub GCC, we have been building the groundwork for projects to transiFor more information, visittion into the ICP Ecosystem smoothly, and we are seeing significant interest from the local ecosystem to build. InvoiceMate is the perfect example of a mature, Dubai-grown project moving to the ICP Ecosystem. I am looking forward to working with the team on developing corporate use cases powered by ICP!.”

The Internet Computer is a general-purpose, layer-one blockchain that acts as a Cloud 3.0. The network has been operating for over two years and has experienced zero downtime. It also processes over 750 million transactions daily, a 425% increase from its first year of operation. The Internet Computer is the only blockchain network in the world capable of hosting social networks and enterprise systems, providing an alternative to the Legacy IT stack, which incorporates Web 2.0 infrastructures such as centralized cloud services run by Big Tech, which run databases and web servers.