Bahrain - Sharikat Mubasher: Lola, a Bahrain-based cake ordering and customization platform, successfully raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Vision Ventures with participation from Aljazira Capital, Seedra Ventures, Plus VC, and other investors.

Lola will use the new capital to accelerate the development of a central production facility in Dammam and expand its network of cloud bakeries, the company announced in a press release today.

The Dammam facility is designed to bring consistency, control, and scalability to the business.

Lola’s early model relied on local bakeries to fulfil orders. This model blends centralized production with distributed “cloud bakeries” in key cities, allowing Lola to maintain quality while scaling efficiently across markets.

Othman Janahi, Founder of Lola, said: “This funding allows us to scale that vision, strengthen our infrastructure, and maintain full control over the customer experience. With strong demand and a clear roadmap, we’re closing the gap between imagination and reality, making perfection the standard for every celebration.”

Along with cake customization, Lola’s broader vision is to become a full celebration platform, including gifting, decoration, and the moments that bring people together.

The company aims to transform how people experience celebrations across the MENA region by turning the whole process into a seamless digital experience. It started in Bahrain, then expanded into Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, growing rapidly as demand surged across the region.