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HALA Capital Q3 2025 | Broader Horizon of Capital Beyond Ventures, Across Alternatives |
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| | | This quarter marks a pivotal milestone, not only for us but for the region’s investment landscape. As HALA Capital, we are licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to evolve into a multi-asset investment firm, extending our reach Beyond Ventures and Across Alternatives.
Q3 2025 reflected that transformation in motion, from leadership features and ecosystem partnerships to record-breaking portfolio growth. Together with visionary founders, we continue to shape industries, unlock opportunities, and broaden the horizon of capital in Saudi Arabia and beyond. |
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| | Shaping Founder–Investor Relationships In his recent feature with Entrepreneur Middle East, our Founder & CEO Ali Abussaud shared thoughtful perspectives on how founders can cultivate long-term, trust-based relationships with investors, extending far beyond immediate funding outcomes. Read the full feature |
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| Corporate Engagement Program at Scale with Monsha’at
This quarter, we and Monsha’at hosted 50+ mentorship sessions, engaged 15+ corporates, and welcomed 20+ ambitious scaleups spanning fintech, telecom, retail, logistics, travel, and insurance.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to every mentor, speaker, and corporate leader whose generous insights on procurement, sales strategies, and partnership readiness empowered startups to navigate the complexities of corporate collaboration. Program recap
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| | Empowering Founders Across Ecosystems
Nada Helmy, HALA Capital’s Value Creation Manager, represented the firm across two entrepreneurship events this quarter. She joined the Spark Entrepreneurship Bootcamp by Vodafone Foundation to lead a session titled “Entrepreneurship Navigation in the Saudi Startup Ecosystem” and spoke at Techne Summit Cairo 2025, delivering a workshop titled “Beyond the Deal: Building Partnerships and Investor Relations That Power Growth”. |
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| | | | | | | Fueling AI for the Arab World Intella closed a $12.5 million Series A round led by Prosus, with HALA Capital proudly participating. The company partnered with Jumia Egypt to launch an Arabic voice-ordering experience via Ziila and collaborated with Visa to bring conversational AI solutions to financial institutions across MENA. Ziila also became fluent in Saudi different dialects, making interactions more natural and localized. CTO & Co-Founder Omar Mansour presented cutting-edge research at the 9th World Conference on Smart Trends, while CEO Nour Taher shared Intella’s success story in regional media. |
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| | Expanding Fintech Horizons Nearpay advanced its global reach by joining the Mastercard Engage Partner Network, securing a partnership with SuperSonic POS in the U.S., and achieving UnionPay International kernel certification. The company also played an active role as a Bronze Sponsor at the Financial Academy Forum, while signing a strategic agreement with Alinmapay during Money20/20 Middle East.
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| | Momentum, AUM Growth & Industry Recognition Sarwa reported another record quarter, growing to $828M+ in AUM, adding $124M in new total deposits, and seeing +39% QoQ growth in trading volume, reflecting strong product-market fit and customer trust. The team also gathered with clients to celebrate milestones and share what’s next. On the recognition front, Sarwa was honored at the Global Broker Awards 2025 with distinctions including Best MENA Region Broker, Best Robo-Advisor, Best High-Yield Savings Account (USD), and Rising Star Broker – MENA.
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| | Driving Logistics Innovation Torod was selected into the Saudi Unicorns Program as one of the Kingdom’s leading scaleups. CEO Faisal Almaklas was appointed to the Logistics National Committee, reflecting the company’s growing influence in national policy. Torod also supported the innovation community as a Silver Sponsor at JadaThon and extended its thought leadership through their CEO’s appearance on Thmanyah Radio’s Podcast “Swalif Business”. |
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Scaling Immersive Experiences
VUZ surpassed 2 billion immersive screen views, powering over 20,000 events and 1,000 immersive projects, and solidifying its leadership in immersive media experiences. |
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| | Redefining Housing Finance
Rize had a transformative quarter, joining the Saudi Unicorns Program and unveiling a new brand identity that reflects its evolution.
The company also announced key partnerships with GOSI for a retiree rent solution, Lean Technologies, Partners for Growth, and Inma Alkhaldiya Real Estate, reinforcing its leadership in innovative fintech and proptech. |
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| | Crossing Borders with Scale
Omniful expanded rapidly this quarter, entering the Saudi Unicorns Program and deepening its logistics partnerships with Navlungo and ParkPalet in Turkey. It also became a Trendyol Group Integration Partner, giving sellers access to 20M+ active users, while expanding globally through collaborations with PTS Worldwide Express and Cargopak in Germany. |
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| | | This quarter captures more than just milestones; it marks the beginning of HALA Capital’s new era. Our journey ahead will embrace broader investment horizons, spanning venture capital, private equity, and private credit, as we continue to empower visionary founders and investors alike. As we unveil the new HALA Capital identity, complete with refreshed branding and an expanded mandate, we’re setting the stage for a future where capital meets creativity, and growth transcends boundaries. Beyond ventures. Across alternatives. A broader horizon of capital.
Stay tuned for what’s next. Connect with us on LinkedIn and visit hala.capital for upcoming updates. |
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| Warm regards, The HALA Capital Team |
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