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Investor confidence is rising in Middle East startups, from proptech funding rounds to strategic bets in the growing gaming sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These moves reflect a broader regional trend: supporting ventures that harness technology to tackle real-world challenges \u2014 ranging from home ownership and food security to cultural entertainment\u2014 while aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE\u2019s economic diversification goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Holo raises $22m in Series A round<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In one of the Gulf Cooperation Council\u2019s largest Series A rounds this year, UAE-based fintech Holo has raised $22 million to expand its tech-enabled home-buying platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a press release, the round was led by Saudi Arabia\u2019s Impact46, with participation from Abu Dhabi\u2019s Mubadala, Rua Growth Fund, anb seed, and MoreThan Capital, alongside returning investors Salica Oryx Fund and Dubai Future District Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The funding comes amid growth in regional real estate markets, with the UAE projected to reach $217 billion by 2030 and Saudi Arabia\u2019s market expected to hit $310 billion. Holo plans to leverage its profitable UAE base to scale into the high-growth Saudi market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michael Hunter and Arran Summerhill, co-founders of Holo, said: \u201cAt Holo, we\u2019ve always believed that buying a home shouldn\u2019t be complicated. With this raise, we\u2019re not only scaling across borders but also scaling trust, simplicity, and access to homeownership.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They added: \u201cOur profitability in the UAE has given us the strength and confidence to invest ambitiously in high-growth markets like Saudi Arabia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The founders noted that momentum around homeownership and digital transformation is accelerating as the Kingdom advances toward Vision 2030. \u201cThe vision is regional, and with backing from world-class investors, we\u2019re in a prime position to keep raising the bar for how home-buying should work \u2014 faster, smarter, and built around the customer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basmah Al-Sinaidi, managing partner at Impact46, said: \u201cHolo is bringing much-needed clarity to a process that\u2019s long been opaque. By streamlining access to lenders and giving users full control of their home financing journey, they\u2019re reshaping how people buy homes across the region.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ali Al-Mheiri, executive director of UAE Diversified Assets at Mubadala, added: \u201cOur investment in Holo comes from our belief in the strength of its vision, leadership, and ability to reshape how people navigate the home-buying journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maalexi, a B2B food and agri-trade platform, has secured a Shariah-compliant credit facility of up to $20 million from Amwal Capital Partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initial $5 million tranche will be used to scale operations and integrate thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises into the platform, bolstering food security in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The facility is structured as a tech-enabled securitization, collateralized against Maalexi\u2019s inventory and receivables. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIndie studio Starvania raised $1.1 million from Merak Capital and Impact46. (Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Maalexi CEO Azam Pasha said: \u201cThis facility is more than capital \u2014 it is a catalyst to enhance our capabilities and help us build resilient and intelligent food supply chains that are driven by speed, transparency, and trust.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added: \u201cCombined with the capital support of partners like Amwal Capital, these innovations are redefining how food is digitally procured, stored, and distributed \u2014 reinforcing food security across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharif Eid, head of private credit at Amwal Capital Partners, said: \u201cMaalexi\u2019s proprietary technology stack, deep market linkages, and robust operational controls set a new benchmark for de-risking and scaling agri-trade.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saudi gaming ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Saudi gaming ecosystem is experiencing a surge of activity, reflecting the Kingdom\u2019s strategic focus on the sector under Vision 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impact46 committed $53 million to Kammelna in its largest investment to date. The studio behind the digitized version of the Saudi card game Baloot has achieved over 6 million downloads and boasts 1 million monthly active users. Abdulaziz Al-Omran, founder and CEO of Impact46, called the deal a turning point not just for Saudi gaming, but for what it means to invest in culturally grounded, scalable IP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kammelna\u2019s CEO Bader Al-Zamil said the partnership will help build more games that carry the spirit of our culture to players everywhere. Separately, indie studio Starvania raised $1.1 million from Merak Capital and Impact46. According to a press release, the funding will enhance production capabilities for PC and console games and support recruitment of top talent. The studio, founded by Meaad Aflah and Muslih Al-Zahrani, gained recognition with its Arabian mythology-inspired game Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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