HALA Ventures
Venture capitalSeed
Investment thesis
HALA Ventures positions itself as a highly responsive investment partner for startups, aiming to be the first point of contact for portfolio companies' support and guidance needs. It combines investment with tailored consultancy services designed around each startup's specific requirements, seeking to add value and help companies realize their full potential.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 6 of 16 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ4Enterprise Software Γ3Logistics & Supply Chain Γ3AI & Machine Learning Γ2E-commerce Γ2Fintech Γ2Retail Tech Γ2B2B Marketplaces Γ1
HQs:United Arab EmiratesΓ3Saudi ArabiaΓ2
Investments Β· 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 Β· 12023 Β· 34 dated
Kaso develops supply chain optimization solutions for restaurants and suppliers to reduce food waste.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSDubai, AE
Manar Alkassar(Founder)in
Co-investorsBY Venture PartnersMSA NovoY CombinatorGlobal Founders CapitalMSA CapitalSEEDRA Ventures+1 more
Magnitt, based in the United Arab Emirates, operates a subscription financial data platform covering startups and investment activity.
Data & Infrastructure
Philip BahoshyinDana Aljawderin
Co-investors500 GlobalEQ2 VenturesMerak Capital
NearPay builds payments infrastructure and point-of-sale solutions for merchants in the MENA region and beyond.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaS
Mohammad
Co-investorsVision VenturesSanabil Investments
Omniful provides a platform that connects retail, logistics, and fulfillment operations, giving businesses visibility and coordination across orders, inventory, and delivery.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Mostafa AbolnasrinAlankrit Nishad(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalDASH VenturesVentureSouqRZM InvestmentsSEEDRA Ventures
Sarwa is an investment and personal finance platform that uses technology to lower costs and offer products such as automated investing and a high-yield cash account.
ConsumerFintech
Mark Chahwan(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalPhoenician VCSalica InvestmentsShorooq PartnersVision VenturesMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)+1 more
Torod is a Saudi logistics platform that helps stores and companies manage shipping operations through a unified dashboard connecting them with local and international courier partners.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceInsurTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSRiyadh, SA
Faisal Almaklas(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsElmImpact46Wa'ed Ventures
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Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details β typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BevyBondaiBuseetD360Enhance VenturesIntellaQuantumRizeSuper Commerce
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Magnitt Β· enterpriseam.com Β· Aug 30, 2026
Kaso Β· globalrecognitionawards.org Β· Apr 22, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has HALA Ventures made?
- HALA Ventures has 11 tracked investments.
- What stage does HALA Ventures invest at?
- HALA Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does HALA Ventures focus on?
- HALA Ventures focuses on B2B Marketplaces.
- Who does HALA Ventures co-invest with?
- HALA Ventures most often shares deals with 500 Global, EQ2 Ventures, Merak Capital, among 3 tracked co-investors.
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