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HALA Capital
About HALA Capital
HALA Capital is a CMA-licensed, closed joint stock company headquartered in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Originally known as HALA Ventures, we’ve evolved from a venture capital powerhouse into a full-spectrum private capital asset manager—spanning Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Real Estate. With over SAR 4 billion in portfolio value, four successful exits, and multiple companies surpassing 15x valuation milestones, HALA Capital stands as a leading force in Saudi Arabia’s private capital landscape.
Investment Philosophy
Long-term value creation
Hands-on guidance
Flexibility across industries
Risk-aware, opportunity-driven
Meet the Founders
Professional Investor, Licensed Financial Consultant, Serial Entrepreneur, and Ex- Corporate Banker.
After 18 years in managing the family investments, and 10 years in the Corporate & Institutional banking sector, between ABC Bank, SAMBA, NCB, & Saudi Hollandi Bank, where Ali Abussaud was managing a portfolio in excess of USD 1.5 Billion, Ali founded Financial Horizon Group in 2014 that provides financial & management consulting, recruitment and executive search services. During the same period, Ali & his business partner started their Corporate Investment Fund which invested in various Asset-Classes including Venture Capital.
After 18 years in managing the family investments, and 10 years in the Corporate & Institutional banking sector, between ABC Bank, SAMBA, NCB, & Saudi Hollandi Bank, where Ali Abussaud was managing a portfolio in excess of USD 1.5 Billion, Ali founded Financial Horizon Group in 2014 that provides financial & management consulting, recruitment and executive search services. During the same period, Ali & his business partner started their Corporate Investment Fund which invested in various Asset-Classes including Venture Capital.
In 2018, Ali co-founded HALA Ventures, one of the well valued active venture capital firms in Saudi and MENA region.
Ali holds a B.S. degree in Finance & Economics from KFUPM.
Professional Investor, Social Entrepreneur, and Ex- Corporate Banker.
After several years as a corporate banker at National Commercial Bank “NCB”, where he used to manage a diversified portfolio of more than USD 150 million, Hussain AlMarhoon joined his family business as a Deputy General Manager, where he managed the Finance & Investment Division. Later on, he joined Financial Horizon Group to co-manage the SME Consultation department.
In 2014, Hussain & his business partner started their Corporate Investment Fund which invested in various Asset-Classes including Venture Capital.
After several years as a corporate banker at National Commercial Bank “NCB”, where he used to manage a diversified portfolio of more than USD 150 million, Hussain AlMarhoon joined his family business as a Deputy General Manager, where he managed the Finance & Investment Division. Later on, he joined Financial Horizon Group to co-manage the SME Consultation department.
In 2014, Hussain & his business partner started their Corporate Investment Fund which invested in various Asset-Classes including Venture Capital.
In 2018, Hussain co-founded HALA Ventures, one of the well valued active venture capital firms in Saudi and MENA region.
Hussain holds a B.S. degree in Management Information System from KFUPM.
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Top VC in MENA 2024
In 2024, we crowned our accomplishments by being recognized among the Top VCs in MENA in 2024 by Forbes. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our team, partners, and the incredible entrepreneurs we support.
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