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Holo, a fintech platform reinventing how people buy homes in the UAE, said on Monday it has raised $22m in one of the largest Series A rounds in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 2025.
The round was led by Saudi Arabia’s Impact46, with support from Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, Rua Growth Fund, anb seed, and MoreThan Capital, alongside returning investors Salica Oryx Fund and Dubai Future District Fund.
Michael Hunter and Arran Summerhill, co-founders of Holo, said: “At Holo, we’ve always believed that buying a home shouldn’t be complicated. With this raise, we’re not only scaling across borders, but also scaling trust, simplicity, and access to homeownership.
“Our profitability in the UAE has given us the strength and confidence to invest ambitiously in high-growth markets like Saudi Arabia. The momentum around homeownership and digital transformation is only accelerating as the kingdom inches closer towards achieving Vision 2030.
“The vision is regional, and with backing from world-class investors, we’re in a prime position to keep raising the bar for how home-buying should work — faster, smarter, and built around the customer. With a mindset around technology being the engine behind everything we do, this has been the driving force behind our vision as we’ve remained focused on building a platform that eliminates the stress, confusion and guesswork of home-buying.”
The UAE and Saudi property markets are projected to grow at 8.66 and 8.77 per cent annually through 2030, respectively, supporting Holo’s regional expansion.
The UAE residential market is forecast to increase from $143bn in 2025 to $217bn by 2030, while Saudi Arabia’s market is expected to grow from $203bn to $310bn over the same period.
Holo said the funding would support internal growth, strengthen its product and teams, and enable the fintech innovator to invest in top regional talent. The company operates in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia, aiming to build inclusive, future-ready teams reflecting the diversity of the markets it serves.
Holo is reshaping how people buy homes across the region, says investor
Basmah AlSinaidi, managing partner at Impact46, said: “Holo is bringing much-needed clarity to a process that’s long been opaque. By streamlining access to lenders and giving users full control of their home financing journey, they’re reshaping how people buy homes across the region. Their expansion into Saudi reflects a bigger shift in consumer expectations — and the rising demand for seamless, tech-driven ownership experiences. As lead investors, this partnership aligns deeply with our thesis: backing real solutions, built by sharp founders, for markets that are moving fast.”
Ali Al Mheiri, executive director of UAE Diversified Assets at Mubadala, said: “Our 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. It also reflects our confidence in the UAE’s strong and resilient real estate market, and the growing role of fintech in shaping the future of property ownership across the region. At Mubadala, we are committed to backing innovative platforms that align with our mandate to deliver economic diversification. This partnership is a strong example of how collaboration can accelerate the UAE’s economic transformation and unlock real value for communities through technology-driven solutions.”
Turki Aljoaib, managing partner at Rua Growth Fund, added: “Holo is tackling a critical market need by digitising and democratising access to mortgages, especially as Saudi Arabia opens its real estate market to foreign investors and first-time homeowners. With a platform built on trust, simplicity, and regulatory alignment, Holo is uniquely positioned to serve a new wave of buyers navigating the kingdom’s evolving property landscape. We’re proud to back a team building the fintech infrastructure for a more inclusive and accessible future of homeownership in the region.”
Holo said it remains focused on its mission to make homeownership simpler, smarter and more accessible, positioning itself to lead the transformation of property ownership in the MENA region.
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