UAE-based fintech Holo has secured $22 million in Series A funding, one of the largest rounds in the GCC this year, to scale its digital homeownership platform across the region.
The round was led by Saudi Arabia’s Impact46, with participation from Mubadala Investment Company, Rua Growth Fund, anb seed, and MoreThan Capital, alongside returning backers Salica Oryx Fund and Dubai Future District Fund.
The raise comes as the UAE’s real estate market is projected to grow from $143 billion in 2025 to $217 billion by 2030, driven by national housing strategies, blockchain-based land registries, and urban mega-plans like Dubai 2040.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s $203 billion housing market is forecast to hit $310 billion by 2030, fuelled by Vision 2030 housing reforms, a surge in mortgage penetration, and developments such as Riyadh Digital City.
By merging fintech with proptech, Holo is positioning itself at the center of these multi-billion-dollar transformations, digitising access to mortgages and making homeownership simpler, faster, and more transparent.
Holo: Scaling Trust, Simplicity, and Access
Founded by Michael Hunter and Arran Summerhill, Holo has already achieved profitability in the UAE, where its platform connects buyers directly to lenders and removes friction from the mortgage process.
“At Holo, we’ve always believed that buying a home shouldn’t be complicated,” the founders said in a joint statement.
“With this raise, we’re scaling across borders with a platform built on trust, simplicity, and access. Our profitability in the UAE gives us confidence as we expand into high-growth markets like Saudi Arabia, where momentum around homeownership and digital transformation is accelerating under Vision 2030.”
Backed by Strategic Capital
Lead investor Impact46 emphasised that Holo is filling a structural gap in the market. “Holo is bringing clarity to a process that’s long been opaque,” said Basmah AlSinaidi, Managing Partner.
“Their expansion into Saudi reflects rising demand for seamless, tech-driven ownership experiences. As lead investors, this partnership aligns with our thesis: backing real solutions, built by sharp founders, for markets that are moving fast.”
Mubadala’s UAE Investments Platform also highlighted the company’s alignment with national priorities. “Our investment in Holo reflects confidence in the UAE’s strong and resilient real estate market and the growing role of fintech in shaping property ownership,” said Ali Al Mheiri, Executive Director.
“It demonstrates how collaboration can accelerate the UAE’s economic diversification and unlock real value for communities through technology-driven solutions.”
Rua Growth Fund’s Turki Aljoaib noted that Holo is uniquely positioned to serve Saudi Arabia’s evolving property market: “By digitising and democratising access to mortgages, Holo is building the fintech infrastructure for a more inclusive and accessible future of homeownership in the region.”
Building for Regional Impact
The fresh capital will also fuel Holo’s internal growth, expanding its product capabilities and recruiting top regional talent. With operations already in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the company is focused on building diverse, future-ready teams that reflect the markets it serves.
As MENA accelerates its digital transformation, Holo is emerging as one of the region’s most influential fintech ventures, bridging the gap between traditional real estate and next-generation financial services.
Backed by leading investors and operating in two of the Arab world’s most dynamic economies, the startup is setting the stage for a more inclusive future of homeownership across the region.
