HALA
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Consumer fintech (payments/lending) that closed a $157M Series B.
Recent News
Gulf Business Pivots and SME Survival: H1 2026 Review
H1 2026 saw Gulf startups that pivoted capture capital and share, with fintech and e‑commerce/logistics dominating VC flows (notably Tabby and Hala), while legacy mid‑market firms struggled under tighter liquidity. Large industrial project financing also featured, led by United Solar's polysilicon plant funding in Oman.
The 11 Fintech Champions of Saudi Arabia
A report finds 11 of MENA’s top 20 fintechs are headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with a combined valuation of about US$13.79 billion, highlighting the Kingdom’s dominance in payments, BNPL, digital banking, insurtech and financial infrastructure. Fintech funding in MENA reached US$1.14 billion in 2025, and early 2026 activity shows strong Saudi fintech investment momentum.
15 Fintech VCs Funding Riyadh Startups in 2026
The article profiles at least 15 active local and regional VCs driving Riyadh’s 2026 fintech boom, highlighting major funds and several startups (Stake, Tabby, HALA, Wahed, Mala) that have raised recent rounds or strategic investments.