Holo Raises $22 Million Series A to Digitize Home Financing Across the Gulf

Company Snapshot
Holo is transforming how home financing works across the Middle East. By digitizing what was once a manual, opaque, and paperwork-heavy mortgage process, the Dubai-based startup offers borrowers real-time comparisons across more than 20 lenders. Its combination of proprietary automation software and expert mortgage advisors makes it easier and faster for individuals and investors to secure financing. With over AED 1 billion processed monthly and more than 80,000 clients served, Holo is positioning itself as the region’s go-to home financing platform.

Title
Holo Raises $22 Million Series A to Digitize Home Financing Across the Gulf

Subtitle
Impact46 leads the round to fuel Holo’s regional expansion and technology development.

Intro
Holo announced on September 10, 2025, that it secured a $22 million Series A funding round led by Impact46, with participation from Mubadala, Rua Growth Fund, anb seed, MoreThan Capital, Salica Oryx Fund, and Dubai Future District Fund. Founded in 2020 by Michael Hunter and Arran Summerhill, Holo is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The funds will accelerate its Gulf expansion and enhance its proprietary mortgage technology, which simplifies access to home loans from multiple lenders. The platform currently processes more than AED 1 billion in transactions monthly and serves a growing base of 80,000 clients.

What the Company Does
Holo operates a fully digital mortgage marketplace designed for speed and transparency.

• Provides instant access to 20+ regional lenders for real-time comparison

• Automates approval, underwriting, and document processing through proprietary technology

• Offers personalized guidance through expert mortgage advisors

• Enables a seamless, paperless financing journey from pre-approval to completion

• Processes over AED 1 billion monthly and supports 80,000+ clients

Who It’s Best For
Segments:

• Homebuyers

• Property investors

• Real estate developers in MENA

Use Cases:

• Mortgage comparison

• Pre-approval and digital financing

• Lender matchmaking

Deployment / Fit:

• 100% digital platform

• Ideal for individuals and advisors in the UAE and KSA

Similar Companies

• Tamam (Saudi Arabia): Offers digital consumer financing under Shariah-compliant frameworks.

• Mortgage Finder UAE: Focuses on mortgage brokerage but lacks Holo’s proprietary automation.

• Syarah Finance: Expanding into digital lending but primarily focused on vehicle financing.

• Bayzat: Though focused on HR and benefits, similarly digitizes complex financial processes for consumers.

Holo differentiates itself through its hybrid model combining automation and human expertise, along with deep integrations across regional lenders.

How to Get in Touch
Website: https://www.useholo.com
Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
Contact: https://www.useholo.com/contact

Team / Founders

• Michael Hunter, Co-Founder – Former General Manager at compareit4me, a leading mortgage comparison platform.

• Arran Summerhill, Co-Founder – Previously VP of Sales at a regional bank, with over a decade of experience in financial services.