HB Investments
VC
2017
$4 000 M
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Profile
HB Investments is a venture capital firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded by the creators of Huda Beauty. The firm is led by Huda Kattan and Mona Kattan, and it operates with a team of around 10 professionals, including 5 partners. Known for its brand-building expertise, HB Investments focuses on creating positive global impacts through strategic partnerships and co-creation with entrepreneurs.
The firm invests in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies, with a preference for sectors such as information technology, media and entertainment, and telecommunications. HB Investments manages a fund with an AUM of $835 million, launched in 2017. The firm primarily targets investments in the Middle East and South Korea, with a focus on Series A rounds.
Notable investments include Kitopi - a managed cloud kitchen service, Uptime - an app for 5-minute knowledge hacks, Fresha - an online booking platform for salons, Humantra - a wellness brand, The Luxury Closet - a luxury consignment platform, and Floranow - a B2B floral marketplace.
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HB Investments Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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HB Investments Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Fashion/Beauty
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Media and Entertainment
Travel
LegalTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Middle East
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$5-10 m
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$835 M
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December 2017
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