HB Investments

Q: When was HB Investments last fund created?

HB Investments last fund was created/launched in 2017-12-14.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

$4 000 M

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Series A

Region of investment

Middle East

Investor profile last updated: 31 August, 2026

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.

Industry

Infrastructure Life Sciences Technology MedTech Telecommunications SaaS Pharmaceuticals Mobile/Apps Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage E-commerce/Marketplace Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products HealthTech AdTech Education Fashion/Beauty Travel LegalTech

HB Investments Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
HB Investments Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Foodtech Media and Entertainment Travel LegalTech	Pre-seed Seed	Middle East	$5-10 m	$835 M	December 2017

Contacts

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Karan Wats Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

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Mahindar Kumar Senior Analyst

Senior Analyst

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FAQs about HB Investments

Is HB Investments a venture capital or private equity firm?

HB Investments is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is HB Investments located?

HB Investments is located in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

When was HB Investments founded?

HB Investments was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does HB Investments invest in?

HB Investments invests in companies and startups in Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Technology, MedTech, Telecommunications, SaaS, Pharmaceuticals, Mobile/Apps, Medical Devices, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, E-commerce/Marketplace, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, HealthTech, AdTech, Education, Fashion/Beauty, Travel, LegalTech.

What is HB Investments geographical focus of investments?

HB Investments invests in companies and startups in Middle East.

At what stages of companies and startups does HB Investments typically invest in?

HB Investments invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of HB Investments investment?

HB Investments usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for HB Investments?

HB Investments has around $4 000m assets under management.

When was HB Investments last fund created?

HB Investments last fund was created/launched in 2017-12-14

What are the contacts of HB Investments?

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