Empowering Growth, Adding Value, and Amplifying Impact – Every Investment Counts

Professional Investor, Licensed Financial Consultant, Serial Entrepreneur, and Ex- Corporate Banker.
After 18 years in managing the family investments, and 10 years in the Corporate & Institutional banking sector, between ABC Bank, SAMBA, NCB, & Saudi Hollandi Bank, where Ali Abussaud was managing a portfolio in excess of USD 1.5 Billion, Ali founded Financial Horizon Group in 2014 that provides financial & management consulting, recruitment and executive search services. During the same period, Ali & his business partner started their Corporate Investment Fund which invested in various Asset-Classes including Venture Capital.

In 2018, Ali co-founded HALA Ventures, one of the well valued active venture capital firms in Saudi and MENA region.

Ali holds a B.S. degree in Finance & Economics from KFUPM.

Professional Investor, Social Entrepreneur, and Ex- Corporate Banker.

After several years as a corporate banker at National Commercial Bank “NCB”, where he used to manage a diversified portfolio of more than USD 150 million, Hussain AlMarhoon joined his family business as a Deputy General Manager, where he managed the Finance & Investment Division. Later on, he joined Financial Horizon Group to co-manage the SME Consultation department.
In 2014, Hussain & his business partner started their Corporate Investment Fund which invested in various Asset-Classes including Venture Capital.

In 2018, Hussain co-founded HALA Ventures, one of the well valued active venture capital firms in Saudi and MENA region.

Hussain holds a B.S. degree in Management Information System from KFUPM.

Account Manager, Compliance Specialist and Operation Internal Auditor..

With over 15 years and through different financial services industries, between SABB bank, American Express Saudi Arabia, Q-Invest and Financial Horizon Group, where he has held different positions focusing on the compliance and operation internal audit, including Compliance & AML Manager at American Express and AVP - Compliance & AML at QInvest.
Qussay holds a B.S degree in Finance from New York Institute of Technology.

Nada graduated from the American University in Cairo (AUC) with a major in IMC and minor in Business. She was the Incubation/Acceleration Program Manager at EdVentures. Earlier, she worked at TIEC Incubator under the Egyptian MCIT. She also worked as Project Manager at Vflock where she supported the launch of Athar Accelerator and was a co-founder of an educational startup, Journey of Entrepreneurship, which has succeeded in growing internationally. Nada hosts a podcast that explores the personal side of entrepreneurship and creates content on social media about entrepreneurship. She has served as a mentor/trainer for startups in diverse industries.

Introducing Fatimah AlSaeed, a distinguished Compliance and Legal Professional celebrated for her pioneering approach to compliance challenges. Armed with a profound understanding of legal principles and exceptional communication skills, Fatimah crafts compelling compliance programs and cultivates a culture of integrity.

Afaf has more than 5 years experience in Investments & Finance with extensive focus on Assets Management, Investment Analysis, & Market Research.
Afaf holds a bachelor's degree in Finance with honors from the College of Business Administration at King Saud University and Holds CME-1 (The General Securities Qualification Examination) & CME-4 (The International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management) from the Capital Market Authority.

Meet Ali, a venture capital expert with a track record in startup development. He led a World Bank-funded program at Avanz Capital, drove VC education in MENA, collaborated with GIZ and Changelabs, and expanded the Hult Prize in Egypt. Ali holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the British University in Egypt, enriching HALA Ventures with his strategic expertise.

Mariam is a creative and skilled graphic designer with a bachelor degree in Graphic and Digital Design from the University of Greenwich. With 5 years of experience in the design field, Mariam has worked as a Brand Identity Designer at Tandem Branding and as a freelancer. She blends a love for organization with creativity and design expertise to produce clean, clear designs that communicate effectively, always prioritizing efficiency in visual communication.

Yousef is a highly skilled and dedicated professional with a passion for data analysis and investment.
Throughout his career, Yousef has been actively involved in analyzing large datasets, extracting meaningful insights, and making data-driven recommendations to optimize strategies.

In his current role as an Investment Operations Associate, Yousef plays a crucial role in supporting investment teams by providing accurate and timely data analysis, & performing various investment operations activities. Yousef holds a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from Lebanese American University.

Meet Sarah Aqeel, our meticulous Admin Assistant who prioritizes customer satisfaction. With exceptional communication, problem-solving, and time management skills, Sarah ensures seamless organizational operations, streamlines administrative procedures, and delivers outstanding customer service.