Press release: Capital Mills Invests $5M in Halalbooking
Empowering global growth in halal travel
Halal-Friendly Travel Platform
Capital Mills Invests $5M in Halalbooking, Fueling Global Expansion of Halal-Friendly Travel
London, October 2025 – Capital Mills, a leading Dutch investment firm, is proud to announce its non-dilutive investment in Halalbooking, the leading platform for halal-friendly accommodation worldwide. This investment, which includes an initial injection of $3 million, increasing to $5 million over the coming year, marks the firm's second UK investment and fourth investment from its recently launched successor private credit fund.
With this strategic partnership, Halalbooking will accelerate its international growth and further scale its unique technology for Muslim-friendly travel.
Halalbooking: Scaling Global Access to Halal-Friendly Travel
Halalbooking’s online platform empowers travelers to find accommodation tailored to their specific needs, such as: hotels offering halal food, hotels with ladies-only and family-friendly beaches and pools, and villas with private pools
Launched in 2014, Halalbooking’s customers booked more than 16,000 hotels in over 100 countries over the past year and the company is trusted by over 1.9 million Loyalty Club members worldwide.
In 2024, Halalbooking reported annual sales of $75 million and a profit increase of 20% year-on-year, highlighting its resilience and rapid growth despite global market challenges.
“This investment marks an exciting new chapter for Halalbooking.
“Our goal is to make halal-friendly travel accessible for all, and with Capital Mills’ support, we are ready to drive innovation and reach even more customers across key markets in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.”
Elnur Seyidli
CEO Halalbooking
“Capital Mills sees significant opportunities in halal travel, an expanding global market with millions of underserved customers. Halalbooking has built an impressive platform with strong technology, an international customer base, and a clear vision for inclusive travel. We look forward to supporting Halalbooking’s next phase of growth as they set new standards for the travel industry.”
Barry de Kock
Managing Partner at Capital Mills
Record Growth, Strategic Partnerships, & Global Recognition
Halalbooking is renowned for its record-breaking sales and fast growth. Its app and website allow travelers to easily search over 500,000 accommodation options by halal-friendly facilities, and the company has received multiple awards for its innovation in travel. Recent strategic partnerships with major international brands including Turkish Airlines and Expedia further highlight Halalbooking's global reach and expertise.
About Halalbooking
Halalbooking is the world’s leading online platform for Muslim travelers, helping millions of travelers worldwide find and book hotels, villas, and resorts catering for their halal needs in over 100 countries.
About Capital Mills
The Netherlands – based Capital Mills is a venture capitalist founded in 2015 and backed by a group of experienced entrepreneurial investors. Focused on long–term collaboration and active support it invests in fast-growing B2B SaaS companies with state-of-the-art technology and ambitious founders.
