Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment has announced the launch of its flagship private credit fund, the Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, with a target size of up to $200 million (SAR 750M). The new fund is designed to offer institutional and private wealth investors direct access to the region’s rapidly expanding private credit market.
Initial Close Exceeds $80M With Fintech Focus
The fund has already achieved a significant milestone, completing its first close at over $80 million (SAR 300M). Demonstrating immediate momentum, the fund has deployed capital into its first two investments, backing regional fintech platforms Lendo and JeelPay.
This initial focus on high-quality technology companies underscores the fund’s strategy to support innovative and growing businesses across the GCC. Jadwa Investment anticipates closing two additional investments within the first half of 2026, further solidifying its position in the market.
Capitalizing on Growing Credit Demand
The launch of Jadwa’s first blind-pool regional private credit vehicle signals strong confidence in the asset class, which is experiencing increased demand amid strong regional economic growth.
“This fund reflects Jadwa’s ability to originate and execute attractive private credit opportunities, and our conviction in the asset class in light of Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC’s economic momentum and growing demand for credit,” said Tariq Al-Sudairy, Managing Director & CEO of Jadwa Investment.
Fidaa Haddad, Managing Director & Head of Private Credit at Jadwa Investment, added, “Our private credit platform is designed to support high-quality companies across multiple transactions, offering investors access the growing private credit market in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC.”
About Jadwa Investment
Headquartered in Riyadh, Jadwa Investment is a leading investment management and advisory firm in the MENA region. The firm manages over $30 billion (SAR 110B) in client assets across multiple strategies, including public equity, private equity, real estate, private credit, fixed income, and money market investments. Its client base includes government-related entities, local and international institutional investors, and private wealth investors.
Source: Waya
