Numou, the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) dedicated SME growth platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Abhi, a regional fintech and neobank, to enhance financing access for small and medium enterprises across the region.
This collaboration aims to address a critical challenge for SMEs by providing faster and more transparent access to working capital.
Streamlining Access to Working Capital
Through the new agreement, SMEs operating on the Numou platform will be able to bridge the common liquidity gap that exists between issuing an invoice and receiving payment. By integrating Abhi’s embedded finance and digital lending infrastructure, the partnership will significantly expedite the credit assessment and loan disbursement process.
This integration empowers local businesses to seize growth opportunities and deliver on contracts without being held back by cash flow constraints, strengthening the overall resilience of the SME sector.
An Ecosystem-First Approach
Leaders from both organizations highlighted the partnership’s alignment with their shared mission to support regional economic development.
“Partnering with Abhi allows us to address one of the biggest challenges for SMEs — timely access to financing,” said Mohamed Al Binali, General Manager of Numou. “This collaboration strengthens our mission to build a more inclusive and resilient SME ecosystem across the UAE and beyond.”
Omair Ansari, Co-founder & CEO of Abhi, added, “Our partnership with Numou reflects our shared commitment to empowering the SME sector, the backbone of regional economies. By embedding ABHI’s digital lending infrastructure into Numou’s ecosystem, we are reimagining how businesses access capital, making it faster, more transparent, and more inclusive.”
About Numou
Numou is Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) SME growth platform, dedicated to empowering small and medium enterprises across the UAE. By connecting businesses with financiers, advisors, and government opportunities, Numou works to bridge the funding gap that can hinder SME expansion while fostering transparency and trust across the ecosystem.
About Abhi
Abhi provides a comprehensive suite of financial solutions, including Earned Wage Access and SME Financing, and has established partnerships with over 5,000 companies. The fintech has gained recognition from Hub71 and Endeavor and was the first in the MENAP region to receive the Technology Pioneer 2023 Award from the World Economic Forum. Abhi was also selected as one of the Future 100 companies in the UAE and is part of Mastercard’s Start Path Small Business program.
Source: Zawya
