Saudi Venture Capital invests in Jadwa Private Credit Fund for SME financing
Saudi Venture Capital has invested in the Jadwa Private Credit Fund, which has committed over SAR 400 million across five investments in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced an investment in the Jadwa Private Credit Fund, which is managed by Jadwa Investment.
Jadwa Investment is an investment management and advisory firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia.
Jadwa’s regional private credit strategy focuses on providing Sharia-compliant financing solutions to companies in Saudi Arabia and the broader region, with a priority placed on Saudi-based enterprises.
To date, the fund has committed over SAR 400 million across five investments. A sixth is expected to be finalised by the fourth quarter of 2026.
SVC was established in 2018 and is a subsidiary of the Small and Medium Enterprises Bank, part of the National Development Fund ecosystem. It aims to stimulate and sustain financing for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), from the pre-seed stage through to the pre-IPO phase. It does so by investing in funds and making direct equity investments in startups and SMEs.
Noura bint Mohammed Al-Sarhan, CEO and Board Member of SVC, said: “Our investment in the Jadwa Private Credit Fund reflects our commitment to expanding access to finance for Saudi small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and strengthening the private investment ecosystem in the Kingdom. Private credit can play a vital role in meeting the financing needs of growth-oriented companies by offering flexible, tailored financial solutions.”
She added: “Through our partnership with Jadwa Investment, we aim to support the development of this key asset class and contribute to fostering sustainable financing for promising Saudi companies, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.”
Tariq Al-Sudairy, Managing Director and CEO of Jadwa Investment, said: “We are pleased to welcome SVC as an investor in the Jadwa Private Credit Fund. This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional investment products to our institutional and high-net-worth clients, leveraging our established regional presence and extensive expertise in private investment markets.”
