Jadwa Launches SAR 750m GCC Private Credit Fund

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 14 January 2026:

Jadwa Investment, one of the Middle East’s leading investment management and advisory firms, has announced the launch of its flagship private credit vehicle, the Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, targeting commitments of up to SAR 750 million (USD 200 million).

The fund has successfully completed its first close, securing more than SAR 300 million (USD 80 million) in investor commitments. Demonstrating strong early momentum, the fund has already deployed capital into its first two investments through partnerships with prominent regional fintech platforms Lendo and JeelPay. Jadwa expects to finalize two additional investments during the first half of 2026.

Following a series of successful deal-specific private credit strategies, the Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund represents the firm’s first blind-pool regional private credit fund. The vehicle is designed to provide institutional and private wealth investors with diversified exposure to high-quality private credit opportunities across the GCC, a market experiencing rapid expansion driven by economic diversification, regulatory reform, and rising demand for alternative financing solutions.

Commenting on the launch, Tariq Al-Sudairy, Managing Director and CEO of Jadwa Investment, said:
“Private credit has become an increasingly important strategic allocation for sophisticated investors worldwide. The launch of this fund highlights Jadwa’s strong origination and execution capabilities, as well as our confidence in the long-term fundamentals of Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC, where demand for flexible credit solutions continues to grow.”

Fidaa Haddad, Managing Director and Head of Private Credit at Jadwa Investment, added:
“Our private credit platform is built to support high-quality businesses across multiple transactions and economic cycles. Through this fund, investors gain access to a diversified portfolio of private credit opportunities in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC. We are pleased to announce our initial investments and look forward to delivering consistent, risk-adjusted returns.”

The launch of the Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund reinforces Jadwa Investment’s commitment to delivering innovative and tailored investment solutions. It also reflects the firm’s ability to leverage its deep regional presence, strong deal origination network, and extensive private capital expertise to meet the evolving needs of institutional and private wealth clients.