Jadwa Investment Launches SAR 750m GCC-Focused Private Credit Fund
Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, has announced the launch of its flagship private credit fund, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, with a target size of up to SAR 750m (USD 200m). The fund has successfully completed its first close at over SAR 300m (USD 80m) and has already deployed capital into its first two investments, in partnerships with regional fintech platforms Lendo and JeelPay.
Two further investments are expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Following the launch of multiple deal-specific private credit funds, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund marks Jadwa’s first blind-pool regional private credit vehicle, offering institutional and private wealth investors access to high-quality opportunities in the GCC’s fast-growing private credit market.
Tariq Al-Sudairy, Managing Director & CEO of Jadwa Investment, commented: "Private credit is increasingly becoming a strategic allocation for sophisticated investors globally. 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."
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. We are excited to announce our first investments and look forward to delivering strong and consistent outcomes for our investors."
The launch of the fund underscores Jadwa’s commitment to providing innovative investment solutions for institutional and private wealth clients, leveraging its deep regional presence, origination capabilities and private capital expertise.
Background Information
Jadwa Investment
The company was incorporated on August 21, 2006 with a paid-up capital of SAR 500 million, when the Saudi Arabian Capital Markets Authority (CMA) granted Jadwa all 5 licenses to operate as a full service Sharia-compliant investment bank in the Kingdom under the license number 37-6034. The firm began its operations on February 19, 2007. Jadwa Investment does not have any controllers among its shareholders.
Jadwa offers wide-ranging investment services that support both individual as well as corporate financial goals. With a proven track record in asset management, financial advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and researched brokerage, Jadwa is a comprehensive financial services firm.