Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, has announced the launch of its flagship private credit vehicle, the Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, targeting up to SAR 750 million (USD 200 million) in total commitments. The fund has already achieved a strong first close of over SAR 300 million (USD 80 million) and has deployed capital into its first two investments.
The initial investments were completed in partnersh
ip with regional fintech platforms Lendo and JeelPay, underscoring Jadwa’s focus on supporting high-quality, fast-growing companies across the GCC. Two additional investments are expected to close in the first half of 2026, reflecting a robust and active deal pipeline.
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The Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund represents Jadwa’s first blind-pool regional private credit fund, following the successful launch of several deal-specific private credit strategies. The new fund is designed to provide institutional and private wealth investors with diversified exposure to the GCC’s rapidly expanding private credit market, which continues to benefit from strong economic fundamentals and increasing demand for alternative financing solutions.
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Commenting on the launch, Tariq Al-Sudairy, Managing Director and CEO of Jadwa Investment, said that private credit has become a strategic allocation for sophisticated investors worldwide. He noted that the fund highlights Jadwa’s ability to originate and execute compelling private credit opportunities, supported by the economic momentum in Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC region.
Fidaa Haddad, Managing Director and Head of Private Credit at Jadwa Investment, added that the firm’s private credit platform is built to support high-quality companies across multiple transactions. He emphasized that the fund offers investors access to the growing private credit market in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC, while aiming to deliver strong and consistent returns.
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The launch of the Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund reinforces Jadwa Investment’s commitment to delivering innovative investment solutions for institutional and private wealth clients. Leveraging its deep regional presence, strong origination capabilities, and extensive private capital expertise, Jadwa continues to expand its role as a key player in the GCC’s evolving alternative investment landscape.
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