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Saudi Venture Capital Backs Jadwa Private Credit Fund

SVC invests in Jadwa Investment's flagship Shariah-compliant private credit fund

11/11/2026
•Ghita Khalfaoui
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Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has invested in Jadwa Investment's flagship private credit fund. Jadwa manages the fund and is licensed by Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority. The fund has committed more than SAR 400 million to five investments.


Fund strategy

The fund provides Shariah-compliant financing solutions. It focuses mostly on companies in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Jadwa says the strategy supports growth-oriented businesses with flexible funding.

SVC background

SVC was established in 2018. It is a subsidiary of the SME Bank, part of the National Development Fund of Saudi Arabia. It invests in funds and directly in startups and SMEs from Pre-Seed to Pre-IPO.

Jadwa profile

Jadwa is headquartered in Riyadh. It manages more than SAR 110 billion in client assets. Its clients include government-related entities, institutional investors, family offices, and private wealth investors.


A sixth investment is expected in the final quarter of 2026. SVC said it wants to broaden financing access for Saudi SMEs. Jadwa said the fund serves institutional and private wealth clients.