The Indirect Lending Initiative for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) opens new horizons and channels for lending to SMEs through licensed financing companies in the Kingdom. It aims to introduce platforms and financial tools that the SME sector needs to ensure its sustainability and business growth.
The initiative enhances SME and entrepreneur lending in the Kingdom through financing companies licensed by the Saudi Central Bank. These companies, in turn, offer competitive financing solutions to SMEs, including favorable terms such as repayment schedules, financing duration, profit margins, and collateral requirements.
Riyadh Valley Co. was established in 2010 by Royal Decree No. 116 dated 13/4/1431 AH, to be the investment arm of King Saud University in the fields of Knowledge economy and the university strategic projects and Riyadh Valley Company aims to contribute effectively in the development of the knowledge economy, through a partnership between educational and research institutions and the investment community on a commercial basis by investing in joint projects that refine the experiences and practical application of university students and professors.
As the first venture capital firm in the GCC, BECO Capital has the longest track record in Gulf with two unicorn exits and a portfolio of the region's most iconic success stories. With $500M in AUM across four funds, BECO Capital is the largest non-government early-stage venture firm in the Gulf.
BECO Capital gets its name from the rocket launch event Booster Engine Cut Off, which occurs when the vessel has achieved sufficient altitude to exit the earth’s atmosphere. Our mission is to drive true innovation and progress in the region whilst being the most impactful investor, partner, and friend to the most talented founders the Gulf has to offer.
Funding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that might not be able to source financing through normal banking channels.
Riyad Bank Kafala Program provides a wide range of financing solutions tailored to SMEs in the Kingdom.
Kafala program offered by Riyad Bank ensures the facilities for fixed assets purchase or capital financing for the project, as well as all works based on the contracts.
Merak Capital is an investment firm focused on technology opportunities across multiple stages and industries Merak is built on deep technology research and understanding, staying at the forefront of digital trends, and finding investment opportunities that are aligned with adoption cycles from different sectors, locally, regionally, and globally. The firm aims to partner with the builders of tomorrow in leading technological transformations, unlocking new markets and opportunities for growth, where innovation, fueled by the entrepreneurial spirit, shapes our future.
Headquartered in Riyadh, Mad’a Investment Company is a Private Equity firm operating in the Middle East.
We aren’t just investors though; through our participation on company boards (as well as outside of these boards), we actively help our partner businesses reach their true potential by using our network to unlocking value which otherwise could not have been realized.
Our team consists of highly experienced investment and operating professionals, who work collaboratively with the management teams of our portfolio companies.
As a Saudi Company, we are committed to contributing to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and our Investment Strategy is aligned with Vision 2030.
Mad’a Investment Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abdul Aziz Al Othaim & Sons Holding Company (ASO & SONS).
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The Small and Medium Enterprises Loan Guarantee Program “Kafalah" was founded under His Excellency the Minister of Finance's decision no. (1166) dated 04/05/1425 AH, with a view to overcome any obstacle in financing SMEs that are economically viable but that do not have the ability to provide the required guarantees to the financiers.
The Kafalah Programme aims to provide access to finance in partnership with the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF). Backed by this programme, Saudi banks will be in a position to finance eligible customers up to SAR 2 million.
