محمد يحي
- ZCG Arabia Launches Direct Lending Platform to Support SMEs in Saudi Arabia
- Platform aims to provide Shariah-compliant financing solutions for high-growth businesses
ZCG Arabia, the Saudi arm of investment, consulting, and technology firm Z Capital Group (ZCG), has launched a direct lending platform in Saudi Arabia aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through Shariah-compliant financing solutions.
The launch forms part of the company’s efforts to expand its presence in the Saudi market and provide tailored financing solutions for high-growth businesses across a range of sectors.
The platform comes as Saudi Arabia continues to advance the goals of Vision 2030, which places private sector development and SME growth at the center of the Kingdom’s economic diversification strategy.
Through its integrated platform spanning private markets, consulting services, and technology solutions, ZCG Arabia plans to offer customized financing structures designed to meet the needs of SMEs operating across the Kingdom.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, Z Capital Group operates across private market asset management, business consulting, and enterprise technology solutions. The firm maintains a global presence with offices in several markets, including Riyadh, Singapore, Warsaw, Mumbai, and Pune.
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ZCG Arabia will also provide access to ZCG Consulting, the group’s advisory business focused on operational improvement and long-term value creation, as well as Haptiq, ZCG’s AI-powered enterprise technology platform designed to help organizations improve workflow efficiency, operational performance, and decision-making through advanced analytics and digital solutions.
James Zenni, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of ZCG, said :
“Saudi Arabia remains one of the most attractive long-term growth markets in the region, particularly within the SME sector”.
He added that the new platform will offer senior secured, asset-based financing structures alongside other Shariah-compliant funding solutions tailored to the needs of businesses operating in the Kingdom.
He noted that combining capital with operational and technology capabilities enables the firm to support companies beyond traditional financing relationships and contribute to their long-term growth.
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