Saudi Fintech erad Secures $33 Million Debt Round, Led by Stride Ventures, Fueling SME Growth
Riyadh-headquartered fintech innovator, erad, has successfully closed a significant $33 million debt financing round, spearheaded by India’s prominent Stride Ventures. This landmark investment, marking Stride Ventures’ inaugural major foray into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was finalized during the bustling Money20/20 Riyadh event, with contributions from various other investors. This capital injection underscores the burgeoning confidence in Saudi Arabia’s vibrant fintech ecosystem and erad’s pivotal role in empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region.
Empowering SMEs with Shariah-Compliant Financing
This substantial debt financing round not only validates erad’s robust business model and significant market potential but also signals a growing appetite among international investors like Stride Ventures for the dynamic opportunities within the Middle Eastern fintech landscape. With this fresh capital, erad is well-positioned to cement its leadership in alternative, Shariah-compliant SME financing, fostering economic growth and empowering countless businesses across the GCC region.
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