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Nayla Finance secures $17.9M in pre-Series A funding led by Idrisi Ventures to scale micro financing across Saudi Arabia.

PRIVATESep 04, 2026•4 days ago

Amount Raised

$17.9 Million

Round Type

Series A

RiyadhFinancial ServicesFinanceFintech

Investors

BlominvestSuhail VenturesIdrisi Ventures

Description

Nayla Finance, a Saudi Arabia-based lendtech, has raised $17.9 million in a pre-Series A funding round comprising both equity and debt. Idrisi Ventures led the equity portion with support from Suhail Ventures and other strategic investors, while Blominvest led the debt facility. The capital will support expansion of the lending portfolio, entry into adjacent customer segments, enhancement of the proprietary credit intelligence platform, and deepening of strategic partnerships across the Kingdom's SME ecosystem. Founded in 2024, Nayla provides financing up to SAR 200,000 to local micro businesses using alternative data for credit assessment.

Company Information

Company

Nayla Finance

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

About

Nayla Finance is a technology-driven microfinance company dedicated to empowering microbusinesses in Saudi Arabia. Through its cloud-based lending platform, Nayla provides fast and accessible financing solutions tailored to the needs of small entrepreneurs. Nayla Finance is also in the final stage of obtaining its license from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and expects to officially launch operations in Q2 2025.

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