Organization · Venture Debt
Nahda Fund
Nahda Fund is a product line under Shorooq Partners, focusing on providing venture debt and private credit to technology companies and SMEs in the MENA region. It aims to fill the credit gap for growing businesses that have outgrown pure equity financing.
Overview
What Nahda Fund does
What Nahda Fund is
Nahda Fund is a product line under Shorooq Partners, focusing on providing venture debt and private credit to technology companies and SMEs in the MENA region. It aims to fill the credit gap for growing businesses that have outgrown pure equity financing.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Debt
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 2, 2026
What Venture debt means
Venture debt is a loan or credit facility designed for high-growth startups, typically companies that have already raised institutional venture capital and may not qualify for traditional bank debt because they lack profitability, long operating history, predictable cash flow, or hard collateral.
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Find Nahda Fund elsewhere
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Capability profile
Nahda Fund as a funder
Investment thesis
Nahda Fund provides structured credit for companies that have outgrown pure equity financing or need non-dilutive capital for working capital and scale, focusing on filling gaps left by traditional bank lending.
Focus narrative
Nahda Fund focuses on providing venture debt and private credit to technology-driven companies across various sectors, including fintech, agritech, logistics, and retail supply chain. The fund aims to support businesses that require flexible financing solutions to scale operations and enhance their market presence without diluting ownership.
Value beyond capital
Nahda Fund adds value to its portfolio companies by providing not only capital but also strategic support and guidance through its experienced team. The fund leverages its network and expertise to help businesses navigate growth challenges and optimize their operations.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Growth Equity
- Regions
- MENA
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Pure Harvest, a controlled-environment agriculture company; Tamara, a Saudi buy-now-pay-later platform; Abhi, a financial wellness platform; The Box, a self-storage company in the UAE; Retailo, a digital retail supply chain platform; Sarwa, a robo-advisory platform; and TruKKer, a digital freight company.
Common questions
What to know about Nahda Fund
Upseed classifies Nahda Fund under the Venture Debt organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 2, 2026
Known limits
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