SANAD Fund
for MSME
SANAD Fund
for MSME
Invest in MENA entrepreneurs
Financing underfunded MSMEs in the Middle East and Africa seeking risk-adjusted returns while supporting financial inclusion and impact objectives.
Total assets: US$576.9M (as of Q2 2026)
Investment Theme: MSME financing
Regions: Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
Investment Structure: Private Debt, Private Equity + Blended Finance
Figures as of Q4 2025 | *modelled by Finance in Motion based on primary reporting / 3rd-party data
Promising MSMEs need support
MENA-based MSMEs contribute nearly two-thirds of the region's GDP and almost 75% of employment. Yet, they struggle to secure funding.
Many businesses are still excluded from the formal financial system as they fail to meet financial institutions' lending criteria.
This funding shortfall disproportionately affects young, female and rural entrepreneurs.
We support their development and growth.
We finance promising MSMEs via our local financial institution partners.
We then work with our partners to strengthen their outreach to MSMEs. In parallel, we offer advisory services directly to MSMEs, enhancing their ability to access finance by equipping them with the right skills and tools.
Through financing, and Advisory & Capacity Building services, we aim to expand opportunities in the MENA region. Not only do we support innovation, growth and employment in this underfunded market, we contribute to stability and prosperity in neighbouring Europe.
Established local presence
10 Active countries
48 Active partner institutions across the region
417 Advisory & capacity building projects managed
As of Q4 2025
The Sanad Fund for MSME pursues a sustainable investment objective in line with Article 9 of the SFDR.
For more information and sustainability disclosures, see below: