Lendo and Quantic Financial Solutions GmbH Announce Strategic Partnership for Institutional Capital Program of up to SAR 750 Million
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — 16 September 2026 —Lendo, the leading Shariah-compliant debt crowdfunding marketplace in SaudiArabia, operating under the supervision and oversight of the Saudi Central Bank(SAMA), today announced a strategic partnership with Quantic FinancialSolutions GmbH at Money20/20 Middle East. Quantic Financial Solutions GmbH isan asset management fund headquartered in Vienna, Austria, that brings foreigndirect investment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, Quanticwill invest in an institutional capital program of up to SAR 750 million (USD200 million), dedicated to working capital financing for SMEs in the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia.
The program reflects growing institutionalconfidence in the Kingdom's debt-based crowdfunding model. It supports thecontinued development of the Saudi fintech ecosystem, in line with theobjectives of the Financial Sector Development Program under Vision 2030.
Under the partnership, Quantic will draw on itsexpertise in institutional fund management to oversee the disciplineddeployment of its capital, aligned with Lendo's financing strategy and growthobjectives. The collaboration strengthens Lendo's capacity to meet risingdemand for SME working capital financing across the Kingdom.
Lendo intends to deploy the program to expandaccess to working capital financing for SMEs across the Kingdom, acceleratingits growth plans and supporting the launch of new financing solutions that helpclose the SME financing gap.
Why this partnership is crucial for the market:
• Ithelps to close the SME financing gap. Lendo's SAMA-regulated originationcombined with Quantic's institutional-grade capital deployment gives theKingdom's SME sector access to funding at a scale the market has lacked.
• Itadvances a national economic priority. The program directly supports theFinancial Sector Development Program's fintech and SME-financing objectivesunder Vision 2030, reinforcing debt-based crowdfunding as a credible pillar ofthe Kingdom's financial sector.
• Itopens a durable channel for international capital. Quantic structuresShariah-compliant investment products from these assets for investors abroad —establishing a repeatable bridge between global FDI and Saudi SME finance,rather than a one-off transaction.
"This partnership is a significantmilestone for Lendo and a strong endorsement of our business model," saidOsama AlRaee, CEO and Co-Founder of Lendo. "It gives us the scale andstructuring discipline to serve significantly more SMEs as demand across theKingdom continues to grow, and it brings us a step closer to our purpose ofclosing the SME financing gap through transparent, responsible funding."
Dr. Dietrich Matthes (Founding Partner ofQuantic Financial Solutions) said: "Lendo's track record, originationquality, and regulatory standing make it the clear partner for a program ofthis scale in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the leader in this space. We lookforward to funding the program and deploying capital with discipline in supportof SME growth across the Kingdom. The Shariah-compliant investment productsthat Quantic creates with these assets are attractive to investors internationally."
About Quantic Financial Solutions GmbH
Quantic Financial Solutions GmbH, an assetmanagement fund headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and a member of the C-QuadratInvestment Group, delivers institutional-grade fund strategies with the agilityof a boutique partner. Quantic Financial Solutions GmbH works closely withinstitutional investors and distribution partners across Europe and Asia,especially the Middle East region for Sharia-compliant solutions. For moreinformation, visit www.quanticfinancial.com.
PR Contact — Quantic Financial Solutions GmbH
Kornelia Lindschinger — Schottenfeldgasse 20,1070 Vienna — E-Mail: kl@quanticfinancial.com
About Lendo
Lendo is a Shariah-compliant debt crowdfundingmarketplace subject to the supervision and oversight of the Saudi Central Bank.The platform connects institutional and retail investors with SMEs across theKingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing working capital financing and otherfinancing solutions to help close the SME financing gap. For more information,visit lendo.sa.
PR Contact — Lendo
Marketing@lendo.sa