Invest in MENA
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The SANAD Fund finances underfunded micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Middle East, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa to support entrepreneurs and deliver sustainable returns
The SANAD Fund finances underfunded micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Middle East, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa to support entrepreneurs and deliver sustainable returns
$545M
Assets under management
$984M
Cumulative investments since inception
12
Active investment countries
Figures as of Q4 2024
* Figures are modeled by the SANAD Fund based on primary reporting and third-party data
$2.3B
Volume of sub-loans facilitated to businesses and households
448,000*
Indirect jobs supported
48,000
People benefitting from Advisory & Capacity Building services
Promising MSMEs need support
These businesses are essential to growth and opportunity in the MENA region
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 prepare them for success
We deliver targeted financing and tailored Advisory & Capacity Building services
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 create opportunities in the critical MENA region. Not only do we support innovation, growth and employment in this underfunded market, we contribute to stability and prosperity in neighbouring Europe.
At SANAD, we’re focused on real impact—supporting the people and small businesses that are building stronger, more resilient communities across MENA and sub-Saharan Africa. Especially in challenging times, that mission matters more than ever.
Sandra Rohleder, Board Chair
Where we invest
Where we invest
What makes SANAD special
Unique access
Unique access
Local expertise through teams on the ground
MSMEs
MSMEs
Strong focus on micro & small businesses
Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking
Catalyst for innovation
Resilience
Resilience
Proven platform for crisis response
Flexibility
Flexibility
Local currency lending
Sustainability
Sustainability
Long term institutional building
Insights
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