ZCG Arabia Launches Dedicated Platform for Shariah-Compliant Financing Solutions to SMEs in Saudi

ZCG Arabia, the Riyadh-based platform of Z Capital Group, LLC (ZCG), has launched a dedicated direct financing platform to provide Shariah‑compliant financing solutions and operational support to high‑growth small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Saudi Arabia. The new platform forms part of ZCG’s integrated regional push and is intended to deliver tailored capital — including senior secured and asset‑based structures — alongside operational and technology capabilities to businesses operating in the Kingdom.

"Saudi Arabia represents one of the most compelling long-term growth markets in the region, particularly within the SME and mid-market segments," said James Zenni, Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of ZCG. "Through our KSA direct financing platform, our objective is to provide senior secured and asset-based structures, along with additional Shariah‑compliant financing solutions tailored to the needs of businesses operating in the Kingdom. By combining capital with operational and technological capabilities across ZCG’s broader platform, we believe we can support businesses beyond a traditional financing relationship and seek to position them for long‑term, sustainable growth."

Platform features and regional positioning

ZCG Arabia builds on ZCG’s global footprint — the firm was founded in 2006 by James Zenni and is headquartered in New York — and leverages an approach that combines private markets asset management, consulting services and AI‑powered technology. ZCG reports approximately 400 professionals across New York, Mumbai, Pune, Warsaw, Singapore and Riyadh, and notes its principals have invested "tens of billions of dollars" across private equity and credit strategies over nearly three decades.

• ZCG Arabia will offer Shariah‑compliant financing options alongside senior secured and asset‑based lending structures designed for SMEs and mid‑market firms.
• The platform is complemented by ZCG Consulting (ZCGC), which focuses on operational optimisation and long‑term value creation for portfolio companies.
• Technology capabilities will be supported by Haptiq, ZCG’s AI‑powered enterprise platform intended to improve workflow efficiency, operational performance and decision‑making via advanced analytics and integrated digital solutions.

The launch is timed amid Saudi Arabia’s ongoing economic transformation under Vision 2030, where the development of a vibrant private sector and SME ecosystem is a national priority. The company specifically references complementary government initiatives and programmes such as Monshaat and Kafalah that aim to expand SME access to finance and support entrepreneurship across sectors.

Outlook

ZCG Arabia’s entry into the Saudi direct financing market signals a strategic bet on the Kingdom’s SME and mid‑market segments. By combining capital deployment with consulting and AI‑driven tools, ZCG aims to move beyond one‑off lending to more integrated support that targets operational improvement and sustainable growth. Media contact for ZCG is listed as ZCG Media & Global Communications, Tel. 212‑595‑8400, zcgmedia@zcg.com.