Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Nayla, the Saudi fintech company providing Sharia-compliant financing solutions for micro-businesses, announced at LEAP 2026 the successful closure of its $18 million pre-Series A funding round, including a mix of equity and debt financing.

Idrisi Ventures led the equity round, with participation from Suhail Ventures and other strategic investors, while BLOMINVEST led the debt facility, according to the company’s official statement.

Nayla will utilize the new investment to advance its AI-powered lending solutions and significantly expand access to fast, digital financing for micro-businesses across Saudi Arabia, in line with Vision 2030’s objectives.

Nayla aims to bridge the financing gap for micro enterprises by providing flexible, fair, and accessible credit solutions tailored to their needs.

LEAP2026 takes place from 31 August to 3 September under the theme “Into New Worlds,” bringing together thousands of companies, startups, investors, and technology experts. It is expected to attract more than 1,000 global speakers and experts, 1,800 technology companies, 600 startups, and 1,900 investors and venture capital representatives.