Nayla Raises $17.9M Pre-Series A

Nayla, a Saudi fintech startup based in Riyadh, has successfully raised $17.9 million in a Pre-Series A funding round consisting of both equity and debt financing. The company provides digital financing solutions for micro-enterprises across the Saudi market.

Investors

The funding round was led by Idrisi Ventures, with participation from Suhail Ventures and several strategic investors. Blominvest led the credit facility portion of the transaction.

Nayla Use of Funds

Nayla intends to utilize the new capital to scale its financing operations for micro-enterprises throughout Saudi Arabia. The company also plans to expand into new customer segments and enhance its AI-powered credit assessment platform.

About Nayla

Established in 2025 in partnership with Sanabil Studio, the venture-building arm of Sanabil Investments, Nayla provides digital financing solutions for micro-enterprises. The company leverages alternative data and advanced credit assessment models to serve businesses that may not rely on traditional collateral or financial statements.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://naylafinance.com/

Company: Nayla
Raised: $17.9M
Round: Pre-Series A
Funding Date: September 2026
Lead Investor: Idrisi Ventures
Additional Investors: Suhail Ventures, Blominvest
Software Category: Fintech
Source: https://entarabi.com/en/2026/09/saudi-fintech-nayla-raises-17-9/