The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development's Badir Fund is investing in Shorooq Partners' Nahda Fund II to enhance credit access for SMEs and startups in the MENA region. This partnership aims to provide flexible, non-dilutive financing options, particularly for tech-enabled businesses with recurring revenue. Targeting sectors like fintech and e-commerce, the initiative supports growth without diluting ownership, addressing the capital needs of early-stage companies.