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Ruya Partners

Abu Dhabi (ADGM)-based independent private credit firm founded in 2020, backed by Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners, Jada Fund of Funds and other sovereign-linked LPs, with a $250M target for its first fund. Deals include $15M facilities for TruKKer (2025) and Whiteshield (2026).

THESIS

Bespoke private credit for mid-market and growth companies across MENA and emerging markets — growth capital, capex, balance-sheet realignment, M&A and buyouts where bank finance falls short.

SNAPSHOT

TypeOther
HQAbu Dhabi, UAE
MarketMENA, Emerging Markets
Founded2020
SectorsPrivate Credit, Logistics, Fitness, Media-tech, Industrial
StagesGrowth

LINKED ROUNDS

Jul 2026$15M
Nov 2024
Epik Foods
Series C
$15.5M

IN THE NEWS

Funding News2 months ago

Ruya Partners Invests $15M in Whiteshield Group

Ruya Partners Limited has provided a $15 million private credit investment to Whiteshield Group, an AI-native policy intelligence company with operations in the UAE and KSA. The funding will support Whiteshield's technology expansion.

DXB Start·1 min read

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