Sanad

SUPPORTING GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT

PUTTING CAPITAL WHERE IT COUNTS

THE SANAD WORLD

REAL IMPACT

THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY

SANAD provides debt and equity finance to partner institutions in the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa to support growth and employment creation in the region’s micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.

The fund was initiated by Germany’s KfW Development Bank, backed with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). SANAD is additionally supported by contributions from the European Commission and a diverse group of public international financial institutions and private investors.

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Advised by

The SANAD Impact Report is here!

Read the new SANAD Impact Report: Digitalizing the future of Entrepreneurship and discover more about the increasingly important role digitalization is playing in supporting the growth and prosperity of micro, small and medium enterprises within the Middle East and North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa regions.

388,1

million USD

Outstanding Portfolio Debt Sub-Fund

million USD

Outstanding Portfolio Equity Sub-Fund

Partner Institutions/Investees Debt Sub-Fund

Investments Equity Sub-Fund I and II

263,364

Loans facilitated to MSMEs and low-income households Debt Sub-Fund

Figures as of:

Q4 2022

Sweet dreams

“We are getting more productive all the time. Maybe one day I’ll even employ 100 people!”

Badeaa Sahi, Owner, Sweets producer
Client of Sandah, Egypt

A family business grows

“I find real joy when a customer comes back to do more business with us. When my customer is happy, I am happy.”

Ahmed Zayan, Owner, Al Laban for Dairy Products
Client of Sandah

On Tour for Women Entrepreneurs

“By putting female tech talents and entrepreneurs in the spotlight as role models, the Womenpreneur Tour aims to be a catalyst for positive change.”

Jessica Bodmann, SANAD Entrepreneurship Academy
Co-Coordinator of the Womenpreneur Tour

Mixing the Right Ingredients for Success

“Financial independence was a bold dream. With the Microfund for Women it became a reality.”

Bara’a al-Thawra, Owner, Tabeetna Organic Beauty Products
Client of Microfund for Women, Jordan

When Pipe Dreams Come True

“I was too big for microfinance and too small for traditional banks. Thankfully, I was just right for Sanadcom’s tailored financing program.”

Ishaq Soufan, Founder, ESRAR Plastic Pipe Manufacturing Co.
Client of Sanadcom, Jordan

Taking the Next Step

“Al Majmoua was always there when I needed them. The three loans they have provided me so far are responsible for both the successes in my personal life, and in the business world.”

Fatima Kamel Metayrik, Graphic Designer and Glass Artist
Client of Al Majmoua, Lebanon

Creating the Smell of Success

“My first loan from Al Majmoua is the reason behind my success. Their support – and my belief that anything is possible – is allowing me to expand my business.”

Fatima Ahmad Al Bandar, Owner, Sales of Accessories, Gifts and Souvenirs
Client of Al Majmoua, Lebanon

Expanding a Hair Salon

“The loan enabled me to purchase new equipment and beauty products. Now I can serve more than one customer at the same time as well as offer a variety of new services in my beauty salon.”

Elham Al-Naser, Owner, Hair Salon
Client of Middle East Credit Company (MEMCC)

Balancing Car Wheels

"Al Majmoua has been my stepping stone to success. It was their financing which helped me to become my own boss and to harvest my talents."

Hassan Khalifeh, Owner, Car tires and rim shop
Client of Al Majmoua: The Lebanese Association for Development

Developing a Furniture Business

“I feel very comfortable with this loan. It allows me to grow my business without taking the savings from my family.”

Taher Al Mahshi, producer of Bamboo furniture
Client of FINCA Jordan

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About SANAD

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Facts and Figures

SANAD accelerates support for MSMEs and ends 2022 with over USD 400 million in impactful investments

SANAD partners with BANK OF AFRICA to strengthen SMEs in Morocco through EUR 25 million loan

Sustainable Finance in the MENA Region: State of Development, Challenges and Opportunities for Microfinance Institutions

SANAD enables over USD 1 billion loans to MSMEs and households through financial institutions in MENA and SSA

SANAD acquires shares in the Egyptian B2B platform Cartona to empower Egyptian MSMEs through digital growth

SANAD Entrepreneurship Academy and Womenpreneur Initiative mark the last stop of the Womenpreneur Tour in Lebanon

The SANAD Fund for MSME releases 2021 Impact Report

The SANAD Fund addresses the rising urgency of food security in the MENA region

SANAD sells its equity in Global Corp for Financial Services to international investor consortium

Facilitating knowledge exchange on Agrifinance between Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and North Africa

Womenpreneur Tour returns for a second round Turning Crisis into Opportunities

Banque Misr joins forces with the green for growth fund and the SANAD Fund to support MSMes and promote green finance

SANAD celebrates record investments supporting entrepreneurs in the Middle East and Africa

SANAD and Attadamoune Micro-Finance expand access to finance for Moroccan entrepreneurs

SANAD invests USD 1 million in Palestine Islamic Bank to expand financing opportunities for MSMEs

SANAD successfully sells its equity stake in POSRocket to Foodics

SANAD Celebrates 10 Years

SANAD celebrates ten years of social and economic impact in Middle East and North Africa

E.U. and SANAD dedicate USD 35 million to combating economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic in MENA region

Five Palestinian women on the road to entrepreneurship