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Lendo
Fintech · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Founded 2019
Lendo is an alternative lending marketplace that helps digitally finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia MoreLess
Lendo is a Saudi Arabian fintech startup that operates under the supervision of the Saudi Central Bank. The company provides a platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investors, facilitating access to funding within days. This is crucial as companies lose an average of 20% of their annual revenue due to difficulties in securing financing.
Lendo's business model is centered around providing specialized financing options to meet the needs of SMEs, enabling them to accelerate their growth and expansion. The company offers short-term, innovative financing solutions that are tailored to the needs of these businesses.
Investors, on the other hand, are provided with short-term investment opportunities ranging from 30 to 180 days, with attractive returns that can help diversify their investment portfolios. The minimum investment starts from 1,000 Riyals, making it accessible for a wide range of investors.
Lendo ensures the highest standards of security and quality by conducting credit checks and risk assessments. This ensures that every opportunity presented on Lendo meets the needs of both SMEs and investors.
In addition, Lendo is committed to complying with Islamic Sharia law, not just as a slogan, but as a set of values and principles that guide their business transactions.
In summary, Lendo is a bridge between SMEs seeking funding and investors looking for short-term, rewarding investment opportunities.
Keywords: Fintech, SME Financing, Investment Platform, Short-term Financing, Saudi Arabian Startup, Sharia-Compliant, Credit Checks, Risk Assessment, Business Growth, Diversified Investments.
Company overview
Lendo company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Employees
- 169
- Open positions
- 5
- Dealroom signal
- 82.7
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Oct 2025
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- POST IPO DEBT
Valuation & funding
Lendo funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Sep 2025 | $0 | — | Jadwa Investments | ↗ |
| LENDING CAPITAL✓Other financing | Jan 2025 | $690M | — | 500 Global · Derayah Ventures · JP Morgan · AB Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Dec 2023 | $28M | $112M | Shorooq · AB Ventures LP · Sanabil | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Mar 2021 | $7.2M | $29M | Impact46 · SEEDRA Ventures · Derayah Ventures · 500 Global | ↗ |
| SUPPORT PROGRAM✓Other financing | Dec 2019 | — | — | Google for Startups Accelerator · National Technology Development Program | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Oct 2019 | Impact46 · Derayah Ventures · SEEDRA Ventures · 500 Global | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 170 |
| 2025 | 161 |
| 2024 | 120 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2020 | 19 |
Growth signals
Lendo website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Lendo is 11K monthly website visits, down 31.3% over the last three months. Lendo's team grew 5% over the past year.
Hiring
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Capital deployed
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Lendo's talent
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Investors
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