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Abu Dhabi Private Credit Pipeline 2024: Mid-Market Capital Deepens Beyond Bank Lending

Private credit managers are finding more opportunity in Gulf mid-market transactions as family businesses and growth companies seek flexible financing structures.

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Khalid Al-Mansouri

Editorial Analyst

April 5, 2024
7 min read
Abu Dhabi Private Credit Pipeline 2024: Mid-Market Capital Deepens Beyond Bank Lending

Alternative Capital Gains Ground

Borrowers want financing that can move faster than traditional bank processes while matching expansion plans, acquisitions, and ownership transitions.

Market Signal

  • Mid-market structuring demand is broadening.
  • Relationship networks still matter in sourcing.
  • Flexibility is becoming a premium feature in Gulf credit.
Khalid Al-Mansouri

Khalid Al-Mansouri

Senior Financial Analyst covering GCC capital markets with 15 years of experience.