ZCG Arabia, the dedicated Riyadh-based platform of Z Capital Group, LLC (“ZCG”), has launched its direct financing platform in Saudi Arabia, further strengthening its long-term commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“the Kingdom” or “KSA”) and its growing private sector. Complemented by its integrated platform spanning private markets, consulting, and technology solutions, ZCG Arabia seeks to provide tailored capital and operational capabilities to support businesses across the region.
The launch comes at a pivotal time in Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom has made the development of a vibrant private sector and Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (“SME”) ecosystem a national priority, recognising SMEs as a key driver of economic diversification, innovation, and job creation.
Through initiatives led by government entities such as Monshaat, Kafalah, and other organisations, the Kingdom continues to promote SME development and improve access to financing for businesses across a wide range of sectors.
These efforts, together with the successful execution of Vision 2030 initiatives, have contributed to attracting growing levels of regional and international investment and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as the region’s leading dynamic economy.
Founded in 2006 by James Zenni and headquartered in New York, ZCG is a leading privately held global firm comprised of private markets asset management, business consulting services, and technology development and solutions, with approximately 400 professionals across New York, Mumbai, Pune, Warsaw, Singapore, and Riyadh. ZCG Principals have invested tens of billions of dollars across private equity and credit-related strategies, supported by an institutional investor base that includes pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and insurance companies.
ZCG Arabia expands on the firm’s integrated three-pronged approach, combining asset management, consulting expertise, and AI-powered technology solutions tailored to the evolving needs of businesses operating in the region. This includes access to ZCG Consulting (“ZCGC”), which focuses on operational optimisation and long-term value creation, alongside Haptiq, ZCG’s AI-powered enterprise technology platform designed to help public and private companies, asset managers, governments, institutions, and family offices improve workflow efficiency, operational performance, and decision-making capabilities through advanced analytics and integrated digital solutions.
“Saudi Arabia represents one of the most compelling long-term growth markets in the region, particularly within the SME and mid-market segments,” said James Zenni, Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of ZCG. “Through our KSA direct financing platform, our objective is to provide senior secured and asset-based structures, along with additional Shariah-compliant financing solutions tailored to the needs of businesses operating in the Kingdom. By combining capital with operational and technological capabilities across ZCG’s broader platform, we believe we can support businesses beyond a traditional financing relationship and seek to position them for long-term, sustainable growth.”
About ZCG Arabia
ZCG Arabia is the Riyadh-based platform of ZCG (Z Capital Group), a leading privately held global firm comprised of private markets asset management, business consulting services, and technology development and solutions. ZCG Arabia supports the firm’s activities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) and the broader GCC region.
For nearly 30 years, ZCG Principals have invested tens of billions of dollars of capital across private equity and credit-related strategies through multiple economic cycles. ZCG has approximately 400 professionals across six countries and is headquartered in New York. For more information, visit www.zcg.com.
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