Janus Henderson’s Shariah-Compliant MENA Private Credit Fund IV Reached $191 Million at Second Close
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · first reported by HedgeCo.Net and 3 others
Janus Henderson has raised $191 million at the second close of its MENA Private Credit Fund IV, a Shariah-compliant direct lending vehicle with a $300 million target. The firm announced the close from Abu Dhabi.
Commitments came from Saudi and UAE family offices and institutions. The fund finances profitable mid-market businesses in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and chosen MENA markets, and is expected to make 10 to 12 investments, each between $15 million and $50 million. Sikander Ahmed is head of MENA private credit.
- Firm
- Janus Henderson
- Fund
- MENA Private Credit Fund IV
- Size
- $191M
- Stage
- Interim close
- Asset class
- Credit
- Geography
- Middle East
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4 sources- HedgeCo.NetJanus Henderson’s Shariah-Compliant MENA Private Credit Fund IV Reached $191 Million at Second Close
- ZawyaJanus Henderson Sharia-Compliant MENA Private Credit Fund IV reaches $191mln at second close
- HedgeCo InsightsJanus Henderson’s Shariah-Compliant MENA Private Credit Fund IV Reached $191 Million at Second Close
- EnterpriseAMJanus Henderson reaches second close on shariah-compliant MENA private credit fund
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