Dubai, UAE – Arzan Venture Capital (Arzan VC) has officially announced a strategic partnership with seasoned investor and finance expert Ahmad Takatkah to launch Revenya Capital, a pioneering revenue-based financing (RBF) firm dedicated to empowering tech startups across the MENA region. With an initial seed investment of $2 million from Arzan VC and Arzan Financial Group (AFG), along with a credit facility from AFG’s extensive network, Revenya Capital aims to address the surging demand for non-dilutive financing in the regional startup ecosystem.
Revenya Capital’s model offers a vital alternative for startups seeking capital to fuel growth without sacrificing equity. This innovative RBF model provides short-term, non-dilutive funding solutions for high-growth tech startups, allowing them to maintain control of their businesses while meeting diverse financial needs—ranging from marketing and inventory to equipment and seasonal requirements. Working closely with venture capital firms, Revenya Capital is set to provide a complementary financing option that helps portfolio companies secure flexible funding without diluting ownership, ultimately enabling them to stay focused on growth.
“We believe that revenue-based financing is an ideal companion to equity investments in MENA, and the timing couldn’t be more critical,” remarked Ahmad Takatkah, co-founder and managing partner of Revenya Capital. “Demand for non-dilutive financing is rapidly increasing, yet only a handful of firms—such as Erad, Capifly, FlapKap, and Flow48—are currently providing RBF solutions in the region. This falls short of meeting the needs of our fast-evolving startup ecosystem. We’re excited to collaborate and co-lend with these firms to expand the accessibility of RBF across MENA.”
The firm’s cutting-edge, tech-driven approach leverages AI and machine learning to streamline financing decisions, enabling fast, data-driven assessments for funding. Revenya Capital specifically targets tech startups with predictable revenue streams, offering short-term loans ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 with terms from 3 to 9 months. These loans carry a fixed monthly fee of 1.5%-2.5%, and repayment rates are based on 5%-20% of the borrower’s monthly revenue.
According to Hasan Zainal, Founder & Managing Partner of Arzan VC, Revenya Capital’s debut is timely and fills a crucial gap in the MENA market for flexible financing tailored to tech startups. “We have known Ahmad Takatkah for nearly a decade; he was one of the early members of our team at Arzan VC. With his experience and the robust support of Arzan Financial Group, we are confident that Revenya Capital will address an unmet market need and help drive innovation in the region.”
Revenya Capital’s unique value proposition stems from its focus on not only providing capital but also fostering strategic partnerships with startups and VCs. By leveraging the extensive network and financial expertise of Arzan Financial Group, Revenya Capital is poised to become a significant player in the MENA startup financing landscape.
This new initiative underscores Arzan VC’s ongoing commitment to supporting the MENA region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and its mission to catalyze innovation by offering more flexible and diverse financing solutions for promising tech ventures.
