Jadwa Leads a USD 50 Million Investment Round in PetroApp
BUSINESS WIRE)--Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, today announced it has led a USD 50 million investment round in PetroApp, Saudi Arabia's leading fuel management platform, through its flagship blind-pool vehicle, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund. Bunat Ventures, a regional venture capital firm, also participated in the round.
Founded in 2018, PetroApp is Saudi Arabia's first independent provider of digital fuel payment and fleet management solutions. It is transforming vehicle operations by eliminating cash transactions, reducing fraud, and improving cost control for corporate and government fleets. Beyond fuel, PetroApp also enables access to ancillary services—such as car washes, oil changes, tire and battery replacements—via a seamless, fully cashless platform.
Today, PetroApp manages over 500,000 vehicles for 10,000+ corporate clients through a network of more than 5,000 fuel stations across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Thailand, and Nigeria, as the company continues its international expansion. It was recently accredited by the Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) as a qualified provider for government sector services and is preparing to launch its retail offering in the Kingdom, unlocking significant avenues for growth.
This transaction marks Jadwa's fifth investment under its Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund, launched in late 2024. It follows the fund's recent landmark acquisition of a majority stake in Makhazen Alenaya, a market leader in Saudi Arabia's beauty and personal care retail sector, highlighting Jadwa's active pipeline across high-growth verticals.
Tariq Al-Sudairy, Managing Director and CEO of Jadwa Investment, commented: 'PetroApp presents a compelling investment opportunity, supported by a robust technology infrastructure and strong network effects. The investment aligns with our fund's strategy of backing ambitious management teams leading high-growth, scalable businesses across a diversified range of promising sectors.'
Elie El-Khoury, Head of Private Equity at Jadwa Investment, added: 'PetroApp's impactful solution reflects the kind of innovation that supports Vision 2030's broader shift toward digitizing critical sectors across the Kingdom. This is further reflected in PetroApp's recent accreditation as a qualified service provider by EXPRO.'
Abdullah Al Kasabi, Chairman of PetroApp and CEO of RZM Investment, emphasized the significance of this investment round, describing it as a turning point for the company. He stated: 'Back in 2020, we saw in PetroApp a promising model that blends innovation with operational efficiency in serving both fuel stations and corporate clients. Our decision to invest was driven by a clear conviction in the company's vision and its strong potential to deliver sustainable growth. Today, we are proud to welcome Jadwa Investment and Bunat Ventures. This marks a defining milestone in PetroApp's institutional journey and supports our ambition to list on the Saudi Exchange's Main Market.'
Abdulaziz Al Senan, Co-Founder and CEO of PetroApp, expressed his enthusiasm about the deal, saying: 'We are excited to embark on this partnership at a pivotal stage in PetroApp's journey. Jadwa's institutional expertise will be critical in strengthening our foundation, accelerating growth, and expanding our leadership in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Together, we remain committed to setting new benchmarks in fuel and fleet management innovation, aligning with our customers' evolving expectations and the broader objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.'
About Jadwa Investment
Jadwa Investment is a Riyadh-headquartered investment management and advisory firm with more than SAR 100 billion (USD 30 billion) in client assets across public equity, private equity, real estate, private credit, fixed income, and money market investments. Its clients include government-related entities, local and international institutional investors, prominent family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
Jadwa Investment is licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia (CMA) as a capital market institution, with registration number 06034-37.
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