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Beehive and Themar join forces to transform SME financing in KSA

September 18, 2025

A strategic partnership to reshape SME financing

Beehive is excited to announce a significant step forward in supporting SMEs across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A proposed partial M&A between Beehive and Themar, subject to regulatory approval, is set to create a powerful new force in the region’s private credit market.

This partnership will combine Beehive’s award-winning fintech innovation with Themar’s strong local expertise, offering SMEs across Saudi Arabia improved access to flexible, growth-driven financing solutions.

Driving innovation in the Kingdom’s private credit market

The collaboration represents a significant leap for the Saudi SME ecosystem. By merging technological capabilities with local market insight, the partnership is poised to:

  • Expand access to non-bank financing for SMEs

  • Strengthen the Kingdom’s emerging private credit market

  • Support Saudi Arabia’s broader economic diversification goals

  • Drive innovation across the financial services landscape

This development aligns closely with Vision 2030’s emphasis on empowering SMEs as engines of economic growth and job creation.

You can explore the full announcement here.

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