Meet Dr. Bilal Baloch

What made Nawy stand out to us wasn’t just the traction—it was the vision. Most proptechs stop at search. Nawy went further: financing, closing, managing, and monetizing properties. In doing so, they turned a traditionally static experience into a seamless digital funnel.

Startups across the Middle East are increasingly turning to private credit as a flexible alternative to traditional bank loans and public debt markets, drawn by its speed, confidentiality, and tailored terms. Unlike conventional financing, private credit allows direct negotiations between lenders and borrowers, enabling founders to structure deals that align more closely with their growth trajectories and capital needs.

A roundtable event, co-hosted by Shorooq and London Stock Exchange (LSEG), brought together key stakeholders at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) HQ to explore the challenges and opportunities of utilizing capital markets for tech companies as a viable exit path in the MENA region.