For Shorooq, the MOU underscores the firm’s continued leadership in the credit space and its ability to design bespoke financing structures for high-growth, regulated platforms.
Shorooq, a leading multi-strategy investment firm focused on venture capital, credit, and alternative investments, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PayLater, Qatar’s first QCB-licensed, Sharia-compliant Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider, to explore structuring a scalable, institutional-grade credit facility to support PayLater’s next stage of growth.
PayLater has established itself as a category pioneer in Qatar, operating under the regulatory oversight of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and offering fully Sharia-compliant BNPL products tailored to local market needs. Over the past few years, the company has demonstrated strong execution, disciplined underwriting, and growing merchant and consumer adoption—positioning it as a natural candidate for large-scale, structured credit solutions.
For Shorooq, the MOU underscores the firm’s continued leadership in the credit space and its ability to design bespoke financing structures for high-growth, regulated platforms. The potential transaction would align with Shorooq’s broader strategy of supporting fintech and technology-enabled businesses with non-dilutive capital that accelerates growth while preserving founder ownership.
“This MOU reflects our conviction that the next phase of fintech growth in the region will be driven by disciplined, well-regulated platforms that can absorb institutional capital at scale. PayLater has built a strong foundation as Qatar’s first QCB-licensed, Sharia-compliant BNPL provider, and we see significant potential in working together to structure a credit solution that supports sustainable growth while setting a new benchmark for the market.”
– Mahmoud Adi, Founding Partner, Shorooq
“Shorooq is a strong validation of the progress PayLater has made since inception. As we scale our platform, access to sophisticated, Sharia-compliant credit structures is critical to serving our customers and merchant partners responsibly. We look forward to exploring a partnership that supports our long-term vision and reinforces Qatar’s position as a leading fintech hub.”
– Dr. Devid Jegerson, Chief Executive Officer, PayLater
The discussions come at a time of increasing regional focus on Sharia-compliant digital finance and the development of institutional funding infrastructure to support regulated fintech platforms.
