Gulf Partners Group Secures $100 Million Credit Facility for NinjaTrader

Gulf Partners Group has completed a $100 million senior secured private credit facility for NinjaTrader, the leading retail futures trading platform in the United States. NinjaTrader is a wholly owned subsidiary of Payward, the parent company of Kraken and other digital asset businesses.

The financing will help NinjaTrader expand operations and strengthen its position in the growing US retail futures market.

GPG Completes First Major Investment Since Launch

The transaction marks the first major investment by Gulf Partners Group since its launch in January 2026. It also represents one of the few cases where an independent Gulf private markets firm structured a private credit deal with a large US fintech-linked company.

NinjaTrader serves hundreds of thousands of retail traders across the United States. The company has built a strong position in the futures trading sector, which continues to attract growing interest from retail investors.

The deal highlights the increasing role of Gulf investment firms in global private credit markets. It also shows how regional firms are creating access to international opportunities for investors in the GCC.

Partnership Extends Beyond Financing

The transaction establishes a broader relationship between Payward and Gulf Partners Group. Both companies plan to explore future investment opportunities and strengthen ties between Gulf investors and Kraken's expanding ecosystem.

The management teams have maintained professional relationships for years. They expect the partnership to create new opportunities across financial services and digital assets in the region.

Gulf Investors Seek Global Private Market Opportunities

Mohammed Alqahtany, Co Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Partners Group, said the transaction reflects the firm's goal of connecting Gulf capital with high quality global investments.

Waleed Abdulaziz, Chief Investment Officer at GPG, said investors across the GCC increasingly seek institutional grade private market opportunities. He noted that the firm aims to provide carefully selected investments both inside and outside the region.

Yousif Al Abdulla, Co Chief Executive Officer at GPG, added that strong relationships and execution capabilities helped make the transaction possible. He also highlighted the potential for more international opportunities backed by regional capital.

NinjaTrader Plans Next Phase of Growth

Martin Franchi, Chief Executive Officer of NinjaTrader, said the facility demonstrates confidence in the company's business model and future prospects.

He noted that NinjaTrader spent two decades building a leadership position in US futures trading. The company now plans to accelerate growth with support from strategic capital partners.

Payward Expands Presence in the Gulf

Arjun Sethi, Co Chief Executive Officer of Payward and Kraken, said the Gulf region recognized digital assets early and treated them as an important part of financial infrastructure.

He noted that securing authorization from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority represented an important milestone. He described the new financing facility as another step in Payward's long term strategy in the region.

According to Sethi, futures trading remains a critical part of financial markets. The facility gives NinjaTrader additional resources to strengthen its position in the market.

Growing Demand for Private Credit in the GCC

Private credit has emerged as one of the fastest growing asset classes worldwide. Gulf investors are increasingly allocating capital to private debt opportunities because they offer diversification and attractive returns.

Transactions such as this highlight the growing influence of GCC-based investment firms in international markets. They also reflect the region's ambition to become a major player in global alternative investments.

About Gulf Partners Group

Gulf Partners Group is an independent private markets investment firm founded by three GCC partners with more than 70 years of combined experience. The firm receives backing from Arzan Capital and focuses on private equity, private credit, real estate special situations, and growth opportunities.

GPG targets investments between $50 million and $100 million. It aims to build a portfolio with approximately 75 percent exposure to GCC opportunities and 25 percent exposure to international investments.

The firm serves ultra high net worth families, family offices, regional institutions, and sovereign wealth funds seeking access to private markets.