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A quiet but powerful transformation is taking place across Southeast Asia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. A new generation of founders is building companies that refuse to see faith, technology, and growth as opposing forces. They are launching fintech platforms, logistics tools, lifestyle brands, and digital services that feel modern, ambitious, and globally […]

Raising funds is one of the biggest milestones in a startup’s journey. It can also be one of the most challenging, especially if you are building a halal startup that wants to grow ethically and in line with Islamic values. Many Muslim founders today are launching incredible ventures, from halal food brands and fintech apps

The concept of halal has transformed dramatically over the past few years. What once simply referred to permissible food choices for Muslims has blossomed into a comprehensive global ecosystem that touches ethics, lifestyle choices, financial systems, and international commerce. As projections indicate the worldwide halal economy will surge to US$7.7 trillion by 2025, a new

When you read about venture capital, you often hear of fast growth, big risks, and the pursuit of outsized returns. But what if you could combine those ambitions with values rooted in justice, ethics, and faith? That’s where Halal Venture Capital comes in. In this article, we dive intoHalal VC, an emerging area in Islamic

In today’s fast-moving startup world, capital is everywhere, from Silicon Valley’s unicorn hunters to Southeast Asia’s booming tech hubs. But not all capital is created equal. A growing number of founders and investors are asking an important question: how can we grow wealth responsibly without compromising our values? This is where Halal investing, and especially

Introduction: The Shift No One Can Ignore For decades, the world’s biggest startups from Silicon Valley to Shenzhen seemed to come from the same places: developed economies with deep capital markets, top-tier universities, and established venture ecosystems. But that’s changing fast. In 2025, a new trend is impossible to ignore: the next wave of billion-dollar

In an increasingly connected and conscious global economy, the term “halal” is no longer limited to dietary rules or religious obligations; it now signals a powerful investment frontier. The halal economy spans food and beverages, fashion, tourism, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, finance, and more. It presents a compelling proposition for angel investors seeking value-aligned, high-growth opportunities. A

A quiet revolution in investing is underway across the Muslim world, from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai to Toronto. More and more Muslim investors are moving beyond traditional portfolios into ethical, impact-focused startups. They’re backing founders who care not only about profits but also about purpose and believe success should be measured financially and morally. This

For the past decade, venture capital has been obsessed with unicorns—startups that grow fast, burn fast, and chase dominance at any cost. But as the global landscape shifts, one thing has become clear: the future doesn’t belong to unicorns. It belongs to the resilient startups that adapt, endure, and thrive through uncertainty. At HASAN.VC, Round