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The Difference Between Halal Investing and Conventional Venture Capital

The Difference Between Halal Investing and Conventional Venture Capital

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 […]

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Why the Next Wave of Billion-Dollar Startups Will Come from the Developing World

Why the Next Wave of Billion-Dollar Startups Will Come from the Developing World

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

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Halal Economy 2025

Halal Economy: Opportunities for Global Angel Investors

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

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Why Muslim Investors Are Turning Toward Ethical

Why Muslim Investors Are Turning Toward Ethical and Impact-Focused Startups

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

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Why Round 3 of HASAN.VC Matters Now: The Era of Camel Startups

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

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How DashAdd Is Transforming SME Finance With AI-Powered Insights and Purpose-Led Innovation

How DashAdd Is Transforming SME Finance With AI-Powered Insights and Purpose-Led Innovation

DashAdd: Built to Give SMEs Financial Clarity—Not Just Compliance In today’s business landscape, financial data is everywhere—but insight is rare. That’s especially true for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), where accounting often ends at compliance and financial strategy never quite begins. That’s the gap DashAdd was created to close. Unlike traditional tools that stop at

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VC Valuation Fundamentals

VC Valuation Fundamentals: Translating Your Startup’s Potential into a Dollar Figure

Valuation is one of the most important and misunderstood aspects of raising capital. For early-stage founders, it often feels like a black box. Without steady revenue or years of financials to back you up, how do you justify your valuation? And more importantly, how will investors see it? The truth is, early-stage valuation isn’t just

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How ILuvQuran Is Redefining Early Quran Education

From One Child’s Journey to a National Movement: How ILuvQuran Is Redefining Early Quran Education

In many households, teaching the Quran is viewed as a deeply spiritual but often rigid experience – especially for young children. But ILuvQuran is flipping that narrative. Founded by a mother inspired by her son’s early Quran journey, ILuvQuran is creating a joyful, story-driven learning experience rooted in Islamic values and modern child development. It

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How Playgrown Is Empowering Freelancers to Run Businesses

How Playgrown Is Empowering Freelancers to Run Businesses, Not Just Gigs

In a Gig Economy Full of Chaos, Playgrown Brings Clarity and Control For many freelancers and creators in Malaysia, the hardest part of freelancing isn’t the work itself – it’s everything else: chasing payments, issuing invoices, managing clients, and staying compliant with local taxes. Playgrown is changing that. Co-founded by Muhammad Thaqif and Naif Ghazali,

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How Mascon Is Redefining Maritime Safety with Tech-Driven Solutions

How Mascon Is Redefining Maritime Safety with Tech-Driven Solutions

In an industry where safety lapses can have life-or-death consequences, Mascon Technologies is emerging as a practical, mission-driven solution for the global maritime industry. Founded by Norhakim Sanwan, a former seafarer who personally experienced the dangers of shipboard operations, Mascon isn’t just another maritime tech startup. It’s a purpose-built platform designed to raise safety standards

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