Private Equity

Through private equity and venture capital, we offer businesses access to growth capital and strategic guidance. Our investments are focused on Sharia-compliant opportunities, fostering innovation and expansion while ensuring ethical financial practices.

OurPrivate Equity and Venture Capital services offer unique opportunities for investors seeking high-potential growth while adhering to Sharia principles.Through strategic investments in private companies, emerging ventures, and transformative industries, we provide clients with access to long-term capital appreciation and wealth creation. Our deep expertise in Islamic finance ensures that all private equity and venture capital investments are structured in compliance with Sharia law, avoiding prohibited activities and speculative practices.

1. Sharia-Compliant Private Equity Investments

We specialize in Sharia-compliant private equity investments, focusing on acquiring and managing stakes in privately held companies across a diverse range of industries. Our private equity investments are designed to deliver strong financial returns while contributing to sustainable business growth.

• Ethical Acquisition Strategies: We identify and invest in companies that align with Islamic ethical standards, ensuring that our investments are free from activities prohibited by Sharia, such as interest (riba), gambling (maysir), and the sale of haram goods. Our investment strategies are focused on sectors that foster positive growth, such as technology, healthcare, education, and manufacturing.
• Value Creation through Active Management: Our approach to private equity involves actively managing portfolio companies to enhance their value over time. We work closely with management teams to implement operational improvements, optimize business strategies, and drive growth while ensuring compliance with Islamic values.
• Long-Term Capital Growth: Our private equity funds are structured for long-term capital appreciation, with a focus on acquiring companies with strong fundamentals and significant growth potential. Investors benefit from both capital appreciation and the ethical management of portfolio assets.

2. Venture Capital for Emerging Ventures

Our Venture Capital services focus on early-stage and growth-stage businesses that demonstrate high potential for innovation and scalability. We support entrepreneurs and startups that operate in compliance with Islamic finance principles, providing both capital and strategic guidance to help them succeed.

• Investing in Innovation and Technology: We prioritize investments in sectors that are driving the future, such as technology, fintech, renewable energy, healthcare, and sustainable industries. Our venture capital investments focus on companies that offer innovative solutions while maintaining ethical practices aligned with Sharia.
• Supporting Entrepreneurs: We partner with visionary entrepreneurs, providing not only financial backing but also mentorship, networking, and business development support. Our team works with startups to refine their business models, expand their market presence, and achieve sustainable growth.
• Impactful Investments: We seek venture capital opportunities that deliver more than just financial returns. By investing in companies that address social and environmental challenges, we help foster positive change while generating halal profits. Our venture capital funds are designed to create meaningful impacts in sectors such as clean energy, education, and healthcare.

3. Exclusive Access to Royal Family and High-Net-Worth Networks

One of the key advantages of investing through YIB is our strong connections with royal families and high-net-worth networks in the Middle East. These relationships provide exclusive access to investment opportunities and strategic partnerships that are often unavailable to the broader market.

• Unique Deal Flow: Our royal family connections enable us to identify and participate in private equity and venture capital deals that are off-market and highly selective. These exclusive opportunities allow our clients to invest in elite ventures and businesses with substantial growth potential.
• Strategic Partnerships: By leveraging our network of royal family connections, we facilitate strategic partnerships between our portfolio companies and influential stakeholders, creating synergies that drive growth and increase the value of investments.

4. Structuring Sharia-Compliant Investment Vehicles

All of our private equity and venture capital investments are structured to comply with Islamic finance principles. We use innovative financial instruments that ensure investments are free from interest (riba) and speculative elements (gharar), while maintaining full transparency and ethical practices.

• Mudarabah and Musharakah Structures: Our private equity and venture capital investments are often structured using Mudarabah (profit-sharing) and Musharakah (partnership) contracts, which align the interests of both investors and entrepreneurs. These structures ensure that all parties share in the risks and rewards of the investment, in accordance with Sharia law.
• Ethical Investment Screening: We conduct rigorous Sharia screening of all potential investments to ensure they meet Islamic ethical standards. This includes thorough due diligence on the business activities, financials, and management of each company before investing.

5. Exit Strategies and Liquidity

Our exit strategies are designed to maximize returns for investors while maintaining ethical and compliant practices. Whether through a sale, merger, or public offering (IPO), we ensure that exits are planned and executed with the best interests of our clients in mind.

• Strategic Sales and Acquisitions: We work with industry experts and strategic partners to identify optimal exit opportunities for portfolio companies. Our aim is to ensure a smooth transition and value realization through mergers, acquisitions, or trade sales, ensuring that returns are in line with Islamic financial principles.
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs): For high-growth companies, we provide support in taking them public, offering an avenue for investors to achieve liquidity while capitalizing on the growth and expansion of the business. Our IPO strategies are designed to align with Islamic values and maintain the integrity of the business post-IPO.