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HASAN.VC marked a major milestone in its mission to empower values-driven entrepreneurship with what it claims to be its largest-ever Halal Startup Showcase, celebrating the graduation of Cohort 003 from its flagship five-week accelerator programme. The event brought together nearly 50 startups representing 12 countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, the […]

Rethinking Venture Capital: HASAN.VC’s Bold Departure from Silicon Valley Norms The Silicon Valley venture capital (VC) model, long celebrated for birthing global unicorns, may not be the best fit for every region — especially Southeast Asia. That’s the view of HASAN.VC, a values-driven VC firm that’s challenging conventional investment strategies and rewriting the rules for

HASAN.VC has announced the launch of its inaugural Venture Studio in Kota Bharu, set to commence on 1 July 2025. The initiative is designed to co-build AI-native startups in collaboration with carefully selected early-stage founders. The programme adopts a distinctive “zero-to-one” methodology, in which participants will work closely with the HASAN.VC team to ideate and

Kota Bharu, Malaysia, 3 June 2025 – HASAN.VC has announced the launch of its first-ever Venture Studio in Kota Bharu, set to begin on 1 July 2025, to co-build AI-native startups with selected early-stage founders. The program offers a unique “zero-to-one” approach, where participants work alongside the HASAN.VC team to ideate and validate during an intensive

Early-stage venture capital firm HASAN.VC has announced the launch of its inaugural Venture Studio in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, set to commence on 1 July 2025. The program is designed to co-build AI-native startups from the ground up in collaboration with selected early-stage founders. The Venture Studio offers a distinctive “zero-to-one” approach, where participants will work

HASAN.VC has announced the launch of its first Venture Studio in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, set to begin on 1 July, to co-build AI-native startups with selected early-stage founders. The program offers a unique “zero-to-one” approach, where participants work alongside the HASAN.VC team to ideate and validate during an intensive 15-day on-site sprint. The most promising

HASAN Venture Capital has integrated AI across its investment processes to boost efficiency while maintaining its ethical investment principles. At the helm of this vision is Umar Munshi, Managing Partner at HASAN VC, who believes that AI is a technological advantage and a moral imperative in the evolving venture capital space. The firm’s approach to

Ethis Group, through its Halal VC fund HASAN.VC, has been actively investing in ethical and halal tech startups. As part of its commitment to fostering innovation, the firm participated in AsiaStartupExpo, where it provided guidance to shortlisted AI startups. By supporting early-stage companies, Ethis aims to drive ethical investment and create impact-driven businesses. Ethis Group, founded

Selular.id – HASAN.VC hosted the highly anticipated Startup Showcase Demo Day at The Glass Box, Colony The MET Corporate Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on February 22, 2025. HASAN.VC, part of the Ethis Global Group, is a community-driven venture capital fund. The Startup Showcase Demo Day event featured 26 promising startups from the second batch

Kuala Lumpur, February 2025 – HASAN.VC proudly hosted its highly anticipated Startup Showcase Demo Day at The Glass Box, Colony The MET Corporate Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on February 22, 2025. The Startup Showcase served as a platform for 26 promising startups from the second cohort of HASAN.VC’s 7-week online Accelerator program. These startups,

START-UPS focusing on ethics and long-term impacts are on the rise and shifting the investment landscape from those that are only driven by profitability.  This was reflected at the recent Start-up Showcase Demo, hosted by Hasan Venture Capital (Hasan.VC), which brought together 26 start-ups from South-East Asia (SE Asia) and the Middle East.  The event

HASAN.VC ‘s recently hosted Startup Showcase Demo Day showcased 26 promising startups from the second cohort of HASAN.VC’s 7-week online Accelerator programme. These startups, representing a diverse range of industries and countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, as well as the United Arab Emirates, showcased their innovative solutions and commitment to creating

HASAN.VC has hosted its Startup Showcase Demo Day at The Glass Box, Colony The MET Corporate Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event spotlighted 26 innovative startups from the second cohort of HASAN.VC’s 7-week online Accelerator programme. These startups, hailing from diverse industries and countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, and the

Kuala Lumpur, November 2024 – HASAN.VC, an integral part of the Ethis Group, announced today that applications are open for Cohort 002 of its Accelerator program. Starting January 6, the seven-week online program will support early-stage Halal and ethical startup founders. After the successful launch of its inaugural cohort, with 42 startups going through the

Varying regulations and awareness are stalling market expansion.   The global halal industry is expected to hit $7.7 trillion by next year, fueled by growth in sectors like food, cosmetics, and Islamic finance. Yet, as the market expands, startups face significant challenges ranging from regulatory hurdles to consumer education, according to industry experts.   Startups

Guest: Umar Munshi, Managing Partner, HASAN.VC HASAN.VC Accelerator 002 is on a mission to empower startups with a unique blend of mentorship, funding, and market access, all while fostering ethical and halal values. This accelerator program is designed to create impactful ventures that align with Shariah principles and address global challenges, positioning startups for success in

HASAN.VC, an integral part of the Ethis Group, has announced that applications are open for Cohort 002 of its Accelerator programme. Commencing on 6 January, the seven-week online programme will support early-stage Halal and ethical startup founders. Following the successful launch of its inaugural cohort, which saw 42 startups participate and 12 secure funding, this

Economic News, Jakarta – HASAN.VC, part of the Ethis Group, has announced that applications are now open for Cohort 002 of its Accelerator Program. This seven-week online program, beginning on January 6, is designed to support early-stage halal and ethical startup founders. Following the success of its first cohort—which involved 42 startups and resulted in

HASAN.VC, a part of the Ethis Group, has announced that applications are now open for Cohort 002 of its Accelerator Programme. Starting on 6th January 2025, this seven-week online programme aims to support early-stage Halal and ethical startup founders. Following the successful launch of its inaugural cohort, which saw 42 startups participating, with 12 securing funding,

The halal industry in Indonesia is witnessing rapid growth, fueled by the increasing number of startups offering innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of halal lifestyles. In a significant move to support this burgeoning sector, the **Halal Super Angels (HASAN) Demo Day Jakarta 2024** is being held to provide a platform for halal startups

According to HASAN.VC Managing Partner Umar Munshi, camel startups embody the spirit of adaptability and can thrive under difficult conditions. HASAN.VC hosted its Halal Startup Showcase in Kuala Lumpur this week, presenting 21 dynamic startups from its inaugural accelerator cohort focused on Southeast Asian startups. According to HASAN.VC Managing Partner Umar Munshi, this milestone event

HASAN.VC proudly hosted its Halal Startup Showcase at the Securities Commission Malaysia building in Kuala Lumpur on July 13, 2024. The event featured 21 dynamic startups from its inaugural accelerator cohort, focusing on Southeast Asian ventures. This milestone underscores HASAN.VC’s commitment to pioneering Islamic finance and ethical entrepreneurship, reshaping the economic landscape with integrity and

HASAN.VC, a brand under Malaysia-based Fintech group Ethis Global Berhad, aims to revolutionise Malaysia’s halal industry by focusing on technology start-ups and businesses with significant social impact.

Hasan Launches Program Offering Opportunities in the Global Halal Economy. HASAN Accelerator provides capital and strategic support to halal startups, backed by Ethis Group.

Ethis Group aims for $3M initial closing to boost halal economy startups through HASAN Venture Capital. Ethical investment in the halal economy.

SINGAPORE, March 2 (Bernama) — Ethis Group, a Malaysia-based international fintech firm for Islamic finance, aims to raise an initial closing of US$3 million (RM14.2 million) this year through HASAN Venture Capital to propel startups in the halal economy. Ethis Group managing director and HASAN Venture Capital managing partner Umar Munshi said HASAN, with a target fund of US$10

Explore the launch of HASAN, a venture capital firm and accelerator by Ethis, dedicated to funding halal startups. Learn about their mission, ecosystem, and the opportunities they offer to angel investors and entrepreneurs in the Islamic finance sector.

Malaysian Islamic crowdfunding group Ethis has unveiled HASAN, a venture capital (VC) and accelerator program designed to support Halal start-ups in Southeast Asia and the GCC. HASAN is a reiteration of the group’s angel syndicate network which had invested in 15 start-ups and two funds. The VC now comprises of 300 limited partners, from whom

HASAN, part of Ethis Group, launches a venture capital and accelerator program for halal startups. Join the grand opening on February 17th at IBFIM.