About Umar
Umar Munshi is a prominent figure in the world of ethical finance and venture capital. Based in Singapore, he is the Managing Partner of HASAN.VC and the Founder of Ethis Global, two ethical fintech firms that are shaping the future of finance.
HASAN.VC, which emerged from the angel syndicate network of Ethis, has grown into a community of 300 Limited Partners (LPs) who have collectively invested millions into 15 pioneering startups and 2 funds. Positioned for the future, HASAN has evolved into a dynamic venture capital fund with an innovative accelerator program, focusing on early-to-mid-stage tech companies with scalable business models.
Umar also co-founded Ethis, a trailblazing fintech firm that leverages Islamic economics principles to redefine finance for the betterment of humanity. Ethis specializes in impact investments, allowing investors from over 84 countries to support SMEs, startups, and projects in the MENASIA region, promoting ethical and sustainable finance.
Within the Ethis ecosystem, there are several branches dedicated to different aspects of ethical finance. Ethis Indonesia leads in peer-to-peer financing, Ethis Malaysia supports halal and sustainable ventures through its Equity Crowdfunding platform, and GlobalSadaqah.com facilitates charitable fund flows to NGOs through its Social Finance marketplace.
As the chairperson of the Islamic Fintech Alliance founders’ group, Umar plays a key role in fostering collaboration within the Islamic economy ecosystem. He is a respected speaker and trainer at industry events, holding leadership positions in various industry development committees and initiatives.
Umar is a firm believer in the power of fintech and tech startups to create solutions rooted in universal ethical principles. He envisions a future where these technologies can drive enduring and equitable development in society.
In summary, Umar Munshi is a visionary leader in the field of ethical finance, working tirelessly to promote ethical and sustainable financial practices that benefit both investors and society as a whole.
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‘Crowdfunding and Fintech for Islamic Finance is an unprecedented opportunity to create finance solutions rooted in Islamic principles, and bring sustainable and equitable development to the world.’
About Ethis Ventures
Ethis Ventures partners with, develops and operates Ethical & Islamic Crowdfunding platforms and systems in Singapore and Malaysia (and soon the world). We believe in uplifting the ummah and humanity together with EthisCrowd, our Crowdfunding community of impact investors and donors. We connect you directly to the best and most deserving campaigns, empowering you and those we fund, together.
We focus on values and outcomes. We strive to create funding flows that have a strong social impact. The universal principles enshrined in Islam permeate all that we do.
Website: www.ethisventures.com