Launched at the Business Leaders Summit 2026
SKSEED Capital Connect
SKSEED Angel Investors Network
A community of angel investors backing ethical, Shariah-aligned startups across OIC countries. Join the network and be among the first to meet verified founders as SKSEED Capital Connect opens.
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- Angel investors listed
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- Countries represented
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- Networks and investors mapped
Who it is for
Built for investors who back founders early
Individual angels
Business leaders, executives and founders who invest their own capital in early-stage companies and want screened deal flow across OIC markets.
Angel networks and family offices
Groups that pool capital or co-invest, and want to reach founders and fellow investors in other OIC countries.
Chambers and ecosystem partners
ICCD member chambers, accelerators and development institutions that support founders and want to connect them with investors.
SKSEED Capital Connect
Why join
Verified, screened deal flow
Startups on SKSEED Capital Connect will be verified by ICCD member chambers and screened against AAOIFI Shariah standards before they reach investors.
A network across the OIC
Connect with angels, investor networks and ecosystem partners from Karachi to Cairo, Riyadh, Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur.
You control your profile
You decide whether to appear in the directory. Email addresses are never published, and you can withdraw or delete your profile at any time.
Angel Investors Network
How it works
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Create an account
Register with your email address and confirm it.
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Complete your profile
Tell us your sectors, stages, ticket size and Shariah screening preference.
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SKSEED review
The SKSEED team reviews each registration before it is listed.
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Join the directory
Approved members appear in the directory and receive early access to Capital Connect.
Shariah screening
Screening standards you can choose
Each member records the screening standard they follow. As SKSEED Capital Connect opens to startups, companies will be screened against these standards before they are presented to investors.
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AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21
Interest-bearing debt and deposits below 30% and non-permissible income below 5%.
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One-third rule
Financial ratio thresholds of 33%, used by several Islamic equity indices.
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Own Shariah adviser
For members who rely on their own scholar or Shariah board.
Sectors members invest in
Live count of approved members by sector.
The first members will appear here once approved.
Mapped from public sources
Angel networks and investors across the OIC
The directory also lists angel networks, halal venture funds and development investors active in OIC markets. They are listed from public sources and are not yet members of the network.
Browse networks and investors →- 1337 Ventures
- Adaverse
- APY Ventures
- Core Vision Investments
- Cur8 Capital
- Doha Tech Angels
- Flat6Labs
- Gobi Partners
- HASAN.VC
- IsDB Transform Fund
- OQAL Angel Investors Network
- Qatar Development Bank
- +6 more
Organisation details are compiled from public sources and may change. Organisations can contact SKSEED to update or remove their entry.
Roadmap
About SKSEED Capital Connect
SKSEED Capital Connect is being developed to connect verified, Shariah-screened startups from OIC member countries with professional investors. The Angel Investors Network is its first release.
- NowLive
Angel Investors Network
Investor registration, review by the SKSEED team and the public directory.
- December 2026Planned
Startup profiles and screening
Startup registration, verification by ICCD member chambers and Shariah screening.
- Next phasePlanned
Investor and startup matching
SKSEED Capital Connect brings verified, screened startups and network members together.
B57+ Business Leaders Summit
Launching in Istanbul
The network launches at the B57+ Business Leaders Summit, organised by ICCD with COMCEC. Scan the network QR code at the Summit to register from your phone in about five minutes.
Questions
Before you join
Who can join?
Angel investors, and representatives of angel networks or family offices, who invest in early-stage companies. Every registration is reviewed by the SKSEED team before it is listed.
What is shown publicly?
Your name, title, organisation, country, investment focus and biography, and only if you agree to be listed. Your email address is never published, and your LinkedIn profile appears only if you choose.
Can I change or remove my profile?
Yes. You can edit your profile at any time, and changes are reviewed again before they appear. You can also withdraw from the directory or delete your registration.
How does this relate to SKSEED Capital Connect?
The Angel Investors Network is the first release of SKSEED Capital Connect. Members will be among the first to meet verified, Shariah-screened founders as the platform opens to startups.
Invest in the next generation of OIC founders
Registration takes about five minutes.