Founded in 2018, Ficus Capital has quickly risen as a leader in Islamic Venture Capital. With founders boasting over 70 years of combined experience in banking, investment, islamic finance, technology, and entrepreneurship, Ficus Capital stands at the forefront of innovation in responsible investing.
Ficus Capital has strategically honed its focus on the vibrant and dynamic Southeast Asia region for its funds. With a deep-rooted commitment to responsible and ethical investment practices, we recognize the immense potential that this region offers. Southeast Asia's burgeoning economies, diverse markets, and innovative entrepreneurial spirit align perfectly with our mission to promote sustainable growth and impact. By concentrating our efforts here, we aim to foster positive change, drive innovation, and catalyze responsible investments that benefit not only our investors but also the communities and environments in which we operate.
At Ficus Capital, we describe ourselves as the World's First ESG Islamic Driven Venture Capital. It is to the notion that ESG is a common practice and deeply rooted in Islamic economics and our investment ethics.
The focus on Planet involves safeguarding life and wealth, extending beyond human life to encompass the environment and natural resources.
The People perspective emphasises the protection of life, progeny, and intellect. This entails fair labour practices, human rights, and nurturing employee capabilities for social development within the community where companies operate.
The Profit aspect aligns with Islamic economic principles of fairness and justice. It encourages companies to strike a balance between short-term profits and long-term vision.
The Principle perspective centres on the protection of religion, encompassing adherence to Shariah and robust governance practices.
Companies Invested - 5 Companies
Companies Invested - 3 Companies
Ficus Capital team comprises experienced individuals with diverse skill sets, and regional expertise, and collectively have over 70 years of experience. The synergistic combination among the partners has resulted in Ficus Capital having a unique sustainable winning formula in growing startups from the Seed to Iater stages of the startups’ growth journey.
KUALA LUMPUR, 1 March 2024 – In a significant boost to Malaysia's rapidly expanding 5G ecosystem, Ficus Capital, leading ESG Shariah Compliant VC, through its Ficus SEA Fund announce...
Kuala Lumpur, 15 Feb 2023 – The first-of-its-kind environmental, social and governance (ESG)-Islamic framework (Ficus ESG-I Framework) which enables businesses to comply with four key paramet...
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 16): The National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) has added kipleX and Ficus Venture Capital to its stable of funding partners.
kipleX is an early-stage venture c...