The Islamic Economy Accelerator in the UK Q3 2018
Global Islamic Economy A burgeoning market driven by entrepreneurship Global Muslim Spend Muslim Entrepreneurs Seek a community, support, Across lifestyle sectors reached guidance and infrastructure to $2.2 trillion in 2016 grow their businesses in a Sharia compliant manner Islamic Banking Assets London Is becoming the western centre Are estimated at $2.2 trillion of the halal economy with the Muslim Population and growing most halal businesses founded Is a quarter of the world outside of the Muslim population and is experiencing world rapid increases in economic development and private wealth 2
The Islamic Economic Model Islamic banking is not the only component Islamic finance today: Transparent Just Holistic - Predominantly banking assets Equitable - Debt-based Empowerment - Fractional reserve banking model Risk sharing Inclusive - Reverse engineered - Maqasid al Shari’a? Islamic Economic Model Equal opportunities Job creation Wealth distribution Islamic finance tomorrow: Social infrastructure Wealth preservation - Banking and insurance - Asset management Entrepreneurialism - Private equity and venture capital Wealth creation - Waqf - Zakat - Sadaqa - Social impact and green investment 3
The UK’s Islamic Economy Accelerator iE 5 is the community space that supports halal economy businesses, especially digital, in the heart of London Co-Working Acceleration Corporate Global Space for Startups Innovation Connectivity Proximity to professional advisors Corporate innovation Connection to the global Flexible mixed use made available units, challenges and Islamic economy space for all stages through a incubation programmes through affiliations with of businesses programme of to develop disruptive next other hubs and available advice and generation businesses ecosystems support 4
Islamic Economy Sectors iE 5 is designed for businesses operating in the Islamic economy sectors Islamic Finance Modest Fashion Halal Pharmaceuticals Halal Food Halal Travel & FinTech & Lifestyle & Cosmetics
Community iE 5 is designed for the Islamic economy community and more Service Global Providers Hubs Growth Stage Entrepreneurs Corporates Companies Investors Academia Ethical Islamic Economy Social Impact Businesses with Businesses with Businesses whose an social impact or an ethical or activities are wholly philanthropic Shari’a compliant sustainability objective objective in nature 6
Programme iE 5 membership provides access to a programme developed for all stages of business growth Space A selection of space to suit every business need, co-working, breakout, hot desks and offices. In addition space to host meetings and events will be Space available for hire Suppliers Negotiated preferential rates Suppliers with third party suppliers for support Support and technical services Support Free master classes, workshops, Clinics, events and entrepreneurs in residence to support all aspects Serendipity of business scaling Serendipity Networking with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and industry specialists 7
Support iE 5 makes available a range of services to support companies through the scaling lifecycle as needed. The halal economy needs mentoring, guidance, connectivity and lobbying power. Shari’a Compliance Master Technical Entrepreneurs in Classes Surgeries / Clinics Residence Support Office Hours Fundraising International Scaling Partner with Experts Support Support Discounts 8
Concept A world class co-working space for the Islamic economy business operating in or expanding to the UK
Partnership Opportunities Available Opportunities to Partner with iE 5 Patron Programme Sponsor Corporate / Hub Member Sponsor an Innovation Benevolent Grant Access the Community Programme Receive credit as Space for innovation Opportunity to design areas a Patron supporter on all / outreach team for innovation programme collateral as needed Branded as patron within the Dedicated support to Run events within accelerator execute programme the facilities Early access to start-ups Provide mentorship to Opportunity to co-author raising funding startups research 10
Co-Working Space A dedicated mixed use location in central London Space: ▪ ~125 seat venue (circa 5,000 sq. ft.) ▪ Split into: ▪ Co-working ▪ Hot desk ▪ Dedicated offices ▪ Meeting / events space Sample space available in London E1 11
Strategic Partners iE 5 has Islamic economy and innovation community specialist delivery partners Gateway is a global multidisciplinary professional Elipses is a digital research, advisory and investment firm. services firm, exclusively and wholeheartedly devoted Its partners are experts in developing innovation ecosystems, to the Islamic economy and its underlying principles. having built and run large blue chip corporate innovation programmes, founded and scaled start-ups to exit and Its partners and consultants are senior Islamic economy developed and run industry communities focused on innovation. professionals, many of whom are recognised throughout the world and have extensive experience in law, banking, Elipses clients are at the forefront of digital innovation, finance, management consultancy, private equity, developing the next generation of digital businesses, in the accountancy, financial technology, and regulation. Islamic, crypto and conventional economies. 12
Strategic Advisors Ashley Freeman Harris Irfan Abdul Haseeb Basit Lawrence Wintermeyer Sherif Hampton Suhail Ahmad CEO & Partner Partner Co-Founder & Principal Co-Founder & Principal Deputy CEO & Partner Partner Gateway Gateway Elipses Elipses Gateway Gateway 13
Founding Membership iE 5 ’s founding members are leading lights from the Islamic economy in the UK and beyond 14
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