Khaled Fouad
Cofounder and CEO in Türkiye
Salams! I'm Khaled Fouad
Building the Finance of the Future, One Ethical Investment at a Time
I'm a Managing Partner at Ethis Kitle Fonlama Platformu, where I'm revolutionizing how Turkish SMEs access capital through interest-free mini-bonds. After two decades navigating investment banking across the GCC, Southeast Asia, and Turkey, I've discovered my true calling: merging cutting-edge technology with ethical finance principles.
What Drives Me
I believe every entrepreneur deserves access to growth capital without compromising their values or equity. That's why I've dedicated my career to structuring Sharia-compliant funding solutions that fuel dreams while staying true to Islamic finance principles.
My Journey
From my early days as a telecommunications engineer in Cairo to earning an MSc in Analytics from Georgia Tech, I've always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and finance. My path has taken me through:
- 20+ years in investment banking across multiple continents
- Board positions at innovative FinTech companies like Ethis and HASAN.VC
- Fund management experience from Iraq to the UAE
- Strategic advisory roles in social finance and CSR platforms
What I Do Today
As Managing Partner at Ethis Kitle Fonlama Platformu, I'm building neo-investment banking solutions that embed finance into products seamlessly. I combine predictive modeling, advanced analytics, and AI to help SMEs access ethical capital while providing investors with risk-adjusted, Sharia-aligned opportunities.
Beyond the Numbers
When I'm not structuring funding solutions or analyzing data, you'll find me mentoring startups, serving on boards, or exploring how automation and AI can democratize access to ethical finance. I'm passionate about leading multicultural teams and believe that diverse perspectives drive the most innovative solutions.
Let's Connect
Whether you're an SME founder seeking interest-free working capital, an investor looking for ethical opportunities, or a product owner wanting to embed compliant financial services—I'd love to explore how we can work together.
Ready to merge capital, compliance, and cutting-edge tech? Let's connect.