The Firm

An active Islamic capital advisor.

SHADA AL ANOUD Advisory is a boutique active investment and advisory firm serving institutional capital seeking exposure to ASEAN's Islamic finance, halal economy, and infrastructure opportunity.

The Model

Not just advisory. Not just a fund. Both.

We combine three integrated capabilities under one firm: institutional advisory, Islamic finance structuring, and active capital deployment. Think of an active investment house built for Islamic capital — advisory conviction backed by our own capital in the deals we recommend.

We're not intermediaries commenting from the sidelines. We have skin in the game through our own investment vehicles, and we take active roles in the companies and projects we back.

Institutional Capital Advisory

We identify, structure, and facilitate capital deployment from GCC institutional investors, sovereign funds, and family offices into ASEAN opportunities aligned with Islamic principles and Sharia compliance.

Islamic Finance Structuring & Legal Counsel

We design and structure Sukuk, Mudharabah partnerships, and Sharia-compliant financial vehicles. Our in-house legal team ensures full compliance with Islamic finance standards and local regulatory requirements.

Active Capital Deployment

Beyond advising, we deploy our own capital into high-potential companies and projects across the halal economy, renewable energy, and infrastructure — taking an active role in portfolio company strategy and value creation.

What We Do

Two sides of one firm.

Advisory for External Clients

  • GCC institutional capital seeking ASEAN halal economy exposure
  • ASEAN entrepreneurs and governments seeking Islamic financing
  • Development institutions seeking Islamic finance instruments

Investment, Our Own Capital

  • Mudharabah fund deploying capital into high-growth opportunities
  • Direct investments in the halal economy and Islamic infrastructure
  • Co-investments alongside institutional partners

Why both: when we advise on a deal, we often invest alongside our clients. This aligns incentives and demonstrates our conviction in the opportunities we recommend.

Who We Are

Founding team

Syahadah Rizka Anefi profile

Syahadah Rizka Anefi

Managing Partner

Rio Fafen Ciptaswara profile

Rio Fafen Ciptaswara

Partner

Supported by an Advisory Board of institutional advisors with relationships across KADIN, government, and GCC institutions.