Faris Alrashed Alhumaid

Sharaka CEO

📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia🔄 Updated September 2026💼 15 investments📅 21 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2022
Operator-angel🌍 Saudi Arabia
15
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Oct 2019
A leading company in enabling individuals, businesses, and merchants to fully benefit from the digital value through prepaid cards, rewards and loyalty programs. Our vision is to be the leading company in alternative payment solutions in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Jan 2019
Lendo is a shari’ah compliant, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending marketplace that helps to digitally pre-finance outstanding invoices for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia. Our finance platform is a community of creditworthy borrowers and sophisticated investors looking for alternative investments. Lendo products and solutions make everyday business activities easier, more secure and more efficient for both investors and borrowers alike. For more information please check our website www.lendo.sa
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Mar 2018
Our focus is to empower SMEs to manage, run, and grow their businesses seamlessly with our all-in-one platform. Were building the future bank of SMEs—where managing finances is not just about transactions but about empowering businesses to achieve their fullest potential. By embracing innovation and fostering strong relationships, we push the boundaries of what’s possible, offering not just financial solutions but a movement for change. Join us as we continue to support SMEs in their journey toward success and redefine the banking landscape with integrity and creativity.
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Dec 2016
SHL was established as a specialized finance company within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As a pioneer in the home finance industry, SHL provides professional guidance and advice on solutions for making the dream of home ownership a reality. SHL’s products and services are fully Shari’ah compliant. The SHL Shari’ah Supervisory Board ensures that all of our products, services and activities conform with Islamic principles. SHL’s corporate governance and risk management standards are consistent with the best global home finance practices. SHL’s top senior management consists of a diverse group of individuals with global expertise in home finance. Our primary shareholders include Dar Al-Arkan (the nation's largest residential developer), Arab National Bank (ANB) and International Finance Corporation (IFC).
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Dec 2012
Derayah is a financial services firm that focuses on empowering the individual investor by providing the most independent, convenient and cost-effective way for average investors to put their money to work. Derayah has built and currently operates the first mutual fund supermarket in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Derayah also offers the first seamlessly integrated platform to trade in Saudi Arabia, regional exchanges and key international financial markets, all from a single account and website.
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2012
AL SAGHYIR TRADING & CONTRACTING CO is an insurance company based out of Near to National Hospital, Al Arbaeen Street, RIYADH, Saudi Arabia.
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2022
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May 2022
Elm is the leading provider of innovative secure services & solutions to both public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia. We provide readymade e-services, customized IT solutions, governmental support services and consultations. Elm’s customer base currently comprises over 60,000 private & public organizations on top of individual customers, helping them achieving remarkable results in increased efficiency in addition to cost & time reduction.
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Apr 2022
BinDawood Holding manages two key retail chains – BinDawood and Danube – across 79 hypermarkets and supermarkets in major Saudi Arabian cities, including Makkah, Medina, Jeddah, Riyadh, Khobar, Dammam, Al Ahsaa, Taif, Abha, Khamis Mushait , Jizan, Kharj, Unaiza, Al Jubail and Ha’il. BinDawood Holding employs over 10,000 people. BinDawood Holding has a rich Saudi heritage, spanning over 50 years, 35 of which are in grocery retail. Since our inception over 35 years ago, we have grown from a small trading business to one of the leading retailers in Saudi Arabia. Our success story has been driven by constant innovation and commitment to building long-term relationships with suppliers, partners and customers. We are dedicated to offering an exceptional shopping experience. We strive to provide our customers unmatched standards of quality, value, service and convenience. We continuously explore new market opportunities and aim to create value for all our people and partners. Our vision is to be the best grocery retail brand in Saudi Arabia and the GCC and a leader in this growing market sector. We want to be known by our customers and partners for our commitment to quality products, outstanding customer service, and strong supplier relationships. Our people enable our success and we always aim to recruit, train and keep the best available talent.
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Jan 2022
40 Years of Hospitality Excellence Dur Hospitality is a publicly listed company (formerly known as the Saudi Hotels & Resorts Company SHARACO) that was established in 1976. It became one of the first companies to introduce five star hospitality services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and now owns, manages and operates a large portfolio of hotels and modern residential properties across the Kingdom. Our Vision : To be the partner of choice in the Hospitality & Real Estate sectors across the kingdom in the fields of investment, development, and operations, adopting international standards with a local spirit.
2021
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Sep 2021
Naseej is a leading technology company committed to harnessing the power of digital transformation in learning & knowledge management by enabling our customers to provide rich experiences for their users and adapt to a dynamic technology landscape while reducing their technical burden enabling them to focus on achieving their strategic objectives. The culmination of years of expertise gained by working with hundreds of clients across the Middle East since 1989 on diverse technology and digital transformation challenges enabled Naseej to gain deep insights and understanding of their true needs, challenges, and aspirations, and develop solutions designed to address those unique needs and challenges and usher our clients into the age of AI, smart services, cloud computing, open platforms, and the next step in digital transformation.
2019
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Oct 2019
A leading company in enabling individuals, businesses, and merchants to fully benefit from the digital value through prepaid cards, rewards and loyalty programs. Our vision is to be the leading company in alternative payment solutions in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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