Wahed Invest is a New York-based fintech company providing Shariah-compliant investing services through a digital platform. The company offers automated halal investment portfolios, real estate products, retirement accounts, and access to Shariah-screened exchange-traded funds. Wahed is registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment advisor and operates across multiple regions including the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and Nigeria.
Founded in 2015 by Junaid Wahedna, Wahed serves over 400,000 customers seeking investments aligned with Islamic finance principles. The company has raised approximately $90 million across multiple rounds from investors including Wa'ed Ventures, BECO Capital, Cue Ball Capital, and HSBC. In 2020, Wahed acquired UK digital banking app Niyah to expand into Shariah-compliant retail banking.
