GlobalSadaqah

What GlobalSadaqah does

GlobalSadaqah, operated by GS Global Guardian Sdn. Bhd. (1347578-U), is a Kuala Lumpur-based online platform founded in 2018 that enables Muslims worldwide to fulfil religious charitable obligations through Zakat, Sadaqah, Waqf, and Qurban contributions routed to a vetted network of Shariah-compliant charity partners. The platform combines a crowdfunding-style campaign interface, a Zakat calculator with Nisab computation (RM 24,198 for 2026), recurring Auto Donate subscriptions starting at $10/month or RM 5, and dedicated Qurban distribution programs spanning 13+ African countries via the Imam Development Programme, Gaza, Bangladesh, Makkah, and Malaysia. It is integrated with payment processors Stripe, Billplz, Boost, and 4epay (for voucher-based meat distribution), and uses Ethis accounts for authentication and YouTube for educational webinars and video content. The platform holds Islamic Digital Economy (IDE) Standards compliance for both Startup and Technology Product & Services categories in Malaysia.

The business operates as a hybrid B2C/B2B donation marketplace. Individual Muslim donors are the primary user segment, served through a self-serve product-led flow with multi-currency support (MYR, USD, EUR, GBP, QAR, SGD, INR) and transparent campaign tracking. Corporate donors and partners form a second segment, anchored by Malaysian Islamic banks (Alliance Islamic Bank, Kuwait Finance House Malaysia, Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia, Hong Leong Islamic Bank, Bank Islam), the Islamic Development Bank as a flagship strategic partner, and adjacent halal-fintech collaborators (HelloGold, Wahed, iSaham, Sinegy). Revenue mechanics combine transaction-based donation processing, recurring subscriptions, and corporate partnership contributions. A sub-brand called SocioBiz, launched with Alliance Islamic Bank in 2019, extends the platform into Shariah-compliant social enterprise funding.

The company positions itself as a rigorously vetted intermediary between global Muslim donors and on-the-ground charity implementation partners, with charity partners including Imam Development Programme, An-Nadaa Educational Foundation (Nigeria), Gazze Destek Association (Turkey), 4TDK, Alkhairi Charity Organization (Bangladesh), Al-Iltizam Relief Program Association, Malaysian Relief Agency (UN ECOSOC special consultative status), and Aswadan (Saudi Arabia). Operating reach now extends to donors in 80+ countries and campaign activity across multiple continents, despite a small internal team of 1-10 employees.

Name

GlobalSadaqah

Legal name

GS Global Guardian Sdn. Bhd.

Website

https://globalsadaqah.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GlobalSadaqah is a Malaysian online platform that enables Muslims globally to make Zakat, Sadaqah, Waqf, and Qurban donations through a vetted network of Shariah-compliant charity partners, serving individual donors in 80+ countries and corporate Islamic banking partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donation processing: Platform facilitates charitable donations from individuals and corporate donors to vetted charity campaigns. Revenue appears to come from donation processing and platform operations supported by corporate partners and donors.
2. Monthly subscription donations: Recurring monthly donations from supporters at $10/month to support platform operations
3. Corporate partnerships: Support from corporate partners and donors including banks, financial institutions, and businesses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GlobalSadaqah operates an online donation and crowdfunding platform that enables individual Muslim donors and corporate partners to contribute Zakat, Sadaqah, Waqf, and Qurban to a network of rigorously vetted, Shariah-compliant charity organizations across multiple countries. The platform also offers sub-brands such as SocioBiz for Shariah-compliant social entrepreneurship funding and a free e-book library for Islamic charitable education.

Product overview

GlobalSadaqah is a comprehensive Islamic charitable giving platform that serves as a unified ecosystem for multiple forms of Social Finance. The core platform enables Zakat, Sadaqah, and Waqf contributions through a vetted network of Shariah-compliant charity partners. The platform operates with modules including Auto Donate for recurring giving, SocioBiz (a sub-brand by Alliance Islamic Bank) for entrepreneurship-focused funding, and an E-book library for Islamic education. Campaign types span emergency relief, food/water access, healthcare, education, Qurbani programs across 13+ African countries, and socio-economic empowerment initiatives. The platform is integrated with payment processors (Stripe, Billplz, Boost) and is compliant with Islamic Digital Economy (IDE) Standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GlobalSadaqah Platform Award-winning CSR, Zakat and Waqf Management platform that aggregates Shariah-verified charity campaigns and enables online charitable contributions globally. For individual Muslim donors and corporate CSR partners.
• Zakat Online Zakat al-Maal calculation and payment service with Nisab amount calculation, Haul/Year selection, and tax receipt issuance for Malaysian taxpayers. For individual Muslims fulfilling the Zakat obligation.
• Sadaqah Donations Charitable donation service enabling one-time and recurring Sadaqah contributions to verified Shariah-compliant campaigns worldwide. For individual Muslim donors seeking voluntary charity giving.
• Waqf Donations Endowment-based charitable giving product allowing users to contribute to Waqf campaigns for long-term sustainable charitable impact. For individual donors and foundations seeking perpetual charitable endowments.
• Qurban Campaigns Eid al-Adha sacrificial meat distribution campaigns across Africa (13+ countries via IDP), Nigeria, Bangladesh, Makkah, Malaysia, and Gaza, with voucher-based distribution systems. For individual Muslim donors fulfilling Qurban obligations.
• SocioBiz Shariah-compliant social funding platform established by Alliance Islamic Bank and hosted on GlobalSadaqah, focused on empowering communities through entrepreneurship with 100% of donations going to causes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Campaigns delivered 526,973 hot meals and 5,397 liters clean water to Gaza in Phase 1
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Alliance Islamic BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Partner and Donor collaborating with GlobalSadaqah for CSR initiatives and charitable giving programs in alignment with Islamic finance principles.
• Al Rajhi Bank MalaysiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Partner supporting Shariah-compliant charitable giving initiatives.
• Islamic Development BankflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor strategic partner in Islamic development supporting charitable and humanitarian initiatives globally.
• Hong Leong Islamic BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Islamic banking-linked charitable giving.
• HelloGoldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing Partner for halal investment and savings platform collaboration.
• BoostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonations Partner providing e-wallet payment integration for convenient giving.
• IBF DigiLabscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology Partner providing technical infrastructure and digital solutions for the platform.
• Halal Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Partner supporting halal industry development and Islamic economy standards.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner enabling secure online donations globally.
• BillplzcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment gateway partner for Malaysian transactions and donation processing.
• Salam WebminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for browser and online services distribution.
• Bank IslamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIslamic banking partner for charitable giving programs.
• iSahamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIslamic stock screening platform partner for investment-related charity initiatives.
• WahedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHalal investing platform partner for Shariah-compliant investment-linked charity.
• Imam Development Programme (IDP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partner established in South Africa in 2014, empowering Imams across 13+ African countries. Qurban programs through IDP support local farmers, empower Imams, and benefit vulnerable communities. Over 2 million people impacted annually.
• An-Nadaa Educational FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-certified Islamic non-profit operating educational, da'wah and welfare projects in Nigeria, including the An-Nadaa School (GIIA) and Qurban distribution in Zaria.
• Gazze Destek Association (GDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish association established in 2014 in Istanbul coordinating humanitarian efforts for Gaza Strip including water distribution and emergency relief.
• 4TDK (International Humanitarian Development Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit established in 2020 working on humanitarian and development interventions including Gaza Qurban program. Programs focus on health, education, protection, livelihoods, food security.
• Alkhairi Charity Organization (AKCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalaysian-based relief and development charity operating Bangladesh Qurban programs in Cox's Bazar.
• Al-Iltizam Relief Program AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO registered since April 2013 based in Shah Alam, Malaysia, supporting Bangladesh and other countries including Gaza, Palestine, Malaysia, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Syria and Yemen.
• Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization registered under Trustee Act 1952 (PPAB 20/2010), holds UN ECOSOC special consultative status since 2014. Malaysia Qurban programs.
• AswadancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2018 by Malaysian students in Saudi Arabia. Qurban operations in Makkah sourcing from local farms, distributing to poor families with surplus handled by official Adahi organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GoFundMe: Largest general-purpose crowdfunding platform globally. While not Shariah-focused, it captures a portion of Muslim charitable giving and serves as a benchmark for online fundraising UX and scale.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: One of the world's largest Islamic humanitarian INGOs operating in 40+ countries with established digital donation infrastructure. Competes for the same Zakat/Sadaqah donor wallet but at vastly larger scale and with broader humanitarian mandate.
• Muslim Aid: UK-headquartered international Muslim charity with online donation portals across multiple countries. Broad incumbent offering overlapping Zakat, Sadaqah and emergency-relief giving channels that compete for GlobalSadaqah's donor pool.

Direct peers

• LaunchGood: Largest US-based Muslim-focused crowdfunding platform, enabling individuals and organizations to raise funds for community, humanitarian, creative and faith-based projects. Directly comparable in Shariah-conscious giving model and global Muslim donor audience.
• Ethis: Indonesia-headquartered Islamic impact crowdfunding and social finance platform. Ethis is also the authentication backbone for GlobalSadaqah (accounts.ethis.co), and the two share a closely aligned Islamic social-finance thesis, donor base and Shariah-verified model.
• Pusat Pungutan Zakat (PPZ): Malaysia's official state-linked Zakat collection centre. Functions both as a GlobalSadaqah corporate partner and as a direct competitor for Zakat donations from Malaysian Muslims, representing the entrenched incumbent in the platform's home market.

Emerging players

• WhyDonate: European-headquartered online fundraising platform for nonprofits and personal causes. Comparable as a digital fundraising infrastructure layer, though not Shariah-specialized.

Regional players

• Kitabisa: Indonesia's largest donation and crowdfunding platform with significant Islamic giving (Zakat, Sedekah, Waqf) campaign volume. Closest regional Southeast Asian peer to GlobalSadaqah in Muslim donor focus and category mix.
• Give2Asia: US-based philanthropy platform enabling donations to verified Asian nonprofits. Comparable as a vetted-charity intermediary for cross-border Muslim-majority giving into Asia-Pacific.
• ImpactGuru: India/Southeast Asia-focused crowdfunding platform for medical, social and humanitarian causes. Regional peer with overlapping individual-donor fundraising mechanics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/globalsadaqah
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3dS4J0c3-GCFux7rZkX5qA
• Facebookfacebook.com/globalsadaqah
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/globalsadaqah

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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