International Investment Gate

What International Investment Gate does

International Investment Gate (IIG) is a Riyadh-headquartered Shariah-compliant real estate investment advisory firm founded in 2016, serving high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors seeking cross-border real estate exposure. The firm operates from offices in Riyadh, Makkah, and Madinah (Saudi Arabia), Manchester and London (United Kingdom), and New York (United States), and reports managing over £500M in active portfolio assets with $2.8B+ in total assets referenced across approximately 150 premium properties and 400+ residential units. IIG positions itself as a one-stop-shop, covering acquisition, structuring, Shariah-compliant financing, asset and property management, and exit, with reported outcomes including 18%+ average annual returns, 96% client retention, and 22.5% average disposal premiums above market value.

The service portfolio comprises Global Real Estate Funds (including the newly launched Global Green 8 Fund targeting sustainable UK commercial assets), Strategic Acquisition and Structuring Advisory built on off-market deal sourcing, Shariah Debt Advisory with £200M+ arranged, Asset and Property Management, and the IIG Estates residential agency sub-brand in London's prime postcodes. Revenue is generated through asset management fees (recurring), transaction and advisory fees, property disposal fees, fund management, and a bilateral events and marketing platform connecting Gulf and British capital. The supporting technology layer is a secure investor portal with MFA, encryption, and 24/7 monitoring that delivers real-time portfolio performance and reporting.

The go-to-market is relationship-driven, anchored by invitation-led events at premium venues (House of Lords, The Savoy, Rosewood), a curated ecosystem of event partners (KKR, Knight Frank, Berkeley Group, Allianz, RBC GAM, Siemens, SEBA Bank, Chopard, Laurent Perrier), and a 2026 brand campaign spanning Heathrow Terminal 4, 100 branded London taxis, buses in 8 UK cities, and FT.com advertising. The competitive position rests on Shariah-compliance expertise, proprietary off-market deal flow, global distribution, and a leadership team drawn from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, JP Morgan, Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, Ernst & Young, Stanford Law, and the World Bank, combined with Saudi co-founders providing local market access.

Name

International Investment Gate

Legal name

International Investment Gate

Website

https://iig.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Investment Gate is a Riyadh-headquartered advisory firm offering Shariah-compliant real estate investment services to HNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors across Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the US, managing £500M+ in assets through funds, off-market acquisition, and full-cycle property management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shariah-Compliant Real Estate Investment Advisory

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Investment Advisory (Acquisitions/Dispositions, Capital Allocation) (BPAJANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Islamic Investment Banking & Capital Markets Services (FSABAGAG), Core Infrastructure Funds (Transport, Social, Digital, Utilities) (FSANAEAA), Islamic Private Banking & Wealth (FSABAGAD)

Keywords

• Shariah-compliant real estate
• Real estate investment advisory
• Islamic finance advisory
• Asset management services
• Cross-border real estate investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Asset Management Fees: Ongoing portfolio management fees for residential and commercial properties under active management. Includes tenant relations, lease management, maintenance, capital planning, and performance reporting.
2. Transaction/Advisory Fees: Fees from strategic acquisition and structuring advisory services, including off-market deal sourcing, due diligence, legal structuring, and tax-efficient completion. Also includes Shariah debt advisory with £200M+ arranged.
3. Property Sales and Disposal: Revenue from strategic exit planning and property disposal services, with reported 22.5% average premium above market value on successful disposals.
4. Events and Marketing Services: Bilateral events platform producing invitation-led events for cross-border real estate investment, connecting Gulf and British capital through exclusive functions with investor-to-service-provider ratios.
5. Fund Management: Management of diversified, Shariah-compliant real estate funds across UK and global markets, including the Global Green 8 Fund (GG8) focusing on sustainable, income-producing commercial assets.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

International Investment Gate is a Shariah-compliant real estate investment advisory firm that sources, structures, finances, manages, and disposes of real estate assets across Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the US. Its core offerings are diversified Global Real Estate Funds (including the Global Green 8 UK commercial fund), Asset and Property Management, Shariah Debt Advisory, and Strategic Acquisition and Structuring Advisory, supported by an investor portal and a bilateral events platform. The firm manages in excess of £500M of assets on behalf of 3,200+ investors across 45 countries.

Product overview

International Investment Gate (IIG) operates as a unified Shariah-compliant real estate investment platform offering a 'One-Stop Shop' experience. The core offering consists of Global Real Estate Funds (including the Global Green 8 Fund), Asset & Property Management, Shariah Debt Advisory, and Strategic Acquisition & Structuring Advisory services. IIG Estates serves as a residential agency sub-brand for London's prime postcodes. An Investor Portal provides real-time portfolio access. IIG Events & Marketing delivers a bilateral events platform for Gulf-British capital connections. Services span the complete investment lifecycle from acquisition through disposal across Saudi Arabia, UK, and US markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IIG Estates: Residential agency and concierge services operating in London's prime postcodes, part of the UK operational services
• IIG Events & Marketing

Products and services

• Global Real Estate Funds Diversified, Shariah-compliant investment funds operated across UK and global markets, designed to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns through expert fund management for HNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors.
• Asset and Property Management End-to-end property management services covering tenant relations, facility maintenance, occupancy optimization, and capital value enhancement for owners of residential and commercial real estate in IIG's markets.
• Shariah Debt Advisory Bespoke Shariah-compliant debt solutions spanning acquisition finance, refinancing, and development, with £200M+ arranged across UK and Gulf markets on behalf of qualifying investors and developers.
• Strategic Acquisition and Structuring Advisory Off-market deal sourcing and acquisition services that identify assets significantly below replacement cost, including full financial modelling, due diligence, legal structuring, and tax-efficient completion for cross-border investors.
• IIG Estates (Residential Agency and Concierge) Residential agency and concierge services operating across London's prime postcodes, covering sales, lettings, and VIP lifestyle management for owners, tenants, and investors in the UK prime residential market.
• Global Green 8 Fund (GG8) A Shariah-compliant UK commercial real estate fund focusing on sustainable, income-producing assets in major UK cities with an explicit ESG orientation for qualifying Shariah-compliant investors.
• Investment Advisory Full transaction-cycle advisory covering acquisition, structuring, debt facilitation, asset management, and strategic disposal planning, offered as an integrated engagement to investors seeking end-to-end support across the Shariah-compliant real estate lifecycle.
• IIG Events and Marketing Bilateral events platform producing invitation-led events for cross-border real estate investment, connecting Gulf and British capital through exclusive functions at premium venues (including the House of Lords and The Savoy) with a 2:1 investor-to-service-provider ratio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average annual returns exceeding 18% across portfolio
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Berkeley Group HoldingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK residential developer partner featured in IIG events and marketing activities. Berkeley Group is a leading UK housebuilder demonstrating IIG's connections with major UK property developers for event collaboration.
• Knight FrankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational property consultancy featured as event partner. Knight Frank's involvement indicates collaboration on cross-border real estate investment events and marketing activities.
• AllianzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal financial services company and insurance provider featured in IIG event partnerships, suggesting collaboration on investment events and marketing initiatives.
• Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal investment firm featured as event partner in IIG's bilateral events platform, indicating high-profile institutional collaboration for investor connections.
• Riyadh ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness association partnership supporting IIG's Saudi market activities and bilateral investment events between UK and Saudi Arabia.
• NASDAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization involved in IIG events and marketing platform, contributing to cross-border investment connections.
• RBC GAMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyal Bank of Canada Global Asset Management featured as event partner, indicating institutional collaboration for real estate investment activities.
• ChopardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury Swiss watchmaker featured as event partner at premium IIG functions, reflecting the high-net-worth positioning of the bilateral events platform.
• Clinique-La-PrairieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium wellness clinic featured as event partner, indicating luxury lifestyle partnership at exclusive IIG investor events.
• Laurent PerrierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury Champagne house featured as event partner at premium IIG investor functions and receptions.
• SiemensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial technology company featured as event partner, indicating diversified corporate collaboration at IIG investment events.
• SEBA BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss banking institution featured as event partner, supporting IIG's financial services and investment advisory collaboration.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gatehouse Bank: UK-based Shariah-compliant bank offering real estate investment, property finance, and savings products. Directly comparable to IIG in serving Gulf and British Muslim HNW clients with UK real estate exposure, though Gatehouse operates as a regulated bank rather than an advisor.
• Investcorp: Bahrain-headquartered alternative investment firm with global real estate, private equity, and credit strategies. Directly comparable as a Gulf-rooted cross-border real estate manager serving institutional and HNW capital.
• Arcapita: Bahrain-based Shariah-compliant investment manager focused on global real estate and private equity. Closely comparable in terms of Gulf origin, Shariah specialization, and cross-border real estate deal sourcing for institutional investors.
• GFH Financial Group: Bahrain-based Islamic investment bank with significant real estate investment and asset management operations. Comparable as a Gulf Islamic finance group with cross-border real estate activity targeting institutional and family-office capital.
• Shuaa Capital: UAE-headquartered investment bank offering asset management, advisory, and real estate investment services. Comparable in providing Gulf-rooted cross-border investment advisory with Shariah-compliant and conventional capabilities.
• Al Rajhi Investment: Saudi investment arm of Al Rajhi Banking Group, providing asset management and advisory including real estate. Comparable Saudi-domiciled investment manager serving HNW and institutional capital with growing Shariah-compliant product set.

Broad incumbents

• Knight Frank: Global real estate advisory and consultancy with established Middle East operations. Comparable as a UK-headquartered advisor working across Gulf-UK real estate corridors, though broader in scope and more diversified beyond Shariah-compliant mandates.
• JLL: Global real estate services firm with significant Middle East investment advisory and capital markets practice. Comparable in cross-border real estate advisory connecting institutional capital to UK, US, and Saudi opportunities, though much broader service portfolio.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm with strong EMEA and Asia-Pacific investment advisory capabilities. Comparable global advisor with relevant UK and Gulf market presence; broader than IIG's Shariah-specialist positioning.

Emerging players

• Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development: Leading Saudi-listed real estate developer with significant domestic and international project pipeline. Tangentially comparable Saudi real estate player; adjacent rather than direct because Dar Al Arkan is a developer, not an investment advisor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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