What Cur8 Capital does

Cur8 Capital is the trading name of IFG.VC Limited, an FCA-authorised and regulated (No. 943736) investment platform headquartered in London and operating as a subsidiary of Islamicfinanceguru Limited. The platform distributes Sharia-compliant alternative investment products to retail sophisticated investors, high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and family offices, with minimum entry points starting at £5,000 and installment payment options that materially lower the barrier to private market access relative to institutional alternatives. Investment vehicles span fixed income funds (GBP Income Fund targeting 7%, USD Income Fund targeting 9.5%, Pharmacy Income targeting 10%), a private equity Buy & Build strategy in UK pharmacy operations targeting 18%, an EIS/SEIS-eligible venture capital fund targeting 20%+, and a primary healthcare real estate strategy. The firm also offers the IF-ISA wrapper, entity investing structures (company, trust, SSAS pension, charities/waqf), and partnered real estate deals.

Revenue is generated through recurring management and platform fees on funds under management (over $230 million as disclosed) supplemented by performance-based economics on crystallised exits and structuring fees on Shariah-compliant debt facilities such as the $30 million GoCab facility. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the invest.cur8.capital web platform with community-led growth through the IFG and Telegram ecosystem and event-driven engagement via educational webinars and the IFG podcast. Distribution and marketing channels emphasise content marketing, financial coaching for new investors, and referral networks within the Islamic Finance Group. Operations are AAOIFI-compliant under Amanah Advisors certification with Mufti Faraz Adam, using Mudarabah and Wakala structures across deployment vehicles. The firm has documented four successful portfolio exits (including Glamorous AI at 2.5x and Pace Revenue at 3.5x) and manages 100+ completed investments across 3,000+ active investors, while operating with a lean team of seven named professionals (CEO Ibrahim Khan, three investment managers, two analysts, and a growth executive).

Name

Cur8 Capital

Legal name

IFG.VC Limited

Website

https://cur8.capital

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cur8 Capital is a London-based, FCA-authorised online platform (IFG.VC Limited) offering Sharia-compliant alternative investments — fixed income funds, private equity, EIS venture capital, and real estate — to retail sophisticated investors, HNW individuals, and business owners globally, with £5,000 minimums and AAOIFI-certified structures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Asset Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Financial Investment Activities (5239), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Safekeeping for Private Assets & Alternatives (Private Equity, Real Assets, OTC) (FSAFAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fund Custody & Transfer Agency Services (FSACAHAG), Global Custody (Multi-Asset Safekeeping) (FSAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Sharia compliant investing
• Alternative asset management
• Private market investments
• Venture capital funds
• Ethical wealth management

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Management and Platform Fees: Cur8 Capital generates revenue through annual management fees charged on investment products. The platform offers access to various funds including Fixed Income, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Real Estate strategies. Fees are structured to align with industry standards while maintaining accessibility for retail investors.
2. Performance-based Returns: The company distributes returns to investors through its various investment products including income funds targeting 7-10% annual returns and venture capital targeting 20%+ returns. Revenue is generated through the spread between returns achieved and returns distributed to investors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cur8 Capital is an FCA-authorized London-based investment platform that provides retail and institutional investors access to Sharia-compliant private market investments across multiple asset classes including Fixed Income funds, Venture Capital (EIS), Private Equity, and Real Estate. Operating as the trading name of IFG.VC Limited, a subsidiary of Islamicfinanceguru Limited, the platform offers diversified fund products with minimum investments starting from £5,000, including the IF-ISA tax wrapper for UK investors.

Product overview

Cur8 Capital is a Sharia-compliant alternative investment platform offering a diversified portfolio of investment products across multiple asset classes. The platform operates as a unified investment marketplace providing access to Fixed Income funds (GBP Income Fund targeting 7%, USD Income Fund targeting 9.5%, and Pharmacy Income targeting 10%), Private Equity (Pharmacy of the Future targeting 18%), Venture Capital (EIS Venture Fund targeting 20%+ with tax benefits), and Real Estate (Primary Healthcare Real Estate strategy). Additional offerings include the IF-ISA tax wrapper and entity investing structures. The platform also provides access to partnered real estate investments including Rasmala Viridian Living Fund, Gresham House, Sama Wakala Note, Dubai Marina, Acorn Property, Tesco, and Opulent. All offerings are designed to meet Sharia compliance requirements and serve investors seeking ethical, faith-based investment opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GBP Income Fund

Quantifiable outcome

• 3k+ active investors on platform
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core partnership and operational.

• Amanah Advisorscore partnershipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSharia compliance certification partner providing AAOIFI-compliant structures under the guidance of Mufti Faraz Adam. Critical partnership ensuring all fund structures and investments meet Islamic finance standards.
• Zedra Trust Company (UK) LimitedoperationalOthersEscrow payment provider for the platform, handling secure fund transfers in connection with investment transactions.
• Thompson Taraz Depositaries LimitedoperationalOthersCustodian partner for safeguarding investor assets and investment holdings on the platform.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Octopus Investments: Octopus Investments is a major UK fund manager with a significant EIS and VCT franchise offering tax-efficient investments to retail and HNW investors. It is a broad incumbent in the UK EIS alternative investment space, serving the same sophisticated retail/HNW customer base as Cur8 Capital at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Seedrs: Seedrs (now operating as Republic Europe following its acquisition) is a UK-based equity crowdfunding platform for private companies. It is a direct competitor in the UK retail private market platform space, sharing Cur8's mission of democratizing private market access, though without Sharia-compliance focus.
• SyndicateRoom: SyndicateRoom is a UK-based online venture capital platform offering EIS-qualifying investments to retail investors. It is a direct peer in the UK alt investment platform space, with a similar focus on retail access to venture investments and EIS tax benefits.
• Wealth Club: Wealth Club is a UK-based investment platform focused on EIS, SEIS, and alternative investments targeted at sophisticated retail and HNW investors. It is a direct peer in the UK alternative investment platform space with similar distribution focus, though without Sharia-compliance specialization.
• Sarwa: Sarwa is a UAE-based halal investment platform offering Sharia-compliant portfolios and ETF-based investing. It is a direct peer in the Islamic fintech investment space, targeting similar Muslim retail investors but primarily serving the MENA region rather than the UK market where Cur8 is anchored.
• Crowdcube: Crowdcube is a UK-based equity crowdfunding platform enabling retail investors to invest in startup and growth-stage companies. It is a direct peer in the UK alternative investment platform category, offering similar access to private market investments through an online platform model.
• Wahed Invest: Wahed Invest is a global Sharia-compliant digital investment platform offering portfolios, retirement accounts, and halal funds to retail investors. It is the closest direct competitor to Cur8 Capital in the halal investment platform category, though it focuses more on managed portfolios while Cur8 emphasizes alternative assets (VC, PE, real estate).

Emerging players

• Niyah: Niyah is a UK-based Islamic fintech offering Sharia-compliant savings and investment products. It is an emerging player in the UK halal fintech space with similar values-based positioning to Cur8, though with a narrower product focus on savings rather than alternatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments64 records

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