What Tejara Capital does

Tejara Capital is an international investment bank founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, with an affiliated entity, Tejara Capital International Limited, in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The firm operates as a dual-licensed boutique (FCA FRN: 478936 in London; DFSA F000900 in Dubai) that bridges Sharia-compliant and traditional financial markets, positioning itself as a gateway for GCC capital into developed-market investment opportunities and for Western clients seeking Islamic finance solutions.

Its core services are Islamic Finance (structuring and advisory on Sharia-compliant instruments including Sukuk), Real Estate investment advisory, Financial Advisory & Corporate Finance (M&A, restructuring, turnaround, recapitalization, debt rescheduling, asset disposals), Investment Advisory delivered through its appointed-representative subsidiary Trefoil Capital Advisers Ltd, and Fund Management of a small FCA-authorized thematic long-short equity alternative investment fund (AIF) launched in June 2020. Tejara has executed several landmark mandates, including advising on the 2007 consortium acquisition and 2018 LSE Premium Listing IPO of Aston Martin Lagonda, advising on the Grosvenor House Apartments transaction and its 2020 sale, and originating a $2.5 billion Al Dar convertible Sukuk.

Commercially, Tejara generates revenue from negotiated advisory and transaction fees (success fees, retainers, and project-based compensation) on bespoke mandates for UHNW investors, family offices, institutional investors, and corporate clients, supplemented by management fees on its AIF. There is no proprietary technology platform; distribution is relationship-led, leveraging senior-partner networks, participation in Islamic finance standard-setting bodies (AAOIFI, IFSB, IAIE), and a dual-jurisdiction office footprint in London and Dubai. Notable principal investments and related vehicles include Aston Martin Lagonda, Grosvenor House Suites, and a distressed Italian assets vehicle originally seeded by Tejara and now managed by the spun-out FCA-authorized firm 2R Capital Investment Management Limited (Milan and London).

Name

Tejara Capital

Legal name

Tejara Capital Limited

Website

https://tejaracapital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tejara Capital is a London-based, FCA-regulated international investment bank with a DFSA-regulated Dubai affiliate, providing Sharia-compliant and conventional advisory, corporate finance, real estate, and fund management services to UHNW investors, family offices, institutions, and corporate clients across the GCC and developed markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking & Advisory

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Investment Banking & Capital Markets Services (FSABAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shariah-compliant Financing Products (Murabaha, Ijara, Tawarruq, Istisna, Salam) (FSABAGAH)

Keywords

• Investment banking services
• Sharia-compliant finance
• Corporate finance advisory
• Asset management services
• Islamic capital markets

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Investment Banking & Advisory Fees: Tejara Capital generates revenue through providing financial advisory, corporate finance, and investment advisory services. This includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, restructuring, and transaction structuring across traditional and Islamic finance markets.
2. Fund Management: Since June 2020, Tejara Capital Limited has been authorized to manage a small alternative investment fund (AIF). The firm manages a thematic long-short equity AIF, generating management fees from the fund. The fund's portfolio manager has a proven track record working for major institutions for more than 20 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tejara Capital is an international investment bank providing investment banking, advisory, and asset management services through two affiliated entities in London (FCA-authorised) and Dubai (DFSA-regulated). Its core offerings span Islamic Finance (Sharia-compliant structuring and Sukuk advisory), Real Estate investment advisory, Financial Advisory & Corporate Finance (M&A, restructuring, turnaround, recapitalisation), Investment Advisory (via sub-brand Trefoil Capital Advisers), and Fund Management (a thematic long-short equity AIF authorised in June 2020). The firm bridges Sharia-compliant and conventional capital markets, sourcing developed-world opportunities for GCC and Middle East investors.

Product overview

Tejara Capital is an international investment bank offering a unified suite of financial services rather than a modular platform. The core offerings include Islamic Finance (Sharia-compliant financing instruments), Real Estate investment advisory, Financial Advisory & Corporate Finance, Investment Advisory through its sub-brand Trefoil Capital Advisers Ltd, and Fund Management of alternative investment funds. The company operates two entities: Tejara Capital Limited in London (FCA regulated) and Tejara Capital International Limited in Dubai (DFSA regulated), bridging Sharia compliant and traditional financial markets across developed and Middle Eastern markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Islamic Finance Advising and supporting clients looking to tap markets for financing via the issuance of Sharia-compliant instruments. The firm has extensive relationships with major market participants across key regions, with particularly strong access to capital within the Middle East. Includes Sukuk structuring, syndicated Islamic financing, and cross-border Sharia-compliant deal sourcing.
• Real Estate Advising on and managing significant real estate investments for clients comfortable with sizeable exposure to real estate. The approach focuses on value opportunities rather than following current trends. Includes acquisition of Grosvenor House Apartments in London and subsequent asset enhancement and sale of Grosvenor House Suites in late 2020.
• Financial Advisory & Corporate Finance Provides objective advice, assistance with seeking finance, and support for acquisition or sale of a business. Services include complex corporate restructurings, turnaround strategies, alternative methods to manage working capital, debt rescheduling, re-capitalisation, and asset disposals. Includes advice on the Aston Martin Lagonda consortium acquisition from Ford (2007), 2018 LSE Premium Listing, and ongoing restructuring.
• Technology Investment Banking Investment banking advisory services targeted at technology-sector clients as listed under the firm's sitemap of service offerings.
• Investment Advisory (Trefoil Capital Advisers Ltd) Bespoke investment advisory services delivered via Trefoil Capital Advisers Ltd, an appointed representative of Tejara Capital Limited, focused on alternative investments for family offices, institutions, and UHNW investors. Utilises Tejara Capital's relationships to identify thematic and dislocated investment opportunities in oversold and high potential small and mid cap companies.
• Fund Management - Thematic Long-Short Equity AIF Tejara Capital Limited manages a small FCA-authorised alternative investment fund (AIF) - a thematic long-short equity strategy - generating recurring management fees. The fund's portfolio manager has a proven track record working for major institutions for more than 20 years.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trefoil Capital Advisers LtdcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrefoil Capital Advisers Ltd 'Trefoil' is an appointed representative of Tejara Capital Limited. Trefoil provides bespoke investment advisory services with a focus on alternative investments to family offices, institutions and UHNW investors. Trefoil utilises its relationships to identify thematic and dislocated investment opportunities that present themselves in oversold and high potential small and mid cap companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rasmala Investment Bank: Dubai-based boutique investment bank providing advisory, asset management, and capital markets services across MENA. Comparable boutique scale and cross-border GCC-Western deal orientation.
• Gatehouse Bank: UK-based Sharia-compliant challenger bank focused on real estate finance, savings, and investment advisory for GCC-connected clients. Comparable in FCA-regulated UK base and GCC-linked client franchise, though with a more retail/deposit-led model.
• Shuaa Capital: Dubai-based investment bank offering advisory, asset management, and capital markets services with a strong Islamic finance franchise. Closely comparable to Tejara in dual-hub structure (UAE primary) and Islamic/conventional advisory mix, though larger and publicly listed.
• Bank of London and the Middle East (BLME): UK-headquartered Sharia-compliant bank with strong GCC investor relationships and wealth management services. Direct peer given the same London base, FCA regulation, and focus on connecting GCC capital with Western opportunities.
• Sharia Capital: US-based advisory firm specializing in Sharia-compliant investment and capital-raising services. Comparable in Islamic finance advisory positioning, though primarily serving US rather than UK/UAE cross-border flow.

Broad incumbents

• Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB): One of the largest UAE Islamic banks offering full-service banking, investment banking, and asset management. Comparable in Islamic finance franchise and GCC-UK capital flows, but materially larger and more diversified.
• Al Rayan Bank: UK's oldest and largest Sharia-compliant retail bank (formerly Islamic Bank of Britain). Comparable FCA-regulated UK Islamic franchise, though primarily retail-deposit focused rather than investment banking.

Emerging players

• Amwal Financial Services: Dubai-based financial services firm providing asset management and advisory with Islamic capabilities. Comparable boutique advisory positioning in the GCC, but with a more asset-management-heavy model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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