Alharamain Guests
Impact Fund
Why the Alharamain Guests Impact Fund?
Executive Summary of the Alharamain Guests Impact Fund
The fund aims to address pressing social and environmental needs by investing in innovative solutions across the sectors of education, healthcare, and sustainability through venture capital tools and centers for sustainable solutions innovation.
The fund is the first of its kind to focus on startups serving the Guests of Al-Rahman in Makkah and Madinah through a social investment approach.
The fund focuses on investing in social and environmental impact opportunities to serve the Guests of Al-Rahman, aiming to generate measurable social returns alongside financial returns.
The fund enables social investors to contribute to creating sustainable and measurable impact in serving the Guests of Al-Rahman.
Sustainable solution for community challenges
We address the urgent social and environmental challenges in Mecca and Medina, serving the Guests of the Most Merciful, through investment in innovative solutions across key sectors.
The Alharamain Guests Impact Fund is the first social impact fund focused exclusively on emerging projects in Mecca and Medina, bridging a critical gap in the Saudi social investment landscape.
The Alharamain Guests Impact Fund offers a compelling mix of financial returns and positive social impact, attracting investors who seek both profit and impact.
The fund makes venture capital investments in social entrepreneurship opportunities in alignment with its impact indicators, while also innovating solutions through centers for creating and developing social investment opportunities in Mecca and Medina.
Fund Lifecycle
- The investment duration in the fund is 5 years.
- The duration of the fund is 10 years.
- The fund begins its exit strategy in the sixth year.
- Investors have the right to exit the fund after the fifth year, provided that it does not harm the social impact
- Investors have the option to waive a portion of their profits as a social responsibility contribution towards the fund's projects or the same sector
Investment Strategy
Our investment approach prioritizes technology-driven solutions with clear and high-growth impact metrics, such as the number of beneficiaries reached, measurable impact indicators, improved access to healthcare, and more.
Developing and innovating sustainable solutions and creating social investment opportunities through venture builders’ innovation centers, supported by a network of highly skilled social entrepreneurs and founders, thus enhancing the success chances of the fund’s investments.
The governance process includes impact assessments, financial modeling, and Sharia compliance reviews to ensure that investments meet our stringent standards.
Focusing on impact, creating promising solutions, and prioritizing social impact over profitability will make a significant difference in the fund’s effectiveness.
Impact Measurement
Using IRIS+ indicators, a globally recognized framework for measuring impact, to track and measure social and environmental impact across key metrics aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Data collection will be carried out through surveys, field visits, and collaboration with partners to ensure the accuracy and reliability of impact reports.
Annual impact reports will be provided to investors, showcasing progress towards impact goals, financial performance, and case studies of successful projects.
Governance and Processes
A Sharia-compliant legal structure with a dedicated board of directors consisting of professionals with expertise in finance and social investment, along with a Sharia advisory board to ensure all activities adhere to Islamic principles.
Comprehensive compliance with local regulations and international standards for social investment, ensuring transparency and accountability.
A robust risk management framework to mitigate financial and impact-related risks, including environmental and social due diligence.
Effective portfolio management processes that leverage technology to track performance, measure impact, and provide investor reports.
Partners in Success
