Shari'ah Compliant Private Equity And Islamic Venture Capital Hardcover

Fara Madehah Ahmad Farid

The first theoretical and practical guide to the application and operation of shari'ah-based structures and Islamic venture capital in the private equity industry. Case studies and examples of business financial appraisals are used to give an in-depth view of areas including the Islamic banking industry; its use as a source of funding in the biotechnology industry, pharmaceuticals, ICT, agriculture and fisheries; and its utility by investment companies as part of their asset management strategies. Key Features *Begins with an overview of the industry before focusing on key areas within it including profit sharing, valuation, risk mitigation, exit strategies, trust, monitoring methods and due diligence *Looks at private equity and venture capital in the MENA and ASEAN regions, the UK, Europe and the USA *Case studies are accompanied by questions appropriate for classroom discussion or assignments

English

Edinburgh University Press

11 December 2012

160

Dr. Fara Madehah holds a PhD from Durham University, UK in the field of Islamic Banking and Finance. She studied her MBA specializing in Finance at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University, USA majoring in Finance. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Global Consultancy for Sustainable Development Ltd. She had published articles and book reviews in Review of Islamic Economics, Malaysian Management Review, The Journal of Muamalat and Islamic Finance Research.

This book will be a boon to all readers who want to understand private equity and venture capital from the point of view of the Sharia, and in both its theoretical and practical dimensions. I can strongly recommend the book to IF students, researchers, and Islamic bank managers. In my opinion it will inspire and open the way for new studies in the field. -- Ismail Cebeci, Marmara University, ournal of Islamic Studies