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Smartcrowd
Dubai, AE · Founded 2017 · 45 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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SmartCrowd is a digital real estate crowdfunding platform that lets individuals invest in fractions of Dubai property, build a portfolio across multiple properties, and earn rental income and returns. It operates with a transparent fee structure covering entry, admin, and exit fees for retail property investors.
Founders & leadership
Smartcrowd was founded in 2017 by Abdul Faizal, Musfique Ahmed, and Siddiq Farid.
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Abdul Faizal
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Musfique AhmedCo-FounderMusfique Ahmed holds degrees in Computer Engineering and Entrepreneurship from City University of London and University of Cambridge, and previously served as Managing Partner for Deloitte's EMEA Technology Strategy and Transformation Business Unit with over 20 years of experience across the UK, North America, and the Middle East.
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Siddiq FaridFounder, Director2017–2024Siddiq Farid is a Chartered Accountant and CFA charterholder with 15 years in corporate finance, fintech, and real estate. He founded SmartCrowd, the Middle East's first regulated digital real estate investment platform for retail property investors, and has advised fintech and real estate companies on regulatory strategy and business scaling.
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Riz AhmedChief Executive OfficerRiz Ahmed is a CEO and finance executive with a background in Big 4 professional services and education sector leadership. He holds a BSc in Economics from UCL and executive education credentials from Oxford University and Harvard Business School.
Investors · 4
500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K
How we know: open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us
Frequently asked questions
- What does Smartcrowd do?
- SmartCrowd is a digital real estate crowdfunding platform that lets individuals invest in fractions of Dubai property, build a portfolio across multiple properties, and earn rental income and returns. It operates with a transparent fee structure covering entry, admin, and exit fees for retail property investors.
- Who founded Smartcrowd?
- Smartcrowd was founded by Abdul Faizal, Musfique Ahmed, Siddiq Farid in 2017.
- Who are Smartcrowd's investors?
- Smartcrowd's investors include 500 Global, Amaana Capital, Mad'a Investment Company, Shorooq Partners.
- Where is Smartcrowd headquartered?
- Smartcrowd is headquartered in Dubai, AE.