Faris Lodin
InvestorManaging Director at Sterling Equity
Malaysia
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1M
About
Faris Lodin is the founder of AxeHoldings, where he builds and allocates capital across infrastructure sectors including AI and compute, cybersecurity, aerospace, biotech, and capital systems. He previously founded AxeInnovation, a technology platform that was acquired by Artroniq Berhad. Lodin also operates through Delos Capital and DarcMatter, focusing on long-horizon ownership in frontier technologies and strategic infrastructure.
Experience
- AxeHoldingsFoundercurrent2021 — presentFederal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Delos CapitalFoundercurrent2025 — presentDelaware, United States
- DarcMatterFoundercurrent2025 — present
- AxeInnovationFoundercurrent2022 — presentFederal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- WahedMember of the Global Advisory Committeecurrent2025 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
- WahedMember of the Investment Committee, Venturescurrent2024 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
- Sterling EquityPrincipalcurrent2018 — presentFederal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Education
- University of CambridgeMaster of Studies (MSt) in Entrepreneurship2023 — 2025
- The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (MCSI)
- ICAEWAssociate Chartered Accountant (ACA)2015 — 2018
- University of KentBachelor’s Degree2012 — 2015
Skills & more
Languages English · Malay
- Corporate Finance Qualification (CFQ) — Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — CPA Australia
- Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (MCSI) — The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
- Member (MIA) — Malaysian Institute of Accountants
- Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) — Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Ordinary Member (ICDM) — Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM)
- Oxford Programme on Valuation of Private Assets — Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Faris Lodin work?
- Faris Lodin is Managing Director at Sterling Equity.
- What check size does Faris Lodin write?
- Faris Lodin typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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