4S Capital

Built on Values. Guided by Purpose

4S Capital is a UK-based investment holding and advisory firm built on values and driven by a long-term mindset.

We invest our own capital into high-potential ventures and provide strategic advisory support to family offices, founders, and individual investors across international markets. Guided by Sharia’a-compliant principles, we work closely with our partners to preserve capital, grow with purpose, and create lasting impact.

Who We Are

4S Capital is a UK-headquartered investment holding and advisory firm grounded in values and guided by purpose.

Capital with a Conscience

We invest our own capital and work alongside family businesses, founders, and long-term investors who share our commitment to stewardship and sustainable growth.

Shared Values. Long-Term Growth.

With experience across multiple sectors and markets, including a growing focus on emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, we bring a disciplined and values-led approach to preserving and growing generational wealth. Our work is shaped by deep insight, a strong sense of integrity, and long-term partnerships built on trust.

Investing with Integrity

We invest our own capital and work alongside family businesses, founders, and long-term investors who share our commitment to stewardship and sustainable growth. Once invested, we remain an active partner, bringing strategic insight, and a long-term mindset to help each business thrive.

Investing with Integrity

Cross-Sector Expertise

Experienced Leadership

4S Capital was founded by Ishteaq, who brings two decades of experience across investment, strategy, and leadership roles in the UK, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. His career spans government institutions, global professional services firms, family businesses, not-for-profits and his own entrepreneurial ventures, giving him a practical and well-rounded perspective.

Our Values

Our name reflects our four core values that guide every decision we make. These principles shape how we invest, advise, and build relationships, with integrity at the centre of it all.

Stewardship

As trustees of wealth, we are committed to ethical, prudent, and purposeful management. We take responsibility for preserving and growing capital in ways that align with long-term goals and ethical principles.

Purposeful

Synergy

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with our portfolio companies, co-investors, and partners to unlock potential and drive shared success.

Partners

Sharia’a Compliance

Our investments are grounded in ethical and Islamic principles. We ensure every decision reflects our commitment to transparency, integrity, and Sharia’a-compliant investing.

Islamic principles

Service

We give back to the communities and causes we believe in. Beyond financial returns, we support initiatives that reflect our values and contribute to lasting societal impact.

Lasting societal impact

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Our logo is a reflection of what we stand for. Its design is inspired by Islamic geometric patterns, which reflect structure, balance, and purpose. The four strokes form a unified whole, expressing our belief that values, capital, and long-term partnerships are closely connected.

Portfolio & Partnerships

Long Term Partnerships

At 4S Capital, we work closely with a select group of businesses through direct investment, strategic advisory, and board-level involvement. We focus on building long-term partnerships with founders, family businesses, and investors who are aligned with our principles.

Multi-Geographic Focus

Our portfolio spans a range of sectors and includes ventures across the UK, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. We stay engaged throughout the journey, offering capital, perspective, and support as businesses navigate growth, change, and opportunity.

Hands on Approach

Our approach is practical and hands-on, built on trust, mutual respect, and a focus on long-term relationships.

How we work

We combine capital, experience, and strategic insight to support founders, family businesses, and co-investors who share our values. Our role depends on the need. Sometimes we invest, sometimes we advise, and often we do both. In all cases, we take a thoughtful and hands-on approach.

We invest our own capital into businesses with strong potential and a clear values fit.

We take a long-term view and work closely with founders to build solid foundations and lasting value. Our focus includes emerging technologies, particularly in areas like blockchain, AI, and digital technologies.

We offer practical guidance on business growth, capital structuring, and mergers and acquisitions.

Our advice is grounded in real-world experience and tailored to each partner's context. Where appropriate, we also take on board roles to support long-term strategy and accountability.

We support family-owned businesses through periods of growth, succession, and transition.

This often includes working with next-generation leaders as they step into ownership and leadership roles.

We bring board-level financial insight to founders and mid-sized businesses at key moments.

From cash flow management to investor readiness, we help create the clarity and structure needed to grow with confidence.

We partner with like-minded investors to identify and pursue quality opportunities.

We remain actively involved throughout the investment process, from sourcing and diligence through to execution and board engagement.