Transaction · Wealthtech · 2020

Wahed / Niyah 2020

Wahed acquired Niyah on December 18, 2020.

Target
Niyah
Acquirer
Wahed
Announced
December 18, 2020
Sub-sector
Wealthtech

Transaction overview

  • Wahed announced the acquisition of Niyah on December 18, 2020.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Expand Islamic finance product offerings to include Shariah-compliant digital banking services and debit cards in UK and beyond.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
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Announcement
December 18, 2020
Acquirer
Wahed (Strategic)
Sub-sector
Wealthtech

Frequently asked questions

When did Wahed announce the acquisition of Niyah?

Wahed announced the acquisition of Niyah on December 18, 2020.

What sub-sector is Niyah in?

Niyah is tracked in the Wealthtech sub-sector.

Sources

  • crowdfundinsider.com /2020/12/170409-wahed-inc-an-islamic-fintech-backed-by-saudi-aramco-to-acquire-uk-based-digital-banking-startup/