Orpheus Capital Sdn Bhd (Orpheus) commands attention as a digital trailblazer in pioneering an Impact-Based Shariah-Compliant Financing for all kinds of business environments amidst Malaysia’s bustling financial hub.
Established in June 2020, Orpheus has transcended into a financial institution that is a vanguard for SMEs and individuals earnestly in need of securing funding from conventional banks. Specialising in innovative most advanced state of the art Impact-Based Shariah-Compliant value chain financing solutions, Orpheus stands distinct for its commitment to diminish reliance on loan sharks and illegal lenders, especially among marginalised, underserved and unserved companies and individuals.
Orpheus envisages a future where irrespective of financial backgrounds, SMEs and individuals are able to access ethical and inclusive financial solutions with positive and favourable impact. The company’s mission goes beyond profit-making, with an aim to fortify economic resilience and further enhance the financial well-being of the communities it serves, resulting in improving and value-adding our client’s lives and restoring their dignity.
The company looks to uphold the legacy of its namesake by integrating values into its products, ensuring that all financing serves impactful purposes. Steering clear of funding environmentally harmful products or services, the company echoes the reverence for nature and societal harmony embodied by Orpheus, the mythological figure.
Digital Status and Accolades
Boasting the status of a Malaysian Digital company as well as a holder of the prestigious Digital Money Lending licence by Ministry of Local Government Development Malaysia (KPKT), Orpheus also holds recognition as an MDEC’s Islamic Digital Economy Company and has been honoured as a Cradle CIP Sprint Recipient. These accolades are a testament to the company's innovative approach and growth potential. Embracing technology in the digital age, the company streamlines its operations by ensuring that impactful financial services reach out to those in dire need.
"The commitment to ethical financing isn't just a responsibility; it's a testament to our dedication to transform lives positively," shares Dato’ Badrul Hassan, Chairman of Orpheus. The company's inception mirrored the vision to disrupt traditional financing landscapes.
Leveraging on digitalization, Orpheus has successfully built a bridge connecting financial services with the underserved and unserved. The dedication to Shariah compliance reflects not just regulatory adherence but also a commitment to ethical and impactful financial practices inspired by Orpheus's values. Recognizing the plight of SMEs sidelined by traditional financial institutions, Orpheus empowers them through impact-based value chain financing, facilitating growth, employment, and national economic contribution.
Hamudi Khalid, CEO & co-founder of Orpheus Capital further added on “As we continue to expand and further develop our capabilities, we are thankful to the assistance provided to us via agencies that were entrusted in startup development, which have provided assistance and support to unlock our growth potential especially in areas such as networking, funding, investment readiness program and market access. Orpheus extends our gratitude to MRANTI which enables us to learn and grow through its Global Accelerator program that provides us with unlimited access to specialised infrastructure support, coaching as well as collaboration initiatives with relevant players within the MRANTI ecosystem.”
The Company remains resolute in reshaping the contemporary financial landscape. The company aspires to be a catalyst for a future where financial services align with values of social and environmental responsibilities, echoing the legendary values of Orpheus: “We aim to provide swift access to sustainable financing for underserved and unserved businesses and their workforce when they need it most.”
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