Martin is the Founder and CEO of Funding Souq, a fintech platform specializing in SME financing and Sharia-compliant investments, which he launched in 2020. Previously, he worked as a Senior Associate at PwC and in Real Estate Private Equity at Maya Capital in London. He holds an MSc in Finance from Cass Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Middlesex University. Martin also holds an Islamic Finance Qualification (CISI) and has passed CFA Level I.

Heba joined Funding Souq as a Compliance Manager, bringing over five years of experience in governance and compliance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and has earned several specialized professional certifications, including CCO, IFSAH, CME1, CME2, CME5, GRCP, and the Compliance Certification for the Financing Companies Sector.

Diaa is a Credit Risk Manager at Funding Souq with over 7 years of experience in banking and credit risk management, specializing in SME financing, credit assessment, and portfolio risk management. Previously, he held several positions at Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait, most recently as Senior SMEs Credit Risk Manager, and worked as a Credit Analyst at Qatar National Bank (QNB). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Sciences (Accounting) from October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, in collaboration with the University of Greenwich in the UK.

Moataz joined Funding Souq in September 2026 as Finance Manager, bringing experience in financial reporting, accounting, and financial management. Previously, he worked as a Senior Consultant at El Sayed El Ayouty & Co. and as a Financial and Accounting Specialist at Andersen in Saudi Arabia, specializing in accounting transformation projects. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with First-Class Honours from Jouf University and professional certifications from SOCPA.