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Faris Lodin

Multi-Strategy Investor | Enterprise Innovation | Strategic M&A | Asset Management

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Overview 

Faris Lodin is a seasoned Multi-Strategy Investor with a strong background in Enterprise Innovation and Strategic M&A, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of AxeHoldings. Noteworthy career highlights include serving on the Board of Directors at Sterling Equity and making strategic investments in companies like OpenAI and Ultra Safe Nuclear Company.

Work Experience 

  • Founder & CIO

    2023 - Current

    Flagship: Anthropic, Atomic Semi, Axiom Space, Blackshark.ai, Boom Supersonic, Cerebras Systems, Emerge, ElevenLabs, Flat 18, General Fusion, Griffin (UK Digital Bank), Hair Library, Neurophos, Recogni, Rosotics, STAR Ventures, Terray Therapeutics, The Bread Bar, Ursa Major Technologies, ValidMind and Wahed.

  • Founder & Member of the Board of Directors

    2023

    Specialising in AI and high-performing software engineering teams, we deliver bespoke solutions and technology advisory services that catalyse business growth in a rapidly evolving environment.

  • Member of the Board of Directors, KL Reich

    2024

  • Board Observer

    2024

    iWaqf is an endowment fund for Muslims.

  • Member of the Council of Advisors

    2024

    The HBR Advisory Council is a group of experts who provide insights and guidance to Harvard Business Review (HBR) on various topics related to business, management, and leadership.

  • Member of the Investment Committee, Ventures

    2024

    The Venture investment arm of Wahed Inc., specializing in Shariah-compliant investments in early-stage and growth companies.

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    2024

    ESGMarkets is a leading e-learning platform with advanced analytics and AI-powered technology, turning insights into action, guiding corporates and institutions towards strategic decisions and sustainable growth.

  • Member of the Board of Advisors

    2024

    Sri KDU Schools is part of XCL Education, a leading Southeast Asia-focused group of private and international schools committed to preparing students for the future workforce. Headquartered in Singapore, XCL Education’s extensive network of prestigious institutions include XCL International School in Penang, XCL World Academy and XCL American Academy in Singapore, Vietnam Australia International School, and REAL Schools.

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    2022

    Core portfolios include manufacturing, primary and secondary packaging, and contract research and development services.

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    2021

    Network Facilities Provider (NFP) licensed telecommunications company with 5G infrastructure regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

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