This is how Kestrl redefines
Islamic Finance
This is how Kestrl redefines Islamic Finance.
This is how Kestrl redefines Islamic Finance.
The B2B arm of Kestrl: a technology partner for Islamic financial institutions that need digital features built quickly and properly.
The B2B arm of Kestrl: a technology partner for Islamic financial institutions that need digital features built quickly and properly.
2020
Born in Cambridge
Born in Cambridge
Kestrl began as a consumer fintech, helping Muslims manage money in line with their values.
Kestrl began as a consumer fintech, helping Muslims manage money in line with their values.
1st
Customers before banks
Customers before banks
We built for real Islamic banking customers before we ever pitched to a bank. That is our difference.
We built for real Islamic banking customers before we ever pitched to a bank. That is our difference.
Our
Journey
Our
Journey
- 2020
Founded at Cambridge Judge Business School
First round raised; London office opened.
- 2021
In-house tech and data teams hired
Open Banking with TrueLayer; consumer app launched.
- 2022
B2B software service launched
Bank Islam Malaysia partnership; Techstars London.
- 2023
Expanded to the UAE with Emirates NBD
Johor Bahru office; $1m seed round.
- 2024
Digital bank with Bank Muamalat
Muslim Money Talk podcast; fintech awards.
- 2025
UK digital bank build with a major Malaysian bank
ADIB ethical finance award.
Leadership team
Leadership team
Supported by teams
Supported by teams
across Malaysia, the UK and the UAE, working as one with the banks we partner with.
across Malaysia, the UK and the UAE, working as one with the banks we partner with.
Malaysia · Johor Bahru
United Kingdom · London
UAE · Abu Dhabi
Accolades
Accolades
Award
Description
Year
First place at IFGS 2024's Pitch 360 competition
First place at IFGS 2024's Pitch 360 competition
First place at IFGS 2024's Pitch 360 competition
First place at IFGS 2024's Pitch 360 competition
2024
2024
Digital Business of the Year
Digital Business of the Year
Digital Business of the Year at the Islam Channel Business Awards 2024
Digital Business of the Year at the Islam Channel Business Awards 2024
2024
2024
Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year at the British Muslim Awards 2023: Areeb Siddiqui
Entrepreneur of the Year at the British Muslim Awards 2023: Areeb Siddiqui
2023
2023
Techstars London
Techstars London
Coveted a spot in Techstars London, one of the world’s most prestigious and selective startup accelerators in 2022
Coveted a spot in Techstars London, one of the world’s most prestigious and selective startup accelerators in 2022
2022
2022
Islamic Finance News Awards
Islamic Finance News Awards
Most Promising Islamic Fintech at Islamic Finance News Awards 2021
2021
2021
Cambridge Accelerate Programme
Cambridge Accelerate Programme
Selected as one of the 10 startups to join the Cambridge Accelerate Programme in 2020
Selected as one of the 10 startups to join the Cambridge Accelerate Programme in 2020
2020
2020
Most partnerships begin with one conversation about one problem.
Let's start there — and see where it goes.
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About Us
Kestrl Altitude is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by partner banks; cards are issued by partner issuers pursuant to a license from the card network.
© 2026 Kestrl Altitude. All Rights Reserved
About Us
Kestrl Altitude is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by partner banks; cards are issued by partner issuers pursuant to a license from the card network.
© 2026 Kestrl Altitude. All Rights Reserved
About Us
Kestrl Altitude is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by partner banks; cards are issued by partner issuers pursuant to a license from the card network.
© 2026 Kestrl Altitude. All Rights Reserved
About Us
Kestrl Altitude is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by partner banks; cards are issued by partner issuers pursuant to a license from the card network.
© 2026 Kestrl Altitude. All Rights Reserved
