Cur8 Coffee Night: The Lighthouse Project

Coffee, Capital & Community: An Evening with Cur8 Capital Join us for an intimate evening of coffee, conversation and networking with Ibrahim Khan, Founder and CEO of Cur8 Capital, and Khurram Agha, Head of US at Cur8 Capital. Hosted at The Lighthouse Project in Cary, NC, the evening will offer a relaxed introduction to Cur8 Capital, Islamic investing and how Muslims can approach building a diversified halal investment portfolio. ​What We’ll Discuss The fundamentals of halal and Islamic investing The different asset classes available to Muslim investors What to consider when reviewing your existing portfolio The role of private markets within a diversified portfolio How Islamic private-market investing can direct capital towards productive businesses and real-economy assets Why circulating wealth within the Muslim community matters At Cur8, we believe that what we do with our wealth matters. When Muslims invest in profitable Muslim businesses that our community already supports, the same money can continue circulating through the community: funding businesses, creating jobs and generating returns for Muslim investors. This evening will explore how we can pursue strong financial outcomes while also using our capital more intentionally. ​Meet the Speakers Ibrahim Khan is the Founder and CEO of Cur8 Capital, a global Islamic investment firm managing more than $250 million, and the co-founder of Islamic Finance Guru. He studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford, holds a master’s degree in Islamic finance and previously worked as a Magic Circle lawyer. Ibrahim is also an author, a qualified Islamic scholar and a hafiz of the Qur’an. Khurram Agha is the Head of US at Cur8 Capital. He previously served as Chief Investments Officer and Head of US at Manzil and managed the Nasdaq-listed MNZL ETF. Khurram founded Aghaz Investments, which was acquired by Manzil in 2024, and previously spent more than 20 years in technology leadership at Microsoft and Oracle. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School and is an SEC Investment Adviser Representative and FINRA Series 65 holder.Ahmad Quqa is the Founder of Crescent Private Wealth, which he launched in 2024 after more than 15 years in financial services. He works with individuals, families and professionals on retirement planning, wealth preservation and legacy building, taking a fiduciary, purpose-led approach to investment management. Ahmad holds the AAMS™ designation and has expertise in asset allocation, risk management, tax planning and estate planning. ​Schedule 7:00-7:30 pm: Arrivals, coffee and networking7:30–7:45pm: Ibrahim Khan: Cur8 Capital, Islamic investing and the importance of circulating Muslim wealth7:45–8:30pm: Khurram Agha + Ahmad Quqa: Building a thoughtful and diversified halal investment portfolioFrom 8:30pm: Coffee, conversation and informal networking Whether you are an experienced investor or only beginning to explore halal investing, this will be an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with like-minded Muslims from across the Triangle community. Venue: The Lighthouse Project Address: 1127 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511 This event is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.