Empowering Visionary Entrepreneurs to Build the Future
We partner with bold founders to turn ideas into ventures through strategic guidance, capital, and our 4i Methodology.

Empowering Visionary Entrepreneurs to Build the Future
We partner with bold founders to turn ideas into ventures through strategic guidance, capital, and our 4i Methodology.

INDEPENDENT THINKERS
FOUNDER-FOCUSED
INNOVATION-LED
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
The 4-i Methodology
Schedule a complimentary discovery call to explore how we can help you streamline operations and achieve your business goals.
Ideas
Privity's primary goal is to generate unique ideas, analyze their value, and devise strategies to address gaps and obstacles in your business plan.
Intelligence
Privity gathers market intel to boost your business plan, strategy, and execution with expert insights.
Innovation
Privity innovates solutions for diverse opportunities, applying expertise and technology to address challenges effectively.
Invention
Privity comes up with new ways to use opportunities, tailoring solutions for different industries.
The 4-i Methodology
Ideas
Privity's primary goal is to generate unique ideas, analyze their value, and devise strategies to address gaps and obstacles in your business plan.
Intelligence
Privity gathers market intel to boost your business plan, strategy, and execution with expert insights.
Innovation
Privity innovates solutions for diverse opportunities, applying expertise and technology to address challenges effectively.
Invention
Privity comes up with new ways to use opportunities, tailoring solutions for different industries.
Gain insights from our founder, Sleem Hasan

Technology, Art, & Interfaith Dialogue
Financial Market Expert, CEO & Founder Privity

Understanding the MENA Startup and Innovation Ecosystem
Financial Market Expert, CEO & Founder Privity
Specialist and preparatory services
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Business Plan Structuring
We help shape compelling, investor-ready business plans with sharp positioning and clear monetization.
Market Intelligence
Go-to-Market Readiness
Define a go-to-market strategy, sharpen your pitch, and refine your narrative to resonate with stakeholders.
Operational Foundations
From legal frameworks to equity structures, we ensure you’re built for scale from day one.
Founder Mentorship
One-on-one sessions with Sleem Hasan and domain experts to sharpen your vision and execution.
“Founders often come to us with brilliant ideas — we give them the structure, confidence, and network to take it to the next level.”
— Sleem Hasan, Founder & CEO
What Our Clients Say

Carla Cid de Diego
"Sleem serves as our Partner Relations Director in the UAE, and from the outset, his warmth and support have been remarkable.He seamlessly facilitated connections with a diverse array of professionals, sponsors, and organizations globally, all dedicated to advancing our shared mission. It is with great pleasure and admiration that I recommend Sleem Hasan and his esteemed company, Privity FZ LLE, for any collaborative endeavors."

Fabio D
"Sleem is a great person. He is very professional and can give the right suggestions for the startup where Privity is involved. He's doing a great job to accelerate our startup, and he has many good connections. His experience is really impressive, and he is the best mentor for every company that needs the best professional support. Thank you very much; we are doing a great job together!"

Wassim Merheby
"Sleem offers a global network of HNWI, VCs, and crowdfunding platforms. His ethics and personable approach, enables heart to heart meetings with the most influential industry leaders across the Middle East. It is an honor to be one of the portfolio companies of Privity. I strongly recommend that all startups apply."

Alex Greystoke
"Sleem is an absolutely fantastic person to work with. Not only is he amazingly smart, understanding the intricacies of technologies and projects quicker and more in depth than most people I know. Sleem is professional, trustworthy and extremely hard-working. He has an exceptional network of investors and other valued added people in Europe, the Middle East and globally. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

Andrew Chisembele
"Sleem has earned a well-deserved excellent reputation for raising capital quickly and effectively. Matching correct investors with companies that have aligned synergies. He has been an instrumental figure in our company’s growth, and I strongly recommend and endorse him for all startups in the Tech world."

Gregory Simon
"Sleem has been an exceptional investor and advisor for my company Loyyal. He is a natural visionary who not only can see the future value but has the knowledge and experience to define the path with the persistence and determination to get there."

Rafi Hasan
"Sleem is ridiculously efficient, focused and passionate about connecting start-ups with early stage funding opportunities. He brings with him all basic ingredients required to create magic in this particular space. He also happens to be a great storyteller – a skill that helps investors understand an entrepreneur's journey better."

Osamede Okhomina
"I have nothing but praises for Sleem's high quality work, his dedication to his client's needs and ambitions, and above all his well mannered and cheerful disposition which makes working with him an absolute pleasure!"

Faisal Rashid
"Sleem has been known to me for over 20 years. Privity has a unique position being based in Dubai but his network extends far beyond. He has focus and specialization in funding early stage companies and I would, without hesitation, recommend him if you are considering such a financial strategy if he backs your opportunity. "

Ahsan Ali
"Sleem has an extraordinary track record of picking and backing amazing startups. His ability to connect the dots in a chaotic landscape differentiates him from the 'regular' VC's. Sleem has the passion, drive and the ability to help create disruptive businesses. I am confident that within the next few years some of his backed ventures will become household names."

Mohsin Shafique
"While Sleem managed fundraising for Linkagoal’s Series A round in a very short span of time. Sleem is highly connected among the VC & AI community within the Middle East, Asia Pacific and North American markets. What’s most impressive about him is his ability to connect dots across widely diversified technological startups in his portfolio that enlightens new ways to expand and grow."

Ann Camarillo
"Vision is one of Sleem's most noteworthy talents....he scans the environment, analyzes trends and extrapolates trajectories. As a CEO, receiving this type of advice is worth more than gold! I've also had the opportunity to invest in Privity ventures and I am enjoying the multiples in appreciation that come along with Sleem's vision!"

Fahad Aziz
"Sleem is an enabler for early stage ventures. He has the experience, connections and ambition to help his portfolio companies grow, and grow exponentially. He doesn't believe in little wins and therefore always aims higher and invests his efforts and time accordingly. We are fortunate to partner with him at a very early stage and he played a significant role in helping us with fundraising and business development."

James Bernstein
"Sleem is astute, tenacious, outcome-oriented, and thorough. He is totally reliable and to be trusted. If you are a viable, forward-looking business, he can be of help!"

Tariq Ellahi
"Our company iAteForFree.com is privileged to have Sleem/Privity as our funding advisor. Not only do I find Sleem highly professional and transparent but he is always available to answer any questions we have and impart valuable advice!"

Karim Rammal
"It is a pleasure knowing Sleem and having him as a strategic partner in helping our company Boloro Global Limited with its financing requirements over the last two rounds. Having worked closely with him over the years, I personally have the highest respect for his professionalism and work ethic and also appreciate his diligent follow up. I'm sure Privity will continue to rise and keep strengthening its position globally. Thanks Sleem"

Ghufran Hamid
"
Sleem valued Ghufran personally before the business idea. Sleem's unwavering support helped secure investment and business opportunities.
Privity, a well-established Dubai firm, has a 20-year track record with top-level connections. Sleem's Oxford & Cambridge Alumni network has been invaluable.
Working with Sleem, a mathematical mind tutored by Stephen Hawking, has been a privilege. Sleem has helped Ghufran realize his dream and disrupt the UAE's datacenter market.
What Our Clients Say

Carla Cid de Diego
"Sleem serves as our Partner Relations Director in the UAE, and from the outset, his warmth and support have been remarkable.He seamlessly facilitated connections with a diverse array of professionals, sponsors, and organizations globally, all dedicated to advancing our shared mission. It is with great pleasure and admiration that I recommend Sleem Hasan and his esteemed company, Privity FZ LLE, for any collaborative endeavors."

Fabio D
"Sleem is a great person. He is very professional and can give the right suggestions for the startup where Privity is involved. He's doing a great job to accelerate our startup, and he has many good connections. His experience is really impressive, and he is the best mentor for every company that needs the best professional support. Thank you very much; we are doing a great job together!

Wassim Merheby
"Sleem offers a global network of HNWI, VCs, and crowdfunding platforms. His ethics and personable approach, enables heart to heart meetings with the most influential industry leaders across the Middle East. It is an honor to be one of the portfolio companies of Privity. I strongly recommend that all startups apply."

Wassim Merheby
"Sleem offers a global network of HNWI, VCs, and crowdfunding platforms. His ethics and personable approach, enables heart to heart meetings with the most influential industry leaders across the Middle East. It is an honor to be one of the portfolio companies of Privity. I strongly recommend that all startups apply."

Alex Greystoke
"Sleem is an absolutely fantastic person to work with. Not only is he amazingly smart, understanding the intricacies of technologies and projects quicker and more in depth than most people I know. Sleem is professional, trustworthy and extremely hard-working. He has an exceptional network of investors and other valued added people in Europe, the Middle East and globally. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

Andrew Chisembele
"Sleem has earned a well-deserved excellent reputation for raising capital quickly and effectively. Matching correct investors with companies that have aligned synergies. He has been an instrumental figure in our company’s growth, and I strongly recommend and endorse him for all startups in the Tech world."

Gregory Simon
"Sleem has been an exceptional investor and advisor for my company Loyyal. He is a natural visionary who not only can see the future value but has the knowledge and experience to define the path with the persistence and determination to get there.

Rafi Hasan
"Sleem is ridiculously efficient, focused and passionate about connecting start-ups with early stage funding opportunities. He brings with him all basic ingredients required to create magic in this particular space. He also happens to be a great storyteller – a skill that helps investors understand an entrepreneur's journey better.

Osamede Okhomina
"I have nothing but praises for Sleem's high quality work, his dedication to his client's needs and ambitions, and above all his well mannered and cheerful disposition which makes working with him an absolute pleasure!"

Faisal Rashid
"Sleem has been known to me for over 20 years. Privity has a unique position being based in Dubai but his network extends far beyond. He has focus and specialization in funding early stage companies and I would, without hesitation, recommend him if you are considering such a financial strategy if he backs your opportunity. "

Ahsan Ali
"Sleem has an extraordinary track record of picking and backing amazing startups. His ability to connect the dots in a chaotic landscape differentiates him from the 'regular' VC's. Sleem has the passion, drive and the ability to help create disruptive businesses. I am confident that within the next few years some of his backed ventures will become household names."

Mohsin Shafique
"While Sleem managed fundraising for Linkagoal’s Series A round in a very short span of time. Sleem is highly connected among the VC & AI community within the Middle East, Asia Pacific and North American markets. What’s most impressive about him is his ability to connect dots across widely diversified technological startups in his portfolio that enlightens new ways to expand and grow. "

Ann Camarillo
"Vision is one of Sleem's most noteworthy talents....he scans the environment, analyzes trends and extrapolates trajectories. As a CEO, receiving this type of advice is worth more than gold! I've also had the opportunity to invest in Privity ventures and I am enjoying the multiples in appreciation that come along with Sleem's vision!"

Fahad Aziz
"Sleem is an enabler for early stage ventures. He has the experience, connections and ambition to help his portfolio companies grow, and grow exponentially. He doesn't believe in little wins and therefore always aims higher and invests his efforts and time accordingly. We are fortunate to partner with him at a very early stage and he played a significant role in helping us with fundraising and business development."

James Bernstein
"Sleem is astute, tenacious, outcome-oriented, and thorough. He is totally reliable and to be trusted. If you are a viable, forward-looking business, he can be of help!

Tariq Ellahi
"Our company iAteForFree.com is privileged to have Sleem/Privity as our funding advisor. Not only do I find Sleem highly professional and transparent but he is always available to answer any questions we have and impart valuable advice!

Karim Rammal
"It is a pleasure knowing Sleem and having him as a strategic partner in helping our company Boloro Global Limited with its financing requirements over the last two rounds. Having worked closely with him over the years, I personally have the highest respect for his professionalism and work ethic and also appreciate his diligent follow up. I'm sure Privity will continue to rise and keep strengthening its position globally. Thanks Sleem"

Ghufran Hamid
"Sleem valued Ghufran personally before the business idea. Sleem's unwavering support helped secure investment and business opportunities.
Privity, a well-established Dubai firm, has a 20-year track record with top-level connections. Sleem's Oxford & Cambridge Alumni network has been invaluable.
Working with Sleem, a mathematical mind tutored by Stephen Hawking, has been a privilege. Sleem has helped Ghufran realize his dream and disrupt the UAE's datacenter market."


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A Portrait of Sleem Hasan painted by Ralph Heimans
Sleem is a globally seasoned Financial Entrepreneur, born in Fiji to Pakistani parents and raised in Nigeria. Educated at Oxbridge, he honed his skills working with Japanese counterparts at Nikko before settling in Dubai, UAE, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. In 1996, he founded Hasan Financial Corporation, an independent FCA-regulated advisory firm focusing on the Japanese Markets in the UK.

A Portrait of Sleem Hasan painted by
Ralph Heimans
Sleem is a globally seasoned Financial Entrepreneur, born in Fiji to Pakistani parents and raised in Nigeria. Educated at Oxbridge, he honed his skills working with Japanese counterparts at Nikko before settling in Dubai, UAE, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. In 1996, he founded Hasan Financial Corporation, an independent FCA-regulated advisory firm focusing on the Japanese Markets in the UK.
- Founder and CEO OF Privity FZ LLE

About Me
Meet Sleem Hasan
I am a mathematician-turned-finance leader. I founded Hasan Financial Corporation Limited(a UK FCA regulated entity in 1996) and exited my first venture in Feb 2020. Whilst running HFC I started Privity FZ LLE(a Dubai UAE based venture in 2004) investing in visionary founders and groundbreaking technologies, believing that the future belongs to those who dare to defy the impossible.