Creating Value
Creating Value with Purpose and Impact.
Value creation is at the heart of Ekuinas’ investment approach. We go beyond capital, scaling companies, advancing Bumiputera equity and economic participation, empowering the larger Bumiputera community through ILTIZAM’s sustainable development programmes, and embedding ESG to build resilient, future-ready enterprises. Through our three strategic focus areas, building sustainable Malaysian businesses, driving meaningful Bumiputera impact, and championing ESG we deliver long-term commercial value while contributing to national outcomes.
Scaling Malaysian Mid-Market Companies
Growing Businesses Into Industry Leaders.
At Ekuinas, we are committed to building strong, competitive Malaysian businesses through aggressive, hands-on value creation. We work closely with our portfolio companies to unlock growth, drive operational excellence, and position them as market leaders — both domestically and regionally. Whether through strategic expansion, operational transformation, or leadership development, our goal is to scale these enterprises into resilient, high-performing companies that deliver long-term value and national economic impact.
At Ekuinas, we are committed to building strong, competitive Malaysian businesses through aggressive, hands-on value creation. We work closely with our portfolio companies to unlock growth, drive operational excellence, and position them as market leaders — both domestically and regionally. Whether through strategic expansion, operational transformation, or leadership development, our goal is to scale these enterprises into resilient, high-performing companies that deliver long-term value and national economic impact.
Investment Highlights
Our portfolio showcases companies that have achieved remarkable growth through our strategic investments. These success stories exemplify our commitment to delivering value and impact through partnerships focused on sustainable, long-term growth.
Empowering Bumiputera Participation
Enabling Broader Bumiputera Inclusion.
At Ekuinas, alongside our financial objective of enhancing Bumiputera wealth creation, we are equally committed to our social objective, empowering Bumiputera economic participation across four key dimensions: equity ownership, management representation, employment opportunities, and value creation within the supply chain. This approach reflects our belief that sustainable economic impact is achieved not only through capital growth, but also by building a more inclusive and competitive Bumiputera business ecosystem.
At Ekuinas, alongside our financial objective of enhancing Bumiputera wealth creation, we are equally committed to our social objective, empowering Bumiputera economic participation across four key dimensions: equity ownership, management representation, employment opportunities, and value creation within the supply chain. This approach reflects our belief that sustainable economic impact is achieved not only through capital growth, but also by building a more inclusive and competitive Bumiputera business ecosystem.
Driving Impact Through ILTIZAM
Empowering Futures, Transforming Lives.
At ILTIZAM, we are guided by a clear purpose, to create meaningful, sustainable impact for the Bumiputera community. Our commitment goes beyond financial support. We focus on value creation, capacity building and strong governance to ensure every initiative we deliver is impactful, measurable and rooted in long-term change.
At ILTIZAM, we are guided by a clear purpose, to create meaningful, sustainable impact for the Bumiputera community. Our commitment goes beyond financial support. We focus on value creation, capacity building and strong governance to ensure every initiative we deliver is impactful, measurable and rooted in long-term change.
Through our programmes, we aim to empower Bumiputera stakeholders — from entrepreneurs and youth to children and underserved communities, with the tools, skills and opportunities they need to realise their potential. Whether it’s through business development, education, training or community outreach, our goal is to help them build sustainable income streams, strengthen resilience and uplift their socio-economic standing.
Total Disbursement (Since 2012)> RM 110 Million
Total Beneficiaries> 80,000 livesILTIZAM Support Ecosystem
We believe that true impact comes from equipping individuals with the ability to thrive on their own terms. Guided by Ekuinas’ social mandate, ILTIZAM goes beyond giving — we design and deliver specially curated programmes tailored to targeted communities, addressing real needs and driving sustainable outcomes. Our Support Ecosystem is built to enable progress, unlock possibilities, and foster shared growth, ensuring the communities we serve are empowered to shape a sustainable future.
*Education Support Fund (ESF) | Portfolio Colloboration Fund (PCF) | Education Skills Programme (ESP) | Back-To-School Programme (BTS)
Sustainability as a Catalyst for Value Creation
Committed to Purposeful Sustainability.
At Ekuinas, our mission is to foster equitable and sustainable wealth creation for the Bumiputera community while building Malaysia’s next generation of leading companies. Guided by market-friendliness, merit, and transparency, we embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles across our operations and investments. Through responsible growth, robust CSR initiatives, and support for entrepreneurship, education, and community development, we create lasting value for society and the environment. Our four key sustainability themes, aligned with seven United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), drive meaningful impact and a more sustainable future.
At Ekuinas, our mission is to foster equitable and sustainable wealth creation for the Bumiputera community while building Malaysia’s next generation of leading companies. Guided by market-friendliness, merit, and transparency, we embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles across our operations and investments. Through responsible growth, robust CSR initiatives, and support for entrepreneurship, education, and community development, we create lasting value for society and the environment. Our four key sustainability themes, aligned with seven United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), drive meaningful impact and a more sustainable future.
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Prioritised UNSDGs
Material ESG Issues and Impact Areas
Energy Management
Labour Practices & Working Conditions
Greenhouse Gasses (GHG) Emissions
Responsible Sourcing
Customer Welfare & Product Quality
Water & Waste Management
Human Rights & Community Relations
Ethical Conduct of Business
Ecological Impacts
Business Continuity & Risk Management
Data Privacy
Employee Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion