Our Story

EthicaFi was born out of a simple but powerful idea: finance should be ethical, transparent, and inclusive.

In today’s financial world, many individuals and businesses struggle to find funding that aligns with their values. Traditional lending often prioritizes profit over people, leaving borrowers burdened and investors disconnected from the impact of their money. We knew there had to be a better way.

That’s why we created EthicaFi - the first Shariah compliant peer-to-peer financing platform in the U.S.
Our mission is to connect people who need funding with those who want to invest responsibly, fostering trust, fairness, and shared growth.

Rooted in timeless principles of integrity, partnership, and social responsibility, EthicaFi is more than just a platform — it’s a movement. We’re setting the standard for ethical finance in America, while building a model that can expand globally.

Every loan we facilitate, every partnership we build, and every step we take brings us closer to a financial system where trust replaces exploitation and community replaces isolation.

This is our story. And we invite you to be part of writing the next chapter.

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Meet Our Founders

Mohamed Dweidar is a seasoned entrepreneur whose extensive experience across various industries fortifies his capacity to help other business owners create and scale profitable businesses. With a keen business acumen and a specialty in wealth and tax strategy, he leads a global team of CPAs and Certified Accountants.

As a business structure architect and wealth educator, he has held several executive positions including Founder and CEO of Accountants on Air, CEO of Vetmore Organization and President of Dweidson Holdings, Inc. Dweidar is also a CFO at MediaGO, Managing Partner Legacy TCP LLC and actively contributes to a GSA non-profit organization.

Additionally, he shares his expertise through mentorship at CUNY Baruch College’s Zicklin Business School, where he earned his BBA in Accounting.

Asaif Butt is a data strategist with nearly a decade of experience in analytics and technology across the finance and consulting sectors. His expertise in data-driven decision-making and systems optimization has helped organizations improve performance and turn information into actionable insight.

As the Co-Founder of EthicaFi, Asaif combines his technical background with a passion for ethical innovation in finance. The idea for EthicaFi was born from his own experience when he set out to start a business and found limited financing options that aligned with his values. That challenge became the inspiration for creating a Shariah-compliant platform built on trust, fairness, and accessibility.

In addition to EthicaFi, Asaif serves as Vice President of the South Florida Muslim Chamber of Commerce, where he is helping establish the chamber from the ground up. He also actively contributes to the Garden of Sahabba Academy, a non-profit Islamic school dedicated to education and community development. Asaif’s analytical mindset, collaborative approach, and commitment to purposeful impact drive his mission to make finance more ethical, transparent, and empowering for everyone.