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From Principle
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The Hayaat Group is a family investment legacy, committed to building enduring value across sectors and geographies. Founded by the entrepreneurial Elahi family, the group is driven by discipline, a global outlook, and the flexibility of principal capital.

We began with the UK real estate market, expanding into new markets, and further growing globally with venture capital and growth equity. Ever evolving, yet anchored in our values of purposeful investing, responsible stewardship, and a belief in the power of aligned partnerships. Today, the group is led by a cross-generational team, actively shaping future initiatives and leading investments across sectors.

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The Hayaat DNA

Entrepreneurial Experience

Time-tested expertise across diverse sectors and markets, committed to value-creation, and not wavered by short-term market conditions.

Passion-Forward

A zeal for ‘disruptors’, driving investments in developed, emerging, and frontier markets, that goes beyond traditional private equity constraints.

Patient Partnership

Shared purpose, risks and rewards, based on mutual trust and values for co-prosperity. Partnering founders, management, and co-investors

Proactive Collaboration

Strategic and tactical mentorship with our in-house, agile advisory for transparency across stakeholders.

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Capital Growth

Making a significant impact in the UK and UAE real estate markets, the Elahi family expanded its footprint from urban regeneration projects and residential communities to high-growth, financial ventures in the UK, UAE, South Asia, and beyond. As a global, cross-generational and multi-asset investment firm, the Hayaat Group continues to enrich its experience, broaden its scope, and stay focused on long-term value creation. With each investment, we build on our foundation of trust, ambition, and impact, ensuring that we prosper with purpose, energized by the vision of the future.

Meet Our Team

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Mohammed Ikhlaq

Founder & Group Managing Director

We’ve Come A Long Way

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1925

The first generation Elahi family enters the business world managing contracts for the British Army

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2000

Hayaat Group is founded

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2002

The group embarks on real estate development and urban regeneration in the Northwest of England

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1925

The first generation Elahi family enters the business world managing contracts for the British Army

about

2000

Hayaat Group is founded

about

2002

The group embarks on real estate development and urban regeneration in the Northwest of England

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Global Recognition

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BREEAM

World-Leading Building Sustainability Assessor

Category: Sustainable building

Year: 2012

Project: The Green, University of Bradford, UK

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International Green Apple Awards

Category: Environmental best practice in building

Year: 2012

ProjectProject: The Green, University of Bradford, UK

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Building Awards

Category: Recognition of excellence in building

Year: 2012

ProjectProject: The Green, University of Bradford, UK