Arshad Ahmed

Arshad Ahmed is a co-founder of CEQAbase and Civiqa, combining his business acumen with a strong technical foundation in law and regulation. He has an extensive background in startups, venture capital, and private equity, with expertise in various areas of business and law.

Professional Experience

Arshad's career includes significant roles in prestigious law firms:

• Worked at Latham & Watkins and Kirkland & Ellis, both highly ranked in private equity law
• Transitioned from a lawyer to a fund manager, launching his own VC fund focused on ASEAN startups
• Currently serves as an investor, board advisor, and legal counsel to startups

Areas of Expertise

Arshad's expertise spans multiple domains:

• General counseling
• Board and corporate governance
• Various financing options
• Complex mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity buyouts
• Securities regulation and compliance
• Employment, benefits, and compensation
• Finance, banking, and lending
• Negotiations and risk management

Academic Contributions

In addition to his business ventures, Arshad is involved in academia:

• Teaches law at top-tier law schools
• Focuses on courses in private equity, venture capital, and modern Islamic finance and banking

Volunteer Work

Arshad has volunteered with organizations focused on:

• Advancing traditional knowledge
• Protecting religious liberty
• Challenging bigotry

His unique combination of business acumen, legal expertise, and academic experience makes Arshad Ahmed a multifaceted professional in the fields of law, finance, and entrepreneurship.