Meet the Team Behind Shokran

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Our history

Shokran was founded in 2023 as a response to the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Middle East and North Africa region:

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Limited access to Sharia-compliant financial instruments

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High costs of international payments

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A lack of digital solutions

Key milestones

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May 2023
Company founded, obtained MSB license in Canada
October 2023
Conducted the first external AML audit to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
March 2024
Obtained the first 100 clients and automated the registration process via Sumsub
November 2024
The team has reached 50 people
December 2024
Expanded international presence by obtaining a Money Broking and PSO license in Labuan, opening new opportunities for global growth
January 2025
Launched a demo version of the portal for clients to test the system
April 2025
Added AED and USD vIBANs for our clients
June 2025
Started our scaling in UAE Market
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The team today

Today, Shokran has a team in Dubai, Canada, Malaysia, and other countries. Our employees work from offices in 3 cities and remotely around the world

10+ countries

We bring together more than 50 professionals in finance, information technology, Islamic banking and regulation

50+ experts

Our leadership

Kamil Batkunov
Kamil Batkunov
CEO, Co-founder
I believe Shokran empowers businesses to grow while staying true to Islamic principles
17 years of experience in the banking sector, including 7 years in Islamic finance. At Shokran, he is responsible for strategic development, compliance with Islamic principles, and international partnerships
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Kamil Batkunov
Vladimir Petrosov
COO, Co-founder
Shokran inspires me because we make global finance accessible and ethical
4 years in traditional banking and fintech, 3 years in Islamic finance. At Shokran, he is responsible for operational efficiency and digital products
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Kamil Batkunov
Viktor Dmitriev
CPO
I believe in Shokran because we solve problems for unbanked businesses
5+ years experience in fintech and 10+ years experience in product development. Launched mobile and web products with over 1 million MAU. Viktor is ex-KPMG, ex-BCG
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Kamil Batkunov
Mstislav Kazakov
СТО
What drives me is creating secure, scalable tech that connects people with fair finance
15+ years in software engineering and architecture, currently driving tech strategy at a fintech. Built scalable, secure platforms for B2B and B2C products in regulated markets
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Our Values

Shokran is not just a team, it is a community of people united by the idea of fair and transparent finance

Transparency

Transparency

Honesty and openness in every action

Security & Trust

Security & Trust

Data protection and compliance with international standards.

Sharia compliance

Sharia compliance

Islamic principles are the foundation of all products

Global mindset

Global mindset

Experts from different countries and cultures

Innovation with ethics

Innovation with ethics

Technologies without compromises in trust

Do you want to be a part of the future of Islamic fintech?

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