Omeed Malik

Omeed Malik
Born	New Jersey, U.S.
Alma mater	Colgate University; Emory University School of Law
Occupation(s)	Banking professional, entrepreneur
Known for	Founder and CEO of Farvahar Partners; founder of 1789 Capital

Omeed Malik (born ) is an American banking professional and entrepreneur, serving as the founder and chief executive officer of the merchant banking firm Farvahar Partners.

Early life

Malik was born in New Jersey to a Pakistani father and an Iranian mother. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Emory University School of Law and completed his undergraduate studies at Colgate University.

Career

Malik's career commenced as a communications representative for Congressman Donald M. Payne, after which he practiced corporate law at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in New York City. Subsequently, he joined MF Global and later Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he managed the prime brokerage division and the emerging manager initiative. In January 2018, Malik departed from Bank of America to establish a consultancy catering to hedge funds and alternative investment managers. Reports surfaced suggesting his exit was due to allegations of misconduct, which Malik denied, responding by initiating a $100 million arbitration claim accusing the bank of defamation, retaliation, contract violation, and religious discrimination related to his Muslim identity. The dispute was resolved in July 2018 through an eight-figure settlement by Bank of America.

In 2018, Malik made a brief on-screen appearance on Showtime's Billions. Two years later, in 2020, he became both a minority stakeholder and contributing editor at the conservative news outlet The Daily Caller.

In 2022, Malik launched 1789 Capital, a venture capital firm investing in enterprises that reflect conservative principles. Its inaugural investment in 2023 was directed toward a new media company led by Tucker Carlson and Neil Patel. That year also saw Malik’s Colombier Acquisition Corp agree to merge with Public Square, an online marketplace.

Malik initially supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential bid for 2024 before shifting his endorsement to Donald Trump. After Trump’s legal conviction in New York, Malik publicly reaffirmed his backing. Following Trump's victory in the 2024 election, Donald Trump Jr. revealed plans to join Malik’s 1789 Capital rather than take a government position.

In April 2025, Malik was named to the Board of Directors at Fannie Mae.