Catalyst Ventures

Catalyst Ventures is a boutique advisory firm providing consultancy and management services to the Middle East’s leading Holding Co’s, Family Office, PE and VC firms and their portfolio companies, with a focus on: • Developing and executing diversification, growth and transformations strategies through a wide range of mechanisms, including; M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, technology transfer and franchising. • working with private equity investors on pre-transaction due diligence and post-acquisition services to unlock shareholder value through strategic initiatives, operational excellence and business transformations. • Assisting foreign companies entering the Middle East markets; feasibility & risk studies, developing entry strategy, structuring partnerships and managing the start-up phases. Competencies: • Deal sourcing and vetting • Technical & Operational due-diligence • Project development • Programme management (Operational, Commercial & Financial value enhancing initiatives) • Risk management • Analytics and decision support for high-value-at-stake issues. Sectors: • Energy, Power and Renewables • Aerospace & Defence • Technology • Manufacturing and Industry • Smart & autonomous systems • Agritech Team: Our team has over 50 years cumulative experiences in the UAE and wider GCC including in government and private industry.