Market Outlook·December 2024
Private Markets in the GCC: Outlook for 2025
An analysis of emerging opportunities and structural trends shaping private equity in the Gulf region.
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DFSA Regulated | Dubai, UAE
Private Equity & Advisory | Dubai, UAE
Independent. Bespoke. UncompromisingExcellence.
We invest in companies with strong fundamentals and clear growth potential, delivering long-term value through disciplined execution across the GCC and beyond.
DIFC-based | DFSA Regulated | Backed by Finance House
About Us
Disciplined Investing,
Strategic Execution
Headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), we are a private equity and advisory firm focused on disciplined investing, strategic execution, and long-term value creation across the UAE, GCC, and wider MENA region.
DFSA Regulated
DIFC Registered
UAE Founded
Independent. Bespoke.
Uncompromising Excellence.
We support investors across the full deal lifecycle — from sourcing and commercial due diligence to value creation and exit preparation. Our team delivers the clarity and depth needed to identify opportunities and accelerate returns.
Explore Private EquityWhat We Do
Private Equity & Advisory
Private Equity
Control & Significant Minority Investments
Our private equity practice focuses on companies with strong fundamentals and clear paths to value creation. We deploy principal and partner capital with a hands-on, operationally-focused approach.
MENA / GCC Focus
Deep regional expertise and established networks across the Gulf and broader Middle East.
Sector Agnostic
We invest across sectors where we identify strong fundamentals and operational enhancement opportunities.
Principal Capital
Significant co-investment alongside our partners ensures full alignment of interests.
Hands-On Involvement
Active engagement with management teams to drive operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
Advisory
Bespoke Corporate Finance Solutions
Our bespoke corporate finance advisory practice brings an investor-led perspective to complex transactions. We advise on buy-side and sell-side M&A, valuations, and debt structuring.
M&A
Buy-side and sell-side advisory across the full transaction lifecycle
Valuations
Independent valuations for transactions, reporting, and strategic planning
Debt
Debt structuring, refinancing, and capital structure optimization
Investment Strategy
Building Value Through Partnership
We partner with exceptional management teams to build market-leading businesses across the GCC and MENA region. Our focus is on sectors benefiting from long-term structural growth and demographic tailwinds.
Sector Focus
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Specialty care platforms, medical services, and health technology enabling better patient outcomes.
Business Services
Scalable service platforms with recurring revenue models and operational improvement potential.
Industrial & Logistics
Essential infrastructure and supply chain businesses powering regional economic growth.
Education & Consumer
Premium education platforms and consumer services serving the region's growing middle class.
Our Approach
Our Value Creation Approach
We take an active, hands-on approach to value creation, working alongside management teams to accelerate growth and operational improvement. Our team brings deep sector expertise and a proven playbook for building market-leading businesses.
- Strategic growth initiatives and market expansion
- Operational excellence and margin improvement
- Management team development and incentive alignment
- Add-on acquisitions and platform building
"We seek to partner with ambitious founders and management teams who share our vision for building exceptional businesses."
— SandFox Partners Investment Philosophy
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Insights & Perspectives
Sector Deep Dive·November 2024
Value Creation in Industrial Services
Operational playbooks for driving margin improvement and growth in fragmented industrial sectors.
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Investment Thesis·October 2024
Cross-Border M&A: Navigating Complexity
Lessons from executing complex multi-jurisdictional transactions in emerging markets.
Read moreLeadership
Our Team
25+ years in private equity and investment banking across MENA. Former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs.
20+ years in M&A advisory. Former Partner at Lazard with extensive cross-border transaction experience.
Careers
Join Our Team
We seek exceptional individuals who share our commitment to excellence, intellectual rigor, and long-term thinking.
High Standards
Excellence in investment analysis and portfolio engagement.
Long-Term Focus
Patient investment in our people and sustainable growth.
Merit-Driven
Performance recognized. Great ideas from anywhere.
Collaboration
Team-first culture built on trust and shared success.
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Contact
Get in Touch
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how SandFox Partners can support your investment objectives across the UAE, GCC, and MENA region.
Office
Gate Village, Building 4
Dubai, UAE
Phone
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DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, UAE
SandFox Partners is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). License No. F00XXXX
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