• Started a blockchain venture. Raised $400k as pre-seed round. Coordinated the development of a Web3 platform. Launched the platform and started building the team (currently 4 team-members)
Assessment of Investment Opportunities
• Developed commercial cases for 12 Real Estate developments in KSA, by articulating financial plans and operating models to attract investors and maximize returns (+20% IRR)
• Pro ...see more
Assessment of Investment Opportunities
• Developed commercial cases for 12 Real Estate developments in KSA, by articulating financial plans and operating models to attract investors and maximize returns (+20% IRR)
• Promoted acquisition in the base metal business to facilitate capabilities and technology transfer between target and mother company. Redefined capital structure of the mother company to deleverage the company via a debt for equity swap (Net Debt: from 13x to 5x vs. EBITDA)
Establishment of Investment Funds
• Supported major Telco player in the GCC in building a $100M CVC (Corporate Venture Capital) fund and reviewed the existing M&A process to explore new technologies and increase strategic investments into early-stage ventures
• Designed a $1bn Investment Fund focused on reduction and removal of aviation emissions in the aviation sector, investing in $1-10M ticket size per investment and targeting pre-seed and seed ventures
• Reviewed the mandate and investment planning process for a leading SWF in the UAE
Portfolio Management
• Supported a major SWF in the GCC through shareholders’ opinions on portfolio companies
Summer Associate
Nomura
2016 - 2016
London, UK
• Provided a valuation of an UK-based integrated waste management company with an estimated EV of £1bn
• Presented to major financial sponsors a selection of distressed investment opportunities identified from an initia ...see more
• Provided a valuation of an UK-based integrated waste management company with an estimated EV of £1bn
• Presented to major financial sponsors a selection of distressed investment opportunities identified from an initial list of 580 assets
Business Due Diligences
• Led a team of 2 in the acquisition of major pharmaceutical company by Italian private equity fund for €150M and conducted a sell-side business due diligence
• Managed buy-side due diligence a ...see more
Business Due Diligences
• Led a team of 2 in the acquisition of major pharmaceutical company by Italian private equity fund for €150M and conducted a sell-side business due diligence
• Managed buy-side due diligence and valuation for global motorway operator and coordinated legal and financial advisors (estimated EV of €2.6bn)
• Evaluated potential investments and strategic business options for Oil & Gas client
Business Planning & restructuring
• Structured a 5-year business plan and forecasted air traffic via an advanced regression model to improve the operational yearly EBITDA of an Italian air traffic manager by €30M (+11.5%)
• Optimized organizational footprint, incentive system and performance management reports for Italian copyright company resulting in estimated additional annual revenues of €20M