Functional Skills
Commercial Due Diligence
Corporate Finance
Finance Transformation
Financial Due Diligence
Financial Management
Financial Modeling
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Investment Banking
Investor Relations
Private Equity Investing
Real Estate Investing
Venture Capital Investing
Business Analysis
Business Development
Business Operations
Software Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Sector Experience
Agriculture
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Real Estate
Technology
Languages
English
Arabic
Countries Worked In
CA EG DE SA SG USNotable Clients
Avanz Private Equity Fund
Illuminate Capital
Saudi Industrial Development Fund
Stellar Asset Management
Bulge Bracket Investment Banks
Experience
Genesis Ventures Group
Management Consulting
Consultant
1/2024 - Present
(Financial consulting firm specializing in PE, VC, and corporate finance advisory)
• Led investment strategy, fundraising, and capital allocation for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds, advising startups and institutional investors.
• Structured venture deals, private equity buyouts, and growth capital financing across multiple industries, specializing in technology, real estate, F&B, and manufacturing.
• Facilitated debt and equity financing through banks, private equity firms, and alternative lenders, securing millions in funding.
• Advised early-stage and growth-stage companies on investor readiness, financial modeling, and strategic fundraising.
• Led investment strategy, fundraising, and capital allocation for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds, advising startups and institutional investors.
• Structured venture deals, private equity buyouts, and growth capital financing across multiple industries, specializing in technology, real estate, F&B, and manufacturing.
• Facilitated debt and equity financing through banks, private equity firms, and alternative lenders, securing millions in funding.
• Advised early-stage and growth-stage companies on investor readiness, financial modeling, and strategic fundraising.
RBC
Sales
Mutual Funds Representative – Banking Advisor
5/2024 - Present
• Provided investment advisory services as a licensed Mutual Fund Representative, assisting clients in portfolio allocation and risk management.
• Gained expertise in the Canadian investment landscape, offering financial analysis and investment planning.
• Gained expertise in the Canadian investment landscape, offering financial analysis and investment planning.
Avanz Capital
Finance
Principal, Fund of funds (PE & VC
4/2023 - 1/2024
• Managed & invested a £1B private equity & venture capital fund-of-funds, achieving 50%+ IRR in emerging markets.
• Structured one of the first green energy private credit fund in Africa, attracting major institutional investors.
• Led investment due diligence, deal sourcing, and portfolio construction for growth-stage investments across Africa, Middle East, and Latin America.
• Negotiated & structured multi-million-dollar PE & venture investments, ensuring efficient capital deployment & risk management.
• Structured one of the first green energy private credit fund in Africa, attracting major institutional investors.
• Led investment due diligence, deal sourcing, and portfolio construction for growth-stage investments across Africa, Middle East, and Latin America.
• Negotiated & structured multi-million-dollar PE & venture investments, ensuring efficient capital deployment & risk management.
Illuminate Venture Studio
Start-Up
Co-Founder
6/2022 - 3/2023
Illuminate Capital (Venture builder fund investing in the Middle East region)
• Developed and executed investment strategies for a venture builder fund, focusing on early-stage tech startups in MENA.
• Built & scaled three tech startups, including a fractional real estate investment platform with a $10M valuation in Year 1.
• Led venture debt & equity financing rounds, negotiating investment terms, structuring deals, and securing institutional backing.
• Acted as CEO of the real estate investment venture, managing operations, investment strategy, and investor relations.
• Developed and executed investment strategies for a venture builder fund, focusing on early-stage tech startups in MENA.
• Built & scaled three tech startups, including a fractional real estate investment platform with a $10M valuation in Year 1.
• Led venture debt & equity financing rounds, negotiating investment terms, structuring deals, and securing institutional backing.
• Acted as CEO of the real estate investment venture, managing operations, investment strategy, and investor relations.
Barclays Capital
Finance
Investment Manager – Buy-side investments
7/2019 - 6/2022
• Led the buy-side investments for a global financial institution, focusing on private equity, structured finance, and growth-stage companies.
• Structured and executed large-scale investment deals, including acquisitions, co-investments, and strategic financing.
• Analyzed and valued investment opportunities across various asset classes, including PE & VC.
• Worked on emerging markets investments, particularly in Africa & MENA, assessing risk and growth potential.
• Structured and executed large-scale investment deals, including acquisitions, co-investments, and strategic financing.
• Analyzed and valued investment opportunities across various asset classes, including PE & VC.
• Worked on emerging markets investments, particularly in Africa & MENA, assessing risk and growth potential.
Stellar Asset Management & Consulting
Management Consulting
Founder & Managing Partner
1/2017 - 5/2019
• Provided strategic financial consulting to startups, SMEs, and investment firms in emerging markets.
• Advised VCs, PE firms, and corporate clients on fundraising, financial structuring, and investment strategy.
• Led capital raising efforts, securing venture debt, private equity, and bank financing for high-growth businesses.
• Developed financial models, valuation frameworks, and investment theses for clients in real estate, F&B, manufacturing, and agriculture.
• Structured debt financing, M&A transactions, and investment deals for startups and SMEs.
• Worked closely with banks, private equity funds, and investors to develop tailored financial solutions.
• Advised VCs, PE firms, and corporate clients on fundraising, financial structuring, and investment strategy.
• Led capital raising efforts, securing venture debt, private equity, and bank financing for high-growth businesses.
• Developed financial models, valuation frameworks, and investment theses for clients in real estate, F&B, manufacturing, and agriculture.
• Structured debt financing, M&A transactions, and investment deals for startups and SMEs.
• Worked closely with banks, private equity funds, and investors to develop tailored financial solutions.