(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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.