Start-up Advisory

We provide strategic advice and support solutions to pioneering entrepreneurs, startups and high-growth SMEs seeking to boost their business and/or consolidate their operations. We usually start by conducting a multi-angle “health check”: e.g. structure & governance, legal & regulatory, finance & VAT, HR. We then help develop business strategies with a focus on growth and value-creation. We identify key milestones, set the metrics to monitor these and assist in the implementation of the retained solutions.

We understand the key role outsourcing plays for high-growth entities and provide a vast array of support services – both on an ongoing and per project basis – through our network: from business planning, accounting and reporting, virtual CFO services, to HR and tax functions.

We can help implement the right financial and reporting tools in order to scale the growth of your business and overcome the main challenges every successful young company faces. We can also accelerate your growth and opening new windows of opportunities through our extensive network. We are a proactive stakeholder of the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, regularly speaking, paneling or moderating at start-up- and SMEs- themed work-shops and seminars, and contributing towards the continuous development of our clients’ know-how. We also provide mentorship to a series of regional start-up initiatives.

An entrepreneurial firm at heart, our philosophy is geared towards growing both relationships and businesses. We always welcome pro bono consultations before any fees are discussed.

Recent Work

• Conducted multiple corporate health-checks and “structuring-for-growth” strategy sessions on a pro bono basis with start-ups and high-growth companies across the region
• Advised on and assisted with the re-structuring of multiple start-ups and high-growth companies ahead of regional expansion and/or financing rounds – use of ADGM jurisdiction (SPV) for enhanced value and appeal to institutional investors
• Advised on and assisted with the re-structuring of multiple start-ups and high-growth companies ahead of regional expansion – segregation of Intellectual property and use of foundation as ESOP vehicle for key-staff
• Advised on and assisted with the establishing of several trading entities to carry out e-commerce in/out of the UAE
• Advised on and assisted with the structuring of a digital media project (including IP) ahead of financing rounds – use of ADGM jurisdiction for enhanced control and security