Integrity before expediency
We surface conflicts, constraints and uncomfortable facts early. A mandate proceeds only where the work can be undertaken responsibly and under clear written terms.
About Matchpoint
Senior bankers, hands-on execution.
A boutique transaction advisory firm, global in reach, partner-led at every step. We combine senior judgment with hands-on execution.
Image · The firm — office / teamOur Firm
A boutique transaction advisory firm, global in reach
Matchpoint Partners advises business owners, corporates, fund managers and institutional investors on cross-border transactions across M&A, equity and debt capital raises, real estate finance, fund placement and US pre-IPO secondaries. Based in the UAE with active deal coverage across Europe, Asia and the Americas, we combine senior judgment with hands-on execution.
Working with Matchpoint
Understand the process before you begin
Review the mandate stages, engagement questions, research standards and official contact routes.
Mandate process
How we work
From the initial conversation and written scope through preparation, execution and completion.
Before the first callEngagement FAQs
What to share, how fees are agreed and what happens after the website enquiry.
Publication standardsResearch methodology
How sourced facts, estimates, assumptions and analysis are kept distinct.
VerificationOfficial contacts
Verify the website, email domain, telephone number and named contact details.
SecurityFraud and impersonation alert
Recognise warning signs and confirm an unfamiliar message through official channels.
Start a conversationContact Matchpoint
Submit six basic details. Confidential transaction information can follow after the initial discussion.
Our purposeAmbition,
meet Capital.
meet Capital.
What guides the work
Clarity, capital and accountable execution
Our purpose is to help decision-makers convert a financing or transaction objective into a credible, executable mandate. Matchpoint brings structure to the decision, prepares the evidence capital providers require and maintains senior accountability through execution.
Our values
The standards we set for every mandate
Six principles shape how we advise, communicate and take responsibility for the work.
Client interests guide the mandate
We listen for the commercial objective behind the request and give direct advice on readiness, structure, timing and execution risk.
Senior ownership, end to end
The partner responsible for the advice stays accountable through preparation, outreach, negotiation and close.
Evidence before assertion
Valuations, capital structures and recommendations are supported by documented assumptions, source evidence and sensitivity analysis.
Structure must fit the situation
Debt, equity, M&A and private-market solutions are assessed against cash flow, control, risk, jurisdiction and timing.
Relationships endure beyond the close
We deal fairly with clients, capital providers and professional introducers, and protect confidentiality throughout the relationship.
Our Team
Senior bankers, hands-on execution
A small, senior team — a partner engaged on every mandate, from origination to close.
CKA
RS
AW
Afroz Walile
Senior Partner — Corporate Finance
Corporate Finance Strategy, Transformation, Fintech
Dubai
Full ProfileUR
Dr. Ullas Rao
Partner — Corporate Finance Research
Valuation, Financial Modelling, M&A Research
UAE, India & UK
Full ProfileAS
Alistair Sterling
Senior Partner, AI
AI Governance, LLM Deployment, Algorithmic Transparency
Full ProfileBJ
Bhavesh Jain
Director, Origination
Early-stage Investments, M&A, Equity & Debt Funding, Private Fund Placements, GTM Strategy
Full ProfileMJ
SK
Sam Kakkar
Senior Associate, CFA, MBA, Engineer
Valuation, Financial Diligence, Sensitivities
Full ProfileZymurgist Diaries
Notes on building, judgement and resilience
Eighteen essays by Chennakeshav Adya on founders, markets, co-founders, decision-making and the psychology of building ventures.
Fear and resilience
How founders can overcome the fear of failure
Practical reflections on recognising fear, separating signal from noise and continuing to make decisions under uncertainty.
Decision-makingSurviving survivorship bias
How selective evidence can distort founder decisions, and how a wider evidence set improves judgement.
Founder enduranceDeveloping entrepreneurial resilience
Lessons on persistence, recovery and maintaining direction through difficult operating conditions.
A Done Deal
Where strategy becomes execution
A Matchpoint Partners podcast on capital, transactions, corporate decisions and accountable delivery.
Our Global Presence
Global networks.
Global networks.
Local execution.
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Continents covered12+
Active jurisdictions5,000+
Investor relationships30–90
Days to term sheetME
Middle East
UAE base (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) — real estate, project finance, growth equity.
EU
Europe
London & key EU jurisdictions — M&A, fund placement, structured finance.
AS
Asia
India (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore) & Singapore — capital raises, cross-border M&A, healthcare.
AM
Americas
Pre-IPO secondaries and cross-border M&A.
AF
Africa
Growth capital, project finance and cross-border M&A across key African markets.
The Matchpoint advantage
Why clients choose us
Connecting the dots
Hands-on data analysis and scenario modelling across large, disparate datasets.
Structured thinking
We convert vision and strategy into a clear, fundable execution plan.
Storytelling
Presentation skills that communicate the vision to investors and boards.
Versatility
Cross-functional engagement and people management across stakeholders.
Independent judgement
Clear advice, documented assumptions and direct communication throughout the mandate.
Senior coverage
Partner involvement from origination through execution.
Start with the problem
Direct answers before you choose an advisory route
A short diagnostic for founders, boards, investors and sponsors deciding what help they need and what to prepare.
I need capital but do not know whether I need equity, debt or M&A advice. Where do I start?
Start with the decision, use of funds, amount, timing, ownership objective, repayment capacity, security and acceptable control. Matchpoint can then compare equity, debt, structured capital, asset-level finance, a strategic transaction or a staged combination for an eligible mandate.
Prepare: A short mandate brief, historical financials, forecast, cap table, debt schedule and the decision management wants to make.
What information does Matchpoint need to assess a mandate?
The initial assessment requires the company or asset, transaction objective, amount, use of funds, geography, sector, timing, ownership, financial profile, existing financing, counterparties already approached and material constraints. Confidential detail can follow an agreed process.
Prepare: Management summary, financials, transaction outline, ownership information and the name of the authorised decision-maker.
Why might Matchpoint decline a financing or transaction enquiry?
An enquiry may fall outside the stated USD 5 million minimum mandate size, sector or jurisdiction coverage, evidence requirements, capacity, engagement terms or counterparty-fit criteria. The decision follows the information available during qualification and does not assess the underlying business as a whole.
Prepare: Provide complete and current information so the mandate can be assessed against the published criteria.
How does Matchpoint keep a fundraising or M&A process controlled?
A controlled process defines the mandate, evidence, approved materials, target universe, confidentiality steps, communication authority, diligence workflow, feedback register, term comparison and decision owners before broad execution begins.
Prepare: Approved scope, source-linked materials, target list, NDA process, data-room index, contact log and decision timetable.
What happens after I contact Matchpoint Partners?
The team reviews the stated objective and available evidence, tests mandate fit, identifies missing information and determines whether a confidential scoping conversation is appropriate. Any work, outreach, fees and responsibilities require written engagement terms.
Prepare: State the objective, amount, geography, sector, timetable and authorised contact clearly in the enquiry.
Work with a co-pilot who flies with you.
From first call to final close, you deal directly with the people doing the work.
Check whether your mandate fits our criteria
We advise on mandates from USD 5m to USD 500m and above across capital raising, M&A and fund placement. Tell us your requirement, mandate size, jurisdiction and timing, and a partner will respond personally, typically within one business day.
Track record
Select completed transactions
Select transactions across sectors, geographies and capital structures.
Shariah-compliant private equity fund & fund placement
Deal Region Global · GCC
Deal Size $400m
Sector(s)
Expertise
European real-estate private equity fund
Deal Region Europe
Deal Size €220m
Sector(s)
Expertise
Milestone-linked development project finance
Deal Region UAE
Deal Size $320m
Sector(s)
Expertise
Hyperscale AI data-centre platform
Deal Region UAE
Deal Size $200m
Sector(s)
Expertise
Tertiary healthcare group, Series-D growth raise
Deal Region Asia · India
Deal Size $50m
Sector(s)
Expertise
Clean-technology private equity fund
Deal Region Europe
Deal Size €100m
Sector(s)
Expertise
