Equity

Private Equity

Buy-out, growth equity and minority stakes from regional and global PE funds.

Private Equity
Overview

Private equity is institutional capital invested directly into established companies via buy-outs, growth equity or minority stakes, to build value under ownership. Matchpoint connects UAE and emerging-market businesses to regional and global PE funds.

As part of our Equity practice, Matchpoint Partners has originated and led $2+ billion of transactions across four continents — and every equity mandate is led by a partner, from first call to close.

Private equity (PE) is institutional capital invested directly into established companies — through buy-outs, growth equity or minority stakes — with the explicit aim of building value under ownership. In today's competitive market, spotting value-creation opportunities and understanding risk pre-acquisition is what drives returns on completion and through the hold. Our private equity team works alongside specialist sector advisers so we can bring insight across every business sector and identify the right strategic opportunities for buy-outs.

Private equity value creation: topline and EBITDA growth, efficiency improvement, leverage and multiple expansion combine to deliver superior returns at exit.
Private equity value creation: topline and EBITDA growth, efficiency improvement, leverage and multiple expansion combine to deliver superior returns at exit.

Returns in a private equity deal are built from clear, measurable levers — EBITDA growth, operational efficiency, prudent leverage and multiple expansion on exit. Matchpoint Partners helps owners and sponsors articulate that value-creation plan and connects them to regional and global PE funds active across the GCC, India and Europe, with equity tickets typically from USD 5m to USD 300m.

A typical private equity fund structure: limited partners commit capital to the fund; the general partner invests in portfolio companies and returns proceeds, less carry, at exit.
A typical private equity fund structure: limited partners commit capital to the fund; the general partner invests in portfolio companies and returns proceeds, less carry, at exit.
How Matchpoint helps

Our role on private equity mandates

  • Buy-outs and control transactions
  • Growth equity for scaling businesses
  • Minority and structured-equity stakes
  • PE funds across the GCC, India and Europe
Track record

Select transactions

Representative equity mandates led by Matchpoint partners.

Real Estate · UAE
$326.75m

Project capital raise — equity & debt for a named UAE project.

Project Finance Adviser · UAE
Real Estate · UAE
$300m

Equity raise across six projects; private credit in parallel.

Capital Raise Adviser · UAE
Healthcare · India
$50m

Series-D raise for a tertiary healthcare hospital group.

Capital Raise Adviser · Asia
Battery Tech · UAE
$10m

Growth financing for a battery-technology venture.

Capital Raise Adviser · UAE
Technology · UAE
$10m

Growth financing for a UAE technology venture.

Capital Raise Adviser · UAE
Retail · UAE
$10m

Growth financing for a UAE retail business.

Capital Raise Adviser · UAE
Innovation & insight

Our proprietary research

Original, data-driven research from our team, relevant to this area.

Questions, answered

Private Equity — frequently asked questions

Proven revenue, a clear growth path and a credible management team. We position you to the right fund's mandate and cheque size.

Typically USD 5m–300m, depending on stage and structure.

To attract private equity investment, demonstrate consistent profitability, audited financial statements, a capable second-tier management team and a credible growth plan. Private equity funds back businesses that can scale under institutional ownership, so clean corporate structures, documented contracts and clear shareholder alignment all strengthen your position before any approach.

Private equity firms typically invest through a buy-out (acquiring control), growth equity (a significant minority stake) or structured equity such as preferred shares with negotiated rights. The structure chosen reflects the owner’s objectives — full exit, partial liquidity or expansion capital — and shapes governance, board composition and future exit terms.

Common mistakes when approaching private equity include going to market unprepared, approaching funds whose mandate does not match the business, overstating projections and negotiating without competitive tension. Owners who prepare diligence materials early, target the right funds and run a structured process protect both valuation and credibility.

Matchpoint prepares your equity story and investor materials, maps your raise against a curated base of PE funds, family offices, SWFs, VCs and strategic investors, and runs the process to close. Typical equity tickets range from USD 5m to USD 300m.

Venture capital funds early-stage, high-growth companies (seed to Series C) for minority equity, while private equity backs more established businesses via growth equity, buy-outs or minority stakes. We raise both, matching the investor to your stage and sector.

Yes. We support founders from MVP traction through growth rounds — building the pitch, model and go-to-market narrative, then introducing the company to seed and growth-stage investors across MENA and India.

Matchpoint works primarily on a success fee, with a modest retainer to cover execution. Fees are agreed in writing up front and scaled to the size and complexity of the transaction — with no hidden costs.

Most mandates reach a first term sheet within 30–90 days, depending on diligence readiness and structure; closing follows once terms are agreed.

A short, confidential scoping call and NDA; we structure the requirement and prepare materials, then run a competitive process across our 5,000+ investor and lender relationships, and negotiate to close — with a partner leading at every step.

Matchpoint Partners is based in the UAE and runs cross-border mandates across the UAE, KSA, India and the UK, with active deal activity in wider Europe, Singapore and the United States.

Matchpoint has originated and led $2+ billion of transactions, with equity tickets typically USD 5m–300m, debt USD 10m–500m+, real estate finance USD 20m–500m+, and fund placements for funds of USD 50m–1bn+.

Use the enquiry form, email ck.adya@matchpoint-partners.com, or call/WhatsApp +971 52 345 1119. Every mandate is led by a partner from the very first conversation.

Yes. Matchpoint runs discreet, confidential processes and discloses client identities only under a signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

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