We’re looking for a great UAE company to purchase, and grow - for the long term.

Gulf Succession Partners Ltd. is a search fund with a mandate to acquire a small or medium sized business in the United Arab Emirates.

As a group of international entrepreneurs and investors our objective is to operate our acquired company for the long term, and lead it on its next chapter of sustainable growth.

Gulf Succession Partners is led by Edmond Husseini and backed by experienced investors, entrepreneurs and advisors from the UAE and around the world.

Edmond is a 2nd generation UAE resident, and is proud to have called the country home for over 40 years. He has started multiple businesses and brings with him 15 years of SME experience leading teams across technology, engineering and sales.

He is excited to work with company owners to help them transition ownership in the best way possible, whilst respecting and maintaining their legacy.

He’s the proud father of two young girls, and is passionate about the outdoors. He holds engineering degrees from the Johns Hopkins University and Cranfield University and an MBA from INSEAD.

Our Partners & Investors

  • Izzat Katkhuda

    Group CEO at the Arab Center for Engineering Studies

  • Tariq Al Wahedi

    Investor & Managing Director at YAS Holding

  • Taimur Awan

    CEO at Cupola Teleservices

  • Marwan Chaar

    Founder & CEO at Carzaty (exited to KAVAK)

  • Taisir Anbar Colas

    Executive & Investor

Why work with us?

We have a deep appreciation for the years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice it takes to build a successful business that’s able to take care of its customers, employees and partners.

We know - we’re entrepreneurs and business owners too.

We also know that when the ownership of a company changes, it can have a deep impact on these same customers, employees and partners. Our primary objective is to ensure a smooth transition for everyone involved.

As a small group of private investors with experience acquiring private businesses, we conduct a quick and efficient process.

We also work to reduce uncertainty for employees. We’re not a turnaround investor coming in to cut headcount and slash costs with a view to flip the business.

On the contrary. When we buy a company, we’re doing so expressly because we believe in the existing team and want to work with them, on the ground, for continued success and long term growth whilst safeguarding the company’s reputation and standing in the community.

The company isn’t one of many investments that we’re making and managing from afar- it’s the ONE, and we’re prepared to go all in.

What are we looking for?

Whilst we are sector agnostic, there are certain attributes that we’re actively seeking out in an acquisition.

First and foremost, we’re looking for a stable and mature business, based in the UAE, with a demonstrable history of profitable operations.

Second, we are particularly interested in companies in the business services, healthcare, technology and light manufacturing spaces. We are by no means limited to these industries though, and will happily explore opportunities in other sectors of the economy as well.

Finally, the company will have a business model with strong elements of recurring and/or repeat revenue, and it will not depend on high levels of capital expenditure.

Generally speaking, our target criteria are:

  • EBITDA of $800k or more

  • EBITDA margins of at least 15%

  • Growing industry

  • Asset-light business model

If you feel that your business could be a good fit for us based on one or more of the above criteria, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’d love to explore ways in which we can work together.