Tarek has over 15 years of Private Equity, Corporate Finance and Management Advisory experience in the GCC, Levant & North Africa. Tarek possesses broad sectoral experience with a track record of origination, execution and post-acquisition value creation, restructuring struggling businesses and delivering exceptional results for investors. He has also contributed to fundraising efforts and corporate strategy in start-ups and SMEs. He is a fluent English, French and Arabic speaker, holds a Masters in Finance from the University of Essex, and is an Economics graduate of the Lebanese-American University.

Tarek’s professional experience in private equity and corporate development gained him both a buy and sell side view of the investment space, and a broad network of industry stakeholders. He most recently held a director role in a tech-enabled start-up where he raised a series A round before selling the company to a US player. Prior to that, he worked in corporate finance at a major UAE conglomerate with operations across the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia, helping restructure the group’s capital and launch a healthcare vertical. Tarek also worked for over 10 years in private equity where he executed transactions in the healthcare, education, technology, agriculture and F&B sectors, and played active roles in managing value creation in portfolio companies.

Daniel is an Associate Director at Avanguard Capital, with an international background and diverse experience across strategy, leadership psychology, operations, innovation and transformation, marketing and business development, within global tech start-ups and large $1B corporations. An international MBA graduate with an eye for the future of management thinking, Daniel is a dynamic operator in both strategic and operational capacities; he excels in understanding a business quickly, simplifying complexity, and crafting effective strategies.

Daniel guides clients in developing compelling documentation for capital raising, effectively positioning businesses within their market and competitive landscape. This includes the value proposition, business model and growth potential, with capital allocation plans that resonate with investors. His project management skills and systematic approach ensure seamless coordination. In M&A, Daniel aligns activities with strategic goals, communicating rationale and integration plans with stakeholders. His international background aids in understanding organisational and cultural nuances. Daniel articulates long-term visions in the general advisory and synthesises the big picture to develop creative recommendations that solve problems and improve performance. Daniel prides himself on staying ahead of the curve; his holistic approach and experience make him an ideal partner for any organisation.