FMCG & Pharma Manufacturing · Europe & MENA

Your business.
Its next chapter.

Explore a sale, investment, or strategic partnership for your manufacturing business. We connect owners with funds, family offices, and strategic investors seeking opportunities in FMCG and pharma.

Start a confidential conversation

An initial discussion. No commitment to a sale or investment process.

Our focus   Established manufacturers
Our reach   Europe & MENA
Investor relationships   GCC & the wider region
Your options

What comes next
is your decision.

Every owner has different ambitions. Whether you are ready for an exit or exploring how to grow, the first step is understanding what you want to achieve.

01 / Full sale

A new owner.
A considered exit.

Explore selling your business to a financial or strategic investor, with a process shaped around your objectives.

02 / Partial sale

Realise value.
Stay involved.

Consider selling a minority or majority shareholding, with your future involvement forming part of the discussion.

03 / Growth investment

The capital for
your next phase.

Explore investment or a strategic partnership to expand capacity, enter new markets, or support business growth.

Our approach

Relevant relationships.
Purposeful conversations.

Wafa Partners identifies established FMCG and pharmaceutical manufacturing businesses whose owners are open to a sale, investment, or partnership. We speak directly with owners and CFOs to understand the business and shareholder objectives.

We assess initial fit against relevant investor interests. Where there is a potential match, we connect you with our transaction lead and advisory team for the detailed evaluation and transaction process.

You do not need to have decided to sell. A first conversation can simply help you explore your options.

Who we work withEstablished manufacturers across Europe and MENA, typically generating USD 25 million–100 million in annual revenue.
From conversation to opportunity

A clear path forward.

01

Start a conversation

Tell us about your business and what your shareholders are considering. No detailed financial documents are needed to begin.

02

Explore initial fit

We consider your business profile and objectives against relevant investor interests, before progressing the discussion.

03

Agree next steps

Meet our transaction lead and agree the way forward, including confidentiality arrangements before sharing sensitive information.

04

Develop the opportunity

Our advisory team leads detailed evaluation and transaction work, progressing towards completion where both sides agree.

The people behind the conversation

Relationships first.
Experience throughout.

Corporate relationships and origination, connected with dedicated transaction expertise.

Mohamed F. Ali

Mohamed F. Ali

Corporate Relationships & Origination

Over 10 years in UAE and regional banking, with experience across corporate banking, credit, treasury solutions and M&A origination. Mohamed connects corporate relationships with relevant investment opportunities.

ma@wafapartners.com ↗
Anoop Agrawal

Anoop Agrawal

Corporate Relationships & Origination

Over 18 years in financial markets and banking, working with SMEs, corporates and institutional investors. Anoop brings experience connecting growing businesses with capital and progressing opportunities towards completion.

aa@wafapartners.com ↗
Ghassan Jamal

Ghassan Jamal

Corporate Relationships & Origination

Over 10 years in the UAE banking sector, spanning financial markets, corporate relationships and business development. Ghassan draws on his regional network to identify businesses and connect them with relevant investor interest.

gj@wafapartners.com ↗
Hossam Ali

Hossam Ali

Transaction Lead

Managing Partner at Arc Capital, with over 10 years in corporate finance and deals advisory at PwC and NI Capital. Hossam and his advisory team lead detailed transaction work, including valuation, due diligence coordination, structuring and negotiations.

ha@wafapartners.com ↗
Before we speak

A few questions,
answered.

Do I need to have decided to sell?

No. An initial conversation can help you explore whether a full sale, partial sale, or growth investment could suit your objectives.

What information is needed initially?

A brief overview of your business, manufacturing activities, location, approximate annual revenue, and what your shareholders are considering. Detailed financial documents are not needed for the first conversation.

Will my company’s information be shared?

We agree with you what information can be shared and with whom before approaching potential investors. Confidentiality arrangements are agreed before sensitive information is exchanged.

Who handles the detailed transaction work?

A dedicated advisory team leads the detailed transaction work. The scope of the engagement and next steps are agreed with you before proceeding.

Let’s begin with a conversation

What could the next chapter
look like for your business?

If you are an owner or CFO of an FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing business, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Start a confidential conversation