Middle East & North Africa

Unlocking capital in underserved markets in the Middle East and North Africa

About the Region

Our team advises capital providers and local companies throughout the investment process, with the goal of mobilizing private investment into underserved markets across the region.

CrossBoundary Advisory offers our clients a nuanced understanding of investment barriers and opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa, enabling them to close high-impact deals across the region.

Through our six offices and native language capabilities, we provide unparalleled market insight across high-income, emerging, and frontier markets in the region. We combine our regional expertise with a strong track record and extensive experience structuring innovative solutions to support our clients’ goals.

Our clients have ranged from leading global and regional funds, to development finance institutions, to innovative local startups and SMEs across more than 15 sectors, including technology, renewable energy, and manufacturing.

Our Difference

Track Record

We have worked in the region since 2011 and have successfully mobilized more than US$130M of investment

Regional Coverage

Our team has local presence in six markets and native Arabic, French, and Kurdish language capabilities

Pioneers in Innovative Solutions

We have supported clients to build and deploy innovative solutions, including many ‘first-of-their-kind’ blended finance vehicles

Diverse Expertise

Our clients include development finance institutions, leading global and regional funds, and innovative local startups and SMEs

Capabilities

We provide our clients with the expertise they need to ensure the best outcomes

Transaction Advisory

Matching socially impactful projects with the right capital providers, clearly articulating both commercial returns and societal benefits

Strategy Advisory

Navigating market complexities to support a variety of capital providers and policymakers 

Data Analytics

Leveraging big data and analytics to turn obscure data points in underserved markets into actionable insights for your strategy

Sovereign Advisory

Providing governments with strategic advice on how to attract private investments, while also facilitating public-private partnerships

Innovation

Through our Mini-Grid Innovation Lab, we refine and validate business model innovations aimed at expanding energy access in off-grid areas

Deal Structuring

Navigate the structuring and negotiation process to achieve both short- and long-term objectives

Opportunity Validation

Zero in on high-ROI investment targets across multiple sectors, evaluating their commercial viability, and aligning with fundraising and strategic needs

Capital Raising

Streamlining the capital acquisition process, effectively linking projects with both domestic and international investors

Fund Design and Strategy

Designing financial vehicles tailored to your sector, maximizing both financial returns and social impact

Blended Finance

Engineering finance structures that combine public and private funds, reducing investment risks without diluting returns

Market Access & Assessment

Dissecting markets to provide actionable insights into local trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environments

Due Diligence

Our rigorous vetting process includes financial feasibility studies and real-time data on regulatory climates, fortifying your investment decisions

Fundraising Support

From equity to debt and even niche products like political risk insurance, we source the right types of capital from investors who align with your needs

Post-Investment Planning

Post-acquisition, charting a path to growth through business development strategies, operational improvements, and cost-saving measures

Financial Analysis

In-depth financial feasibility studies, valuations, and FX risk analyses to guide investment choices

Procurement Advisory

With a deep understanding of market dynamics, we help clients achieve specific procurement objectives efficiently and cost-effectively

Our Team

Dubai, UAE
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Partner, Advisory

Jad Mneymneh

Jad Mneymneh leads CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team based out of…
Jad Mneymneh leads CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team based out of the Dubai office. Prior to CrossBoundary, Jad co-founded Cornerstone Global and successfully led the scale-up of several foreign startups into…
Portrait of Ryan Sturgill
Amman, Jordan
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Managing Director

Ryan Sturgill

Ryan supports CrossBoundary’s work across the MENA region with a…
Ryan supports CrossBoundary’s work across the MENA region with a focus on technology and innovation. He also leads CrossBoundary’s Palestine office. From 2015-2021, he was executive director of Gaza Sky…
A portrait of Simi Abere
Dubai, UAE
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Managing Director

Simi Abere

Simi Abere, based in CrossBoundary Dubai, co-leads Dhow Ventures and…
Simi Abere, based in CrossBoundary Dubai, co-leads Dhow Ventures and is a member of the advisory team. Holding an MBA from INSEAD and a BSc in Mathematics, Accounting, and Financial…
Beirut, Lebanon
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Principal, Head of Lebanon Advisory

Sara Yaacoub

Sara is based in CrossBoundary’s Beirut office and is a…
Sara is based in CrossBoundary’s Beirut office and is a member of the advisory team. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the American University of Beirut. She began…
Amman, Jordan
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Principal, Head of Jordan Advisory

Khalil Haddad

Khalil Haddad leads the advisory practice in Jordan for CrossBoundary,…
Khalil Haddad leads the advisory practice in Jordan for CrossBoundary, based out of the Amman office. Prior to CrossBoundary, Khalil served as Advisor and Director at the Dubai Chamber of…
Tunis, Tunisia
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Principal, Head of Tunisia Advisory

Malek Lamouri

Malek holds an MSc in Corporate Finance from EM Lyon…
Malek holds an MSc in Corporate Finance from EM Lyon Business School and a BSc in Finance from IHEC Carthage. Prior to CrossBoundary, Malek has accumulated over 10 years of…
Dubai, UAE
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Associate Principal

Mohamedali Habib

Mohamedali is a CFA Charterholder and an ACCA Chartered Accountant…
Mohamedali is a CFA Charterholder and an ACCA Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Accounting with First Class Honors from Oxford Brookes University. Mohamedali started his career…
Dubai, UAE
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Associate Principal

Alina Belousko

Alina holds a Master of Science in Finance from Imperial…
Alina holds a Master of Science in Finance from Imperial College London, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, and a Bachelor of Economics from Plekhanov…
Beirut, Lebanon
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Senior Associate

Elsa Samia

Elsa is part of the investment advisory team and is…
Elsa is part of the investment advisory team and is based in Beirut, Lebanon. Elsa was the recipient of the Fulbright scholarship, enabling her to pursue her Master of Science…
A portrait of Alejandro Lampell
Dubai, UAE
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Senior Associate

Alejandro Lampell

Alejandro is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team based…
Alejandro is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team based in the Dubai office. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Alejandro was a strategy consultant at Bain & Company in New York…
Portrait of Isolde Roumy
Ramallah, Palestine
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Senior Associate

Isolde Roumy

Isolde is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team, based…
Isolde is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team, based in the Ramallah office. She holds a Master Grande Ecole from Emlyon Business School. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Isolde worked…
Dubai, UAE
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Senior Associate

Rose Farah

Rose is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team, based…
Rose is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team, based in the Dubai office. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Rose was a strategy consultant at The Bridgespan Group in New York…
Beirut, Lebanon
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Associate

Miguel Jreidy

Miguel Jreidy is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team…
Miguel Jreidy is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team and is based in the Lebanon office. He earned a Master’s degree in Finance from the American University of Beirut…
Portrait of Oscar Politi
Tunis, Tunisia
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Associate

Oscar Politi

Prior to CrossBoundary, Mr. Politi interned at FirstBridge Ventures, First…
Prior to CrossBoundary, Mr. Politi interned at FirstBridge Ventures, First Bridge Ventures is a VC platform designed to connect the Asian and European entrepreneurial landscapes, where he studied technology market…
A portrait of Ahmad Juneidi
Amman, Jordan
MENACA Advisory
CrossBoundary Advisory
Investment Analyst

Ahmad Juneidi

Ahmad is a member of the investment analysis team, providing…
Ahmad is a member of the investment analysis team, providing support to public and private investors in the West Bank-Gaza region. He holds over five years of combined experience in…