Olive Rock Partners
Overview
Established in 2020, Olive Rock Partners is an independent private equity firm headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The firm specializes in investing in high-growth, founder-led businesses across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with a particular emphasis on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Their investment strategy targets mid-sized companies in sectors such as consumer goods, healthcare, education, technology, and business services. Olive Rock Partners adopts an engaged and proactive investment approach, focusing on identifying comprehensive strategies and key initiatives implemented through solid partnerships. They invest in fundamentally strong management teams and platforms in the rapidly evolving GCC geographies, with a focus on social infrastructure, consumer-fueled industries, technology enablement, and geographical advantage. The firm combines global best practices with regional experience and cultural awareness to expedite growth and success stories through active support—financially, operationally, and strategically. The firm has secured backing from notable entities, including the Jada Fund of Funds, established by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which supports venture and private equity firms investing in the country. Olive Rock Partners Fund I was launched in November 2021 and has since invested in leading regional platforms such as UEMedical, The Dental Studio, Al Bustan Medical Centre, and Leoron Institute. Their investments reflect a commitment to fostering innovation, quality, and long-term value in the regional markets they serve.
Investment Focus
- High-growth, founder-led businesses
- Mid-sized companies
- Sectors: consumer goods, healthcare, education, technology, business services
- Fundamentally strong management teams
- Platforms in rapidly evolving GCC geographies
- Focus on social infrastructure, consumer-fueled industries, technology enablement, and geographical advantage
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Olive Rock Partners invest in?
Olive Rock Partners invests in Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing, Education and Business Services, and is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Olive Rock Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Olive Rock Partners invest at?
Olive Rock Partners backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout.
Which regions does Olive Rock Partners invest in?
Olive Rock Partners invests across United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain and Jordan.
Who are the partners at Olive Rock Partners?
Team members listed for Olive Rock Partners include Ahmed Al-Mukhalalati (Founder and Managing Director) and Hadi Khalek (Vice President - Private Equity).
What companies has Olive Rock Partners invested in?
Olive Rock Partners's portfolio includes The Dental Studio, UEMedical, Al Bustan Medical Centre and Leoron Institute.
How do I contact Olive Rock Partners?
Olive Rock Partners's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
