BUILD LEADING BUSINESSES IN THE KINGDOM

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BUILD LEADING BUSINESSES IN THE KINGDOM

MISSION: ACQUIRE YOUR BUSINESS AND PRESERVE YOUR LEGACY

Build globally-leading businesses that are headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

OxMar Partners is dedicated to acquiring a high-potential small to medium-sized business in Saudi Arabia. After acquisition, our team joins the company’s management and focuses on long-term growth, ensuring stability and continuity.

Backed by a group of investors—including institutional investors, individual investors, family offices, and entrepreneurs that work well together—we have ready capital to provide business owners with financial freedom.

Our approach is owner-centric, offering flexible deal terms, a simple, confidential, and transparent deal process, and executing a long-term operational horizon, all tailored to meet the owner’s goals and needs.

Investment highlights

Region This investment targets an acquisition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa and the 14th largest by land area globally. As the top oil producer in OPEC and the fastest-growing major economy in 2022, Saudi Arabia presents unparalleled opportunities.

Performance This emerging investment vehicle has consistently outperformed traditional private equity and venture capital, achieving double the performance, with an impressive average IRR of 32.6–35.3% and a return on invested capital of 5.2–5.5x.

This investment opportunity stands out for its potential at every stage in the Kingdom.
For acquisition, there’s a vast, untapped market with minimal competition—1.3 million firms and $9 billion in net assets are available for transfer, offering profitable, stable, and cash-flowing businesses in fragmented industries.

In growth, the market has significant room for expansion, with SME financing having tripled between 2019 and 2022, up to 50% in tax credits, and clear mandates for boosting SME contributions to GDP, doubling financing, and driving growth in manufacturing and exports by 170% and 230%, respectively.

When it comes to exit potential, the opportunity is even more compelling, with a 251% average increase after listing and a doubling of exits over the past five years, supported by a mandate to increase stock market listings and the number of strategic acquirers.

Funding Partners and Advisors

OxMar Partners is supported by a distinguished group of investors who collectively manage over $1.5 billion USD and have a presence in more than 30 countries.
Our investor group consists of investment companies, family offices, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with a proven track record of success globally. This group actively advises OxMar Partners throughout the investment period and will play a strategic role in the governance of the acquired business by joining the Board.

+1.5Bn USD

Assets Under Management

+30 Countries
>200

Transactions Executed

Why OxMar Partners?

OxMar Partners
Private Equity
Strategic Buyer
Goals
Preserve legacy, growing businesses and unlocking their untapped potential
Maximize overall fund returns
Capture synergies
Team
High-caliber, entrepreneurial individual with a deep understanding of the Saudi market
Unknown external team
Unknown external team
Funding
High-caliber investors, entrepreneurs and family offices with capital ready to deploy
Institutional fund with committed capital and rigid investment criteria
Cash or debt raised from the acquiring company
Deal Terms
Flexible, tailored to meet seller's goals and needs
Inflexible and standard according to the fund
Inflexible, focused on making the best deal for the acquiring company
Leverage Use
Minimal
High use of debt (LBOs) and stock transfers
Stock transfers involved
Growth Strategy
Sustainable long-term growth focus, focusing on developing businesses in the Saudi market
Quick and fast value levers, focused on flipping the business
Assimilate the business and strengthen their core business
Employees’ Future
Employees will be instrumental in the company's future success
High risk of job cuts
High risk of job cuts
Investment
Process
Honest, responsive communication and tailored to meet the seller’s needs
Complex, typically with many stakeholders
Varies
Operating-Time Horizon
Long-term
Short-term, 3 - 5 years
Uncertain
Seller's Role in The Business
Flexible, according to the seller’s goals
Typically required to continue in the business
Varies

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be in a specific region in Saudi Arabia?

Not at all. OxMar Partners works with businesses across Saudi Arabia. No matter where your business is located, we’re ready to relocate and dedicate ourselves to its full-time operations.

Can you afford to buy my business?

Absolutely. OxMar Partners is backed by a strong network of investors who bring not only capital but also valuable expertise and connections. This ensures we have the resources to execute deals that benefit all parties involved.

What will my role be post-acquisition?

Your role is flexible and entirely up to you. Whether you’re ready to step back entirely or want to remain involved in a meaningful way, we’ll create a partnership approach that aligns with your goals and ensures the business continues to thrive.

What happens to my team post-acquisition?

We prioritize preserving the culture and stability that your team has worked hard to build. Our goal is to empower employees, maintain the values that define your business, and foster an environment where everyone can continue to thrive.

Why should I partner with OxMar Partners?

At OxMar Partners, we understand that your business is more than just a company—it’s a legacy. With deep knowledge of the Saudi market and a commitment to operational excellence, we offer a tailored approach to ensure your business thrives beyond your leadership. We’ll take the time to understand your business’s history, culture, and goals, collaborating with you every step of the way. Backed by a network of institutional investors, family offices, and individual investors with strong connections in Saudi Arabia and globally, we’re equipped to help your business achieve its next chapter of success.

Still have questions?