Our first investment vehicle: a strong foundation
Since launching our first investment vehicle, we've achieved remarkable milestones:
- Raised €9M in capital
- Fully deployed in terms of entrepreneurs
- 22 passionate entrepreneurs actively searching for opportunities, our of which 3 are in final due diligence stages
- 6 promising investments already completed
Over the past few years, we’ve engaged with more than 200 talented entrepreneurs, and our pipeline has grown faster than we ever anticipated. Time and again, we found ourselves wishing we had more capital to invest in these outstanding opportunities. That's why we're thrilled to introduce this next chapter in our journey:
Introducing our second investment vehicle
Building on this momentum, we're proud to unveil our second fund, designed to support talented entrepreneurs in acquiring and growing high-performing SMEs globally.
Key details:
- Total Value: €15 million
- Geographical Focus: 60% Europe, 40% global opportunities
- Target Markets: High-growth regions including Mexico, Brazil, Vietnam, Singapore, China, and the Gulf region
We’re stepping into emerging search fund markets, confident that these regions offer incredible growth opportunities with lower competition.
Meet our new leadership team
We're excited to introduce our two new Managing Partners, who bring a wealth of experience to our team:
Tarek El-Gammal, Managing Partner
- 5 years of SME investment advisory
- 6 SME investment with successful Exits
- Over 20 years of SME management experience
- Held regional management positions at global giants like PepsiCo, Sadia International, and Kantar Group
- Founded four successful companies across tourism, F&B, retail, and e-commerce
Tamer El Bahay, Managing Partner
- Over 24 years of SME experience
- Built and led a brand to capture 85% market share before a successful exit
- Pioneered a new product category and achieved two exits, including a $50 million sale to Kellogg's
Our new vehicle builds on our successful track record since 2020, offering a unique blend of venture capital's high returns with private equity's lower risk profile.
We're excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to partnering with more talented entrepreneurs to drive growth and create value!
Hi ^Searchfunder member, big supporter of Moonbase Capital, had a chat with your team back in January last year. Love to see that your backing for searchers is ever growing!