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UAE SME Advisory Services

Professional grade financial and strategic services for Small and Medium Enterprises in the UAE.

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UAE SME Advisory Services

At Platform01 Consulting, We specialize in empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE with bespoke consulting solutions that unlock rapid growth, improve financial clarity, and drive strategic decision-making. Whether you're a startup founder, a growth-stage enterprise, or a family business, we bring world-class consulting to help you scale with confidence across the Middle East.

Our team of experienced consultants, former operators, and finance professionals work closely with UAE SMEs across sectors to deliver actionable solutions in three core areas:

Financial Modelling

Market Sizing & Regional Strategy

Business Strategy

Our Consulting Team

Our Consulting
Team

With a team of former investment bankers, corporate strategists, and private equity professionals, we bring a practitioner's mindset to every consulting assignment

Mustafa Nadeem, CFA
Mustafa Nadeem, CFA

Managing Director
Consulting

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Ali Shah Khawaja
Ali Shah Khawaja

Senior Manager
Corporate Finance

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Sharan Raza, FMVA
Sharan Raza, FMVA

Associate I
Strategy

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Who We Work With in the UAE

We understand the nuances of doing business in key UAE Emirates such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, while applying globally recognised best practices. We serve:

Our plans are tailored for:

Early-stage startups preparing to raise capital from regional funds

Family-owned businesses professionalizing operations for next-gen transition

Growth-stage companies expanding across the GCC and MENA region

SMEs navigating transformation or M&A events

VC-backed startups seeking financial and strategic support

Our Core UAE SME Services

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Why Platform01 for UAE SMEs?

High Value
for Money

We offer institutional grade quality of work with exceptional value.

Global Experience,
Regional Insight

We blend international consulting standards with a strong understanding of UAE business contexts and regional markets.

Investor-Aware
Advisory

We know what regional investors, banks, and partners look for. We help you build business cases and narratives that resonate in the Middle East.

Custom-Tailored
Delivery

No one-size-fits-all templates. Every engagement is tailored to your industry, stage, and ambition in the UAE.

Our Credentials

Decades of experience. Billions in advisory value.

We've advised across industries including Infrastructure, Real Estate, Technology, Logistics, and Industrials — covering distressed business valuations, strategic options analysis, business diagnostics and turnaround strategies.

Commercial Due Diligence
District development advisory for a residential district (>2mn sqm land area)
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for furniture manufacturing across wood, aluminum, and steel materials
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for CRC steel manufacturing (value-add product)
Business Strategy
Strategic review of business plan for a niche B2C e-commerce startup (Pro Bono)
P01SOaaS
P01 Strategy Office support for an entrepreneur developing a sports venture
Transaction Advisory
Transaction support for a Strategic Investor in CSP and Fund Admin Services industry
Transaction Advisory
Transaction support for a Corporate Services Provider in a divestment mandate
Transaction Advisory
M&A advisory for investment in a premium restaurant chain with specialized cuisine
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for heat exchangers manufacturing (shell and tube)
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for manufacturing of advanced medical dressings and wound care
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for manufacturing of paper products for food & beverage applications
Investor Documents, Transaction Advisory
Sell side M&A advisory for a leading virtual first healthcare delivery platform
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for manufacturing of Phosphine (PH3) and its derivatives
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a high-end marble processing and finishing facility
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a golf training center with advanced simulation technology
Business Valuation
Business valuation of a multi-country sports league management business
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for an expansion joints manufacturing facility
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a charitable hospital and non-profit nursing college (Pro Bono)
Transaction Advisory
Sell-side M&A advisory on a growth equity transaction for a fuel logistics & storage business
Business Valuation
Business valuation of an engineering & manufacturing company (fuel storage & distribution)
Transaction Advisory
Sell side M&A advisory for two brands focused on Sports Nutrition and Wellness
Transaction Advisory
Sell side M&A advisory for e-commerce business focusing on modest fashion wear
Transaction Advisory, Investor Documents
Sell side M&A advisory for an experiential design consulting firm for raising growth capital
Transaction Advisory
Sell side M&A advisory for a healthcare trading and distribution business
Business Valuation
Business valuation of an e-commerce logistics company for Cosmetics Products
Business Valuation
Business valuation of an e-commerce business focusing on Auctions & Sealed Envelopes
Business Valuation, Commercial Due Diligence
Comprehensive investor due diligence for FIDO Powered Payment Solutions company
Business Valuation, Commercial Due Diligence
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a Revenue Based Financing business
Business Valuation, Commercial Due Diligence
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a Rent Now Pay Later company
Business Valuation, Commercial Due Diligence
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a Fully Integrated Payment Solutions company
Business Valuation UK
Sell side M&A advisory for a Software Consultancy and Implementation company
Business Valuation UK, Commercial Due Diligence UK
Investor due diligence, business valuation, and deal advisory on 4 deals for a PE & VC fund
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation of 18 investments for a Venture Builder and Investor
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for a Cosmetics Manufacturing business
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for a Consumer Electronics business
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for a leading Ports Development Company
Business Valuation UK
Financial modeling and analysis for a Crypto Business
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for a leading ports development company
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for an infrastructure and marine contracting company
Business Valuation UK
Sell-side M&A advisory for a software consultancy and implementation firm
Business Valuation UK, Commercial Due Diligence UK
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a fully integrated payment solutions business
Business Valuation UK
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a rent-now-pay-later platform
Business Valuation UK
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a revenue-based financing company
Business Valuation UK
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a FIDO-enabled payments business
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for an auctions-focused e-commerce marketplace
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for an e-commerce logistics business in cosmetics sector
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for an e-commerce logistics business in F&B SME sector
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for a luxury personal shopping e-commerce platform
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for a Thobe and Abaya e-commerce business
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for an e-commerce spare parts supply chain company
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for a fresh-produce supply chain e-commerce company
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for a pharmaceutical and medical equipment trading company
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for a pharmaceutical distribution and trading business
Business Valuation UK
Business plan, valuation, and investor documents for an AI technology business
Business Valuation UK
Business plan, valuation, and investor documents for a B2B marketplace
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation and strategic options analysis for an oil well drilling contractor
Business Valuation UK
Business valuation for a cosmetic clinic within a hospital group
Business Valuation UK
Feasibility study for oncology and critical-care healthcare products manufacturing
Business Valuation UK
Financial modeling and analysis for a cross-border crypto business
Pro Bono
Strategic review of business plan for a niche B2C e-commerce startup
Restructuring
Liquidation scenario modeling and proceeds analysis for a corporate group
Business Strategy
Strategic support for a fintech business responding to regulatory plan queries
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for healthcare consumables manufacturing for renal care
Investor Documents, Transaction Advisory
Investor documents and M&A support for a medical products distribution business
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a multi-sport complex with international-standard facilities
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for furniture manufacturing across wood, aluminum, and steel
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for CRC steel manufacturing and value-add products
Transaction Advisory
Investor documents and M&A support for a legacy medical media business
Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial due diligence for steel tube manufacturing in the GCC
Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial due diligence for formwork manufacturing in the GCC
Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial due diligence for scaffolding manufacturing in the GCC
Investor Documents, Transaction Advisory
Investor documents and M&A support for a medical media and e-commerce brand
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for scaffolding, tube mills, and formwork manufacturing
Feasibility Study, Business Strategy
Feasibility study and strategy for a digital content creator marketplace
Business Valuation, Transaction Advisory
Financial modeling and analysis for a cross-border crypto business
Business Valuation, Transaction Advisory
Feasibility study for oncology and critical-care healthcare products manufacturing
Feasibility Study
Pre-feasibility study for a chemicals plant for mining applications
Feasibility Study
Pre-feasibility study for a specialty chemicals plant for industrial applications
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a multi-pipe manufacturing industrial project
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a ductile iron pipe manufacturing project
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a cosmetic clinic within a hospital group
Business Valuation, Strategic Options Analysis
Business valuation and strategic options analysis for an oil well drilling contractor
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for an integrated large-scale poultry project
Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Investor Documents
Business plan, valuation, and investor documents for a B2B marketplace
Feasibility Study
Highest-and-best-use (HBU) study for a mixed-use development
Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Investor Documents
Business plan, valuation, and investor documents for an AI technology business
Transaction Advisory
Sell-side M&A advisory for a pharmaceutical distribution and trading company
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a pharmaceutical distribution and trading business
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a pharmaceutical and medical equipment trading company
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a healthcare regulatory audit services business
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a next-gen oncology treatment center
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for fabrication and galvanization of towers and solar components
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for expansion of food packaging manufacturing operations
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for PET and PP food packaging manufacturing business
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation for a luxury fashion marketplace
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation for a fresh-produce supply chain e-commerce company
Portfolio Valuation, Business Valuation
Business valuation for an e-commerce spare parts supply chain company
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation for a Thobe and Abaya e-commerce business
Portfolio Valuation, Business Valuation
Business valuation for a luxury personal shopping e-commerce platform
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation for an e-commerce logistics business in F&B SME sector
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation for an e-commerce logistics business in cosmetics sector
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation for an auctions-focused e-commerce marketplace
Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial due diligence for a water filters manufacturing business
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for an electric vehicle chargers manufacturing business
Business Valuation, Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a FIDO-enabled payments business
Business Valuation, Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a revenue-based financing company
Commercial Due Diligence, Business Valuation, Financial Due Diligence
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a rent-now-pay-later platform
Commercial Due Diligence, Business Valuation, Financial Due Diligence
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a fully integrated payment solutions business
Investor Documents, Transaction Advisory
Transaction advisory for oncology centers across greenfield and brownfield sites
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a multi-phase tertiary diagnostics and treatment center
Transaction Advisory, Investor Documents, Business Valuation
Sell-side M&A advisory for a software consultancy and implementation firm
Restructuring Consulting, Business Strategy
Financial restructuring plan and scenarios for a $6 Billion plus asset portfolio corporation
Business Strategy, Value Creation
Value creation strategy for nine portfolio companies of a private investor
Portfolio Valuation
Portfolio valuation for a VC fund and portfolio companies
Growth Strategy
Growth strategy for logistics and transportation, supply chain, and storage business
Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial due diligence on the hot-dip galvanizing industry in a GCC country
Business Strategy, Transaction Advisory
Strategic and transaction advisory for an ed-tech company raising growth capital
Investor Documents, Transaction Advisory
Transaction advisory for a consumer products business raising growth capital
Transaction Advisory, Investor Documents
Investor documents for a consumer electronics business raising growth capital
Feasibility Study, Business Strategy
Feasibility study and strategy for a niche care services center
Business Strategy, Feasibility Study
Feasibility study and strategy for a specialty clinic and rehabilitation center
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a 50,000 TPA hot-dip galvanizing plant
Turnaround Advisory
Business diagnostics and strategic advisory for a marine contracting business
Business Valuation
Business valuation for an infrastructure and marine contracting company
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a leading ports development company
Business Strategy, Feasibility Study
Pre-feasibility study and business strategy for a gold bar manufacturing business
Transaction Advisory
Investor Documentation & M&A Consulting for a Medical Media business (40+ years legacy) selling GCC rights
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for expansion of Ventilation products manufacturing capacity of a corporation
Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial Due Diligence for Steel Tubes Manufacturing in a GCC country
Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial Due Diligence for Formwork Manufacturing in a GCC country
Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial Due Diligence for Scaffolding Manufacturing in a GCC country
Investor Documents, Transaction Advisory
Investor documents and M&A consulting for a leading Medical Media brand with e-commerce business
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for Scaffolding, Tubemills and Formworks manufacturing project
Business Strategy, Feasibility Study
Feasibility study and business strategy for a digital influencer marketplace focused on content creators
Transaction Advisory, Business Valuation
Financial modeling and analysis for a Crypto Business operating in Two Countries (Europe and GCC)
Restructuring, Business Strategy
Preparation of restructuring plans on multiple scenerios for corporation with assets valued +$6 Bn
Restructuring, Business Strategy
Strategy consulting service for restructuring of a Marine Contracting Company
Feasibility Study, Business Strategy
Pre-feasibility study and business strategy for Gold Bar manufacturing business
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a leading Ports Development Company
Turnaround Advisory
Business diagnostics and strategic advisory for a Marine Contracting Company
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a Hot Dip Galvanizing plant with a capacity of 50,000 TPA
Feasibility Study, Business Strategy
Feasibility study and strategy for a Speciality Clinic & Rehabilitation Center
Feasibility Study, Business Strategy
Feasibility study and business strategy for a Niche Market Care Center
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a Consumer Electronics business
Investor Documents, Transaction Advisory
Investor documents for a Consumer Electronics business to raise Growth Capital
Turnaround Advisory
Turnaround advisory for a Cosmetics Manufacturing business
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a Cosmetics Manufacturing business
Investor Documents, Transaction Advisory
Transaction advisory for a Consumer Products business to raise growth capital
Transaction Advisory, Business Strategy
Strategic and transaction advisory for an Ed-Tech business to raise growth capital
Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial due diligence on Hot Dip Galvanizing industry for an EMEA country
Growth Strategy
Growth strategy for Logistics business in Transportation, Supply Chain and Storage sectors
Transaction Advisory, Investor Documents
Transaction advisory for a business operating in Logistics Industry to raise growth capital
Pro Bono
Strategic review of Business Plan for an e-commerce startup focused on niche B2C market
Portfolio Valuation
Portfolio valuation mandate to value a VC fund and its portfolio investments
Business Valuation
Business valuation of 18 investments for a Venture Builder and Investor
Value Creation, Business Strategy
Value creation strategy on 9 portfolio companies of a Private Capital investor
Transaction Advisory, Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence, Business Valuation
Investor due diligence, business valuation, and deal advisory on 4 deals for a PE & VC fund
Business Valuation, Transaction Advisory, Investor Documents
Sell side M&A advisory for a Software Consultancy and Implementation company
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a Tertiary Care Diagnostics and Treatment Center with 6 phases
Transaction Advisory, Investor Documents
Transaction advisory for an Oncology Center with multiple greenfield and brownfield clinics
Feasibility Study
Feasibility Study for an LSAW Pipe Manufacturing greenfield project
Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence, Business Valuation
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a Fully Integrated Payment Solutions company
Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence, Business Valuation
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a Rent Now Pay Later company
Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence, Business Valuation
Comprehensive investor due diligence for a Revenue Based Financing business
Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence, Business Valuation
Comprehensive investor due diligence for FIDO Powered Payment Solutions company
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for Electric Vehicle Chargers Manufacturing business
Commercial Due Diligence
Commercial due diligence on Water Filters Manufacturing business
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation of an e-commerce business focusing on Auctions & Sealed Envelopes
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation of an e-commerce logistics company for Cosmetics Products
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation of an e-commerce logistics company for Food and Beverages SMEs
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation of an e-commerce business specializing in Luxury Personal Shopping
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation of an e-commerce business selling Thobe and Abayas
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation of an e-commerce Supply Chain Solutions Company selling Spare Parts
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation of an e-commerce Supply Chain company offering Fresh Produce
Business Valuation, Portfolio Valuation
Business valuation of an e-commerce Marketplace for Luxury Fashion Products
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for Manufacturing of Food Packaging Materials from PET and PP
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for Expansion of Manufacturing of Food Packaging Materials
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for Fabrication and Galvanization of Steel Towers, and Solar Beams, Torque Tubes & Fasteners
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a Cancer Treatment Center with the Latest Technology
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a Healthcare Equipment Regulatory Audit business
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Equipment Trading business
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a Surgical Equipment Trading business
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a Home-based Spa Services business
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a Pharmaceutical Products Trading and Distribution business
Transaction Advisory
Sell side M&A advisory for a Pharmaceutical Products Trading and Distribution business
Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Investor Documents
Business plan, business valuation and investor documents for an AI business
Feasibility Study
HBU study for a Mixed Use Development with Residential and Retail components
Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Investor Documents
Business plan, business valuation and investor documents for a B2B marketplace
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a Large Scale Fully Integrated Poultry project
Business Valuation, Strategic Options Analysis
Business valuation and Strategic Options Analysis for an Oil Well Drilling Contracting Company
Business Valuation
Business valuation for a Cosmetic Clinic as a business unit of a hospital
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a Ductile Iron Pipe Manufacturing greenfield project
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a large scale Pipe Manufacturing project with multiple types of Pipes
Feasibility Study
Pre-feasibility study for a Chemical Manufacturing Plant with applications in Mining, Water Treatment and Agricultural sectors
Feasibility Study
Pre-feasibility study for a Chemical Manufacturing Plant with applications in Mining sector
Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a Healthcare Products Manufacturing business with applications in Oncology and Critical Care
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