Local Founding Partner & Joint Venture Advisory

For selected entrepreneurs and businesses, we help structure meaningful local partnerships that can anchor their Saudi presence and support long-term growth.

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Who this service is for

  • Entrepreneurs looking for a local cofounder or strategic partner
  • Businesses considering a joint venture in Saudi Arabia
  • Investors seeking aligned local partners

What is included

  • Local cofounder or strategic partner identification
  • Partnership fit assessment
  • Joint venture structuring coordination
  • Commercial terms facilitation
  • Due diligence coordination
  • Transaction support

Engagement

How the engagement works

  1. Objectives

    We clarify what you need from a local partner and what you bring to the partnership.

  2. Identification

    We identify and assess potential cofounders or strategic partners for fit.

  3. Structuring

    We coordinate the joint-venture structure and facilitate commercial terms with qualified advisers.

  4. Transaction

    We coordinate due diligence and support the transaction through to completion.

What you will need to prepare

  • Your business plan and Saudi objectives
  • The capabilities, capital or access you are looking for
  • Your preferred partnership or ownership model
  • Corporate and financial information for due diligence

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to give Expand equity to work with you?

No. Any personal equity participation is separately negotiated and is never required to buy Expand services.

Who drafts the legal agreements?

Legal agreements are prepared by qualified lawyers. We coordinate the process and facilitate commercial terms.

Is this service available to everyone?

It is offered to selected entrepreneurs and businesses after an initial fit assessment.

Local Founding Partner & Joint Venture Advisory

Discuss your expansion

Tell us about your company and goals. We will reply with a practical recommendation for your next step.

Office
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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