teams achieve operational, strategic and financial objectives.
We are private
equity with a
difference.
At EIGHTClouds we are driven by the spirit and passion of entrepreneurs. We provide tailor-made capital and expertise to consumer-focused businesses in the United Arab Emirates and the wider GCC region.
EIGHTClouds is now on a relentless journey to catapult local and regional brands into the global business space, in line with the UAE’s vision to empower strategic priorities and economic needs of the future.
Working in partnership with business owners and management to help both small and larger businesses scale, our deeply-rooted passion for brands offers an unrivalled platform for growth across multiple industries.
The goal? To make the dreams of innovators and passionate founders a reality, and ensure feasible businesses and ideas get the right platform for scaling.
At EIGHTClouds we are driven by the spirit and passion of entrepreneurs. We provide tailor-made capital and expertise to consumer-focused businesses in the United Arab Emirates and the wider GCC region.
EIGHTClouds is now on a relentless journey to catapult local and regional brands into the global business space, in line with the UAE’s vision to empower strategic priorities and economic needs of the future.
Working in partnership with business owners and management to help both small and larger businesses scale, our deeply-rooted passion for brands offers an unrivalled platform for growth across multiple industries.
The goal? To make the dreams of innovators and passionate founders a reality, and ensure feasible businesses and ideas get the right platform for scaling.
WE AIM TO PROVIDE THE RIGHT PLATFORMS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS TO SCALE.
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Sports & Entertainment.
Embracing the dynamic world of sports and entertainment can prove a winning combination.
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CLothing & Fashion.
Innovative designers and exciting digital trends in shopping are shaping the busy retail landscape.
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DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY.
At EIGHTClouds we are making an impact with sustainability in mind. An active partner of the United Nations Global Compact, we aim to accelerate the implementation of sustainable practices within our operations and our growing portfolio of brands.
Our planet needs support. The difference is, we know business has a very important role to play in the process. It’s time to claim a stake in the brands that are positively impacting the world.
EIGHTCLOUDS SUPPORTS HOMEGROWN IDEAS AND TAKES THEM ACROSS THE GLOBE.
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NEWS
HEADLINES
An investment hub with ambitious goals and a thriving business ecosystem, we bring you all the latest news from the Middle East and wider region.
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MARK AITCHISON
Founder &
CEO
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SHARAZ HUSSAIN
Co-Founder
& MD
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INA ILIN
Chief Operating
Officer
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OM PUNIYANI
Chief Marketing
Officer
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GAVIN PEARSON
Business
Development Director
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Stuart Walker
Legal &
Compliance
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Aruna Narayanan
ESG &
Sustainability
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David Singleton
Hospitality &
Commercialisation
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Fraser Dawson
Legal &
Deal Structuring
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MARK AITCHISON
Founder & CEO
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SHARAZ HUSSAIN
Co-Founder & MD
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INA ILIN
Chief Operating
Officer
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OM PUNIYANI
Chief Marketing
Officer
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GAVIN PEARSON
Business
Development
Director
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STUART WALKER
Legal &
Compliance
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FRASER DAWSON
Legal &
Deal structuring
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ARUNA NARAYANAN
ESG &
Sustainability
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DAVID SINGLETON
Hospitality &
Commercialisation
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READ ALL ABOUT US.
With a remarkable track record, EIGHTClouds is dedicated to launching the next generation of global consumer brand leaders. Here are just some of our success stories.
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The private equity firm focuses on homegrown companies within the consumer brand sector, providing founders and entrepreneurs with access to capital.
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Launches with a strong portfolio that includes bespoke male grooming brand Chaps & Co, vibrant MORE Café, and EIGHTClouds Systems.
![Mark Aitchison, Founder and CEO of EIGHTClouds Private Equity](https://eightclouds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CHAPS-CO-image3.jpg)
Mark Aitchison is the founder and CEO of EIGHTClouds, a private equity company based in the UAE that focuses on empowering the product, brand, and founder’s story for the consumer market.
![Setting Your Company Up for Success in the UAE: The How-To](https://eightclouds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CHAPS-CO-image2.jpg)
From being immersed in the needs of the customer base you choose to serve, to studying your competition, here are five essential things to consider before setting up your own business.
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EIGHTClouds Private Equity, a homegrown company that focuses on brands within the consumer sector, has launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with an aim to support entrepreneurs and take local ideas globally.
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READ ALL ABOUT US.
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EIGHTClouds Private Equity Launches to Support Homegrown Ideas and Take Them Across the Globe
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EIGHTClouds Private Equity Launches to Support Entrepreneurs and Take Their Ideas Across the Globe
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Mark Aitchison, Founder and CEO of EIGHTClouds Private Equity
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Setting Your Company Up for Success in the UAE: The How-To
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