Business & Finance Advisory

Clarity, Capital and Confidence for Businesses in the GCC & South Asia

We help SMEs, startups, investors and multinational businesses build investor-ready plans, structure their finances, and expand into the UAE market — backed by a team with 100+ years of combined advisory experience.

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100+
Years Cumulative Team Exp.
70+
SMEs & Startups Served
100+
Fund Raising Deals

Delivering Clarity in Complex Financial Landscapes

Sequoia Gulf provides integrated Business & Finance Advisory to SMEs, Startups, Investors, and Multinational Businesses across the GCC and South Asia. Every assignment is overseen directly by a divisional head, not delegated to a junior team.

Backed by a multidisciplinary team spanning Finance, Strategy, Market Expansion, Investor Readiness, and Accounting & Tax, we help organisations build scalable operations without unnecessary overhead.

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Transparency

Ethical and compliant practices

Agility

Rapid response to market conditions

Efficiency

Precision solutions with speed

Six Ways We Help You Move Forward

Each service below is a dedicated engagement led by a named advisory head — explore what's included, our process, and what you'll walk away with.

Business Plans

  • Investor-ready business plans
  • Free-zone & bank-ready structure
  • Market & competitive research
  • Backed by a full financial model
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Financial Modelling

  • Fully linked 3-statement models
  • Scenario & sensitivity analysis
  • Valuation-ready output
  • Built for your team to maintain
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Feasibility Studies

  • Independent viability assessment
  • Market & financial feasibility
  • Break-even & capital analysis
  • Clear go / no-go recommendation
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Fractional CFO

  • Senior finance leadership, part-time
  • Monthly reporting & cash flow control
  • Board & investor-ready packs
  • Flexible day-rate or retainer model
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UAE Market Entry

  • Mainland vs free-zone strategy
  • Go-to-market & channel planning
  • Distributor & partner identification
  • End-to-end launch support
Explore UAE Market Entry →

Capital Raising

  • Investor readiness diagnostic
  • Investment memorandum preparation
  • Targeted investor identification
  • Warm investor network access
Explore Capital Raising →

Key Capabilities

Built from real-world experience across GCC and South Asia, our capabilities translate into measurable outcomes for every client.

Cross Border Expertise

Strong understanding of business environments across GCC and South Asia offering measurable business outcomes with in-depth on-ground knowledge.

Commercial Strategy

Ability to design pricing, scalable go-to-market and expansion strategies validated with market research for regional and multi-national growth.

Regional Compliance Expertise

Extensive experience in Accounting, Taxation, Financial Structuring, and regulations assisting clients without compromising on efficiency.

Investor & Brand Network

Strong network of investors, entrepreneurs, and business partners across various sectors enabling joint ventures & partnerships.

A Simple Process, Every Time

Every engagement — regardless of service — follows the same disciplined structure.

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Free Strategy Consultation

A 30-minute, no-obligation call to understand your objective, stage and timeline, and recommend the right scope.

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Scoped Proposal

You receive a clear, fixed-scope proposal — timeline, deliverables and cost — with no hidden add-ons.

03

Dedicated Advisory Lead

A named divisional head manages your engagement directly, supported by the relevant specialist team.

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Delivery & Ongoing Support

You receive your deliverables plus a review session, with the option to extend into ongoing advisory support.

A few Mention Worthy Names

A cross-section of the SMEs, startups, and multinational businesses we've supported across the GCC and South Asia.

Department of Finance, Abu Dhabi
Eram Group
Germo
Halton
Instashop
ITP Media Group
MIG Group
Nowaar
Scorpios
Step4Sisa

Integrated Financial Strategy for Sustainable Growth

Our Philosophy

Sequoia represents a modern consulting platform built on strategic insight, financial expertise, and practical execution.

Measurable Outcomes

We believe in creating measurable value through transparent advisory, structured planning, and long-term client relationships.

Market Adaptation

Well-positioned to support businesses navigating growth, compliance, and market expansion opportunities across the GCC and South Asia.

Advisory Heads and Subject Specialists

Our team brings together highly specialized professionals across corporate transformation, capital structuring, tax governance and market expansion.

Sheershak Agarwal

Sheershak Agarwal

Head – Advisory

20+ years experience in growth strategy, operational excellence, and corporate transformation across diverse industries.

Janat Matthew

Janat Matthew

Accounting & Tax Head

Chartered Accountant with 10 years experience in accounting, taxation, financial reporting, and regulatory frameworks in the GCC.

Christian Svendsen

Christian Svendsen

Capital Advisory Head

ATT with 20+ years experience specializing in capital structuring, fundraising, and transaction advisory.

Aalekh Agarwal

Aalekh Agarwal

Market Expansion Head

17 years of expertise in market entry strategies, commercial partnerships, and regional expansion in Asian markets.

Before You Reach Out

What does Sequoia Gulf do?

We provide integrated Business & Finance Advisory — business plans, financial modelling, feasibility studies, fractional CFO services, UAE market entry and capital raising — to SMEs, startups and multinationals across the GCC and South Asia.

Is the initial consultation really free?

Yes. The first strategy consultation is a free, 30-minute, no-obligation call. We use it to understand your situation and give you an honest recommendation on scope and cost before any engagement begins.

Which industries do you work with?

We work across retail, F&B and hospitality, technology, healthcare, logistics, real estate, manufacturing and professional services, among others, across the UAE, wider GCC and South Asia.

Do you only work with UAE-based businesses?

No. While we're headquartered in Dubai, we support businesses across the GCC and South Asia, including international businesses entering the UAE market for the first time.

How quickly can you start an engagement?

Most engagements can begin within 1–2 weeks of your free strategy consultation, depending on the scope and information required to get started.

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