About
Leads ValuStrat's M&A practice and has experience as an entrepreneur and investor building CPG and DTC brands in the Middle East. He founded two fintech software companies in credit ratings and valuations and previously worked in investment banking in Abu Dhabi. Focus: consumer goods and consumer technology.
Experience
- Enabling FutureFounding Partner (D2C & Tech)current2016 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
- ValuStratHead of Mergers and Acquisitionscurrent2025 — present
- ValuStratDirector, M&A (F&B & Tech)2022 — 2025Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Protein BakeshopCo-Founder & CEO2015 — 2021Dubai
- ValuStratDirector of Innovation (B2B Banking Software)2013 — 2016United Arab Emirates
- ValuStratStrategy Consultant2011 — 2013Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- THE NATIONAL INVESTORAnalyst2010 — 2011Abu Dhabi
Education
- McMaster UniversityBachelors of Engineering, Mechanical2006 — 2010
- The International School of Choueifat - ChoueifatHigh School Diploma, Science2002 — 2006
- Karachi Grammar SchoolHigh School, High School1992 — 2002
Skills & more
Strategy40Analysis7Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)2Financial Modeling14Financial Analysis17Market Analysis12Insurance2Finance12Banking5Business Analysis4
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Colleagues at Enabling Future
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Saad Umerani work?
- Saad Umerani is Founding Partner at Enabling Future.
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Also attended McMaster University75
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Also attended The International School of Choueifat - Choueifat1
Also attended Karachi Grammar School14
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