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Moonbase Capital
Ibrahim Abdel Rahim's Moonbase Capital backs search fund entrepreneurs acquiring SMEs across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Moonbase Capital
Moonbase Capital is a Europe-based investment firm dedicated to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). Moonbase Capital backs Search Fund Entrepreneurs who acquire and lead established SMEs, combining patient capital with hands-on mentorship.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
United Arab Emirates
City
Dubai
Corporate office
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Principals
Ibrahim Abdel Rahim
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Moonbase Capital?
Ibrahim Abdel Rahim is listed as Managing Partner and appears to be the sole named investment principal on the firm's website. Moonbase Capital describes its partnership as a group of former SME operators who provide strategic guidance and capital to search fund entrepreneurs.
How does Moonbase Capital source its deals?
Moonbase Capital does not source acquisitions directly. It backs individual entrepreneurs who raise a search fund vehicle and then locate, negotiate, and acquire a target SME. The firm supports the entrepreneur's sourcing process with mentorship, introductions, and operational advice, but the entrepreneur leads the search.
Is Moonbase Capital structured as a private equity fund or a holding company?
Moonbase Capital is an investment firm that operates through a search fund model. It commits capital to individual search fund entrepreneurs rather than pooling investor commitments into a traditional blind-pool fund. Once an entrepreneur acquires a target company, the entrepreneur becomes the CEO; Moonbase Capital holds an ownership stake in the acquired business.
Which regions does Moonbase Capital target for search fund investments?
The firm lists searcher and acquisition activity in at least 14 countries: Spain, France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Austria, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, China, and India. Its primary narrative focuses on the European SME market.
What kind of companies does Moonbase Capital seek to acquire through its entrepreneurs?
Moonbase Capital targets established small and medium enterprises that are profitable but experiencing stagnation or a succession gap. The firm's published content emphasizes cash-flow-positive businesses with an existing operational track record, not startups.
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