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Private Equity: Education

Strategic Advisory

  • Academic, Financial or operational
  • Pre- and post-acquisition strategies.
  • Due Diligence, Integration Plan, Day 1 readiness, Stabilization.
  • Developing / executing a turnaround strategy.
  • Designing an academic plan and journey.
  • Devising the growth and expansion strategy.
  • Financial and educational feasibility.
  • Academic improvement.
  • Investment and capital raising strategy.
  • Technical infrastructure, real-estate optimization and buildings plan.

Investment Advisory

  • Advised over 50 educational institutions on investments.
  • Extensive experience in the UAE / KSA with access to a network of over 250 schools.
  • Relationships with the main Education investors, PE firms, and family offices.
  • Over 120 years of collective experience in academic institutions and regulatory framework.
  • Worked with large school groups and investment corporations to assist them in their investment strategy.

Our Comprehensive Approach

From initial assessment through long-term growth — our advisory covers every phase of the educational investment lifecycle.

Our Advisers

Basem Abu Dagga
Founder & CEO

Basem Abu Dagga

Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO of The Learning Curve Holdings. A visionary leader in education investment and EdTech innovation, driving transformative learning solutions across the MENA region.

Hassan Kalakeche

Hassan Kalakeche

Senior Adviser

Senior Adviser with extensive experience in strategic consulting, business development, and corporate governance across international markets.

Dr. Ahmed Al Rahl

Dr. Ahmed Al Rahl

Academic Adviser, PhD

PhD holder and expert in academic consulting, curriculum development, and higher education strategy. Brings deep expertise in educational transformation and institutional accreditation.

Malak Askar

Malak Askar

Strategic Adviser

Strategic adviser specializing in organizational development, talent management, and leadership consulting. Committed to empowering educational institutions through innovative human capital solutions.

Mohamed Abdel Karim

Mohamed Abdel Karim

Senior Adviser

Senior adviser with a distinguished track record in finance, investment strategy, and corporate advisory services. Expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and portfolio management.