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With nearly a decade of experience in investment and advisory firms across the Middle East, Africa, and the United States, Adam Giansiracusa is leading Oryx Legacy, a SF dedicated to acquiring a single, outstanding UAE-based company. He is backed by leading regional investment groups and individuals including Yurbi Capital, The Trent Hall Company, and Nevio Zaino, as well as international investors including Ambit Partners, Cerralvo, SFClub, Secways, Mazal Capital, The Cromwell Harbor Partnership, Spectra Investments, Novidam, Voke, and Michael McDonald.
Passionate about investing and building businesses, Adam spent the past five years as Chief of Staff at Safanad, a global investment holding company, where he oversaw strategy, operations, and key stakeholder relationships. His experience also includes roles at BCG, the CrossBoundary Group, and Monitor Deloitte, giving him deep expertise in investment and operations within the UAE. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University, majoring in International Politics and minoring in International Business Diplomacy.
Adam is seeking an SME in a stable, non-cyclical industry with strong financial performance, recurring revenue, a loyal and reliable customer base, and clear value-creation opportunities. While his search remains sector-agnostic, he has identified three initial priority sectors, including healthcare, education, and pet services, and 8 additional areas of interest, including children’s entertainment, technology, business services, logistics, consumer retail, tourism, and legal & compliance.
