EIGHTCLOUDS IS A CONSUMER BRAND FOCUSED PRIVATE EQUITY COMPANY WITH AN EDGE.

Accelerating Breakthroughs.

We are incepted and homegrown in the UAE from a deeply rooted passion for brands and the spirit of entrepreneurship, and align with the UAE’s vision to empower strategic priorities and economic needs of the future.

Our goal is to make the dreams of innovators and passionate founders a reality, and ensure feasible businesses and ideas get the right platform for scaling.

We aim to be a catalyst, and fill a gap for a well-positioned and approachable Private Equity company in the consumer brand space.

We work differently.

Bridging Unmet Need

 

What makes EIGHTClouds business unique is that we are passionate entrepreneurs first. We have built and are continuing to build businesses across multiple global locations, embracing diverse mindsets and consumer lifestyle needs. 

Driven by our purpose to make a difference. We understand the strategic desires, struggles and operational challenges for growing start-ups and brands looking to scale. 

We have human intellectual capital, rolled in with access and knowhow on where to find growth capital for scaling brands locally, regionally & globally.  

Growth isn’t bound to one sector.
Neither are we.

SOME OF THE CONSUMER CATEGORIES WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPLORING:
Defined by our culture.

Our team excels with divergent thinking and collaboration for collective growth.


Mark Aitchison is the Founder and CEO of EIGHTClouds, a private equity company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that focuses on empowering the product, brand and founder’s story for the consumer market.
Founder & CEO
Mark Aitchison

Mark Aitchison


Sharaz Hussain is a seasoned and successful leader with over 25 years commercial experience and a track record of implementing business strategies to achieve optimum growth.
Co-Founder & MD
Sharaz Hussain

Sharaz Hussain


Om holds over 15 years of integrated marketing, communication, branding and digital experience scaling numerous blue-chip multinational brands while building and commercially growing businesses in local, regional and global roles.
Chief Marketing Officer
Om Puniyani

Om Puniyani


Mohammed Rouf is a financial expert with over 25 years in financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, strategy, improving business processes and building regional excellence and holding leadership roles within the Financial, IT and Supply Chain & Logistics verticals including several CFO positions in the past 12 years
Chief Financial Officer
Mohammad Rouf

Mohammad Rouf


Ina holds over 18 years’ experience in public practice, banking and investment funds, leading high performing teams and successfully delivering strategic initiatives, with a strong focus on excellence.
Chief Operating Officer
Ina Ilin

Ina Ilin


Stuart’s primary practice includes financial services regulation, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and employment matters. He leads the field in advising parties during Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) investigations and, where necessary, negotiating settlements on their behalf.
Legal and Compliance
Stuart Walker

Stuart Walker


David has worked in the hospitality and retail industry in the USA, EMEA and South Asia as a brand builder, creator, operator, franchisee, franchisor for some of the world’s best known and respected brands and companies.
Hospitality and Commercialization
David Singleton

David Singleton


Aruna Narayanan is a sustainability enthusiast and strategic thought leader with a passion for driving prosperity through people empowerment and planet protection.
Sustainability
Aruna Narayanan

Aruna Narayanan


Gavin brings over 19 years of expertise in business development, investments, including capital fundraising, investor relations, and portfolio management.
Business Development Director
Gavin Pearson

Gavin Pearson

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    EIGHTClouds is a Private Equity company registered in ADGM, Abu Dhabi’s International Financial Centre registration number 000006906 and DMCC, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre registration number DMCC192591