Aliph Capital, a prominent alternative investment manager focused on the GCC mid-market, has announced the appointment of Gaurav Wadhwa as Managing Director. Gaurav will join Aliph's expanding team of seasoned private equity professionals, led by Founder and CEO Huda Al-Lawati. The company, based in the ADGM, specializes in alternative investments, targeting high-quality mid-sized businesses across the GCC. Aliph Capital takes an active approach, concentrating on value creation and driving digital transformation within its portfolio companies.
Gaurav has over 20 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, business strategy/operations, and organization building - across various sectors and geographies.
Across his career, he has been involved in over USD 3 billion of fundraising across capital markets, M&A, and private equity
Before joining Aliph, Gaurav was India CEO at Al Dahra India, a multinational agribusiness, where his remit included planning and implementation of the ADQ-backed UAE - India Food Security Corridor.
Before joining Al Dahra, Gaurav was a Director and Co-Head of the Central Strategy Office at The Abraaj Group – the global private equity firm with operations across six continents – and worked closely with the leadership team on investment screening, post-investment value creation, and other strategic initiatives. Prior to the Abraaj Group, he worked at Goldman Sachs India, focusing on M&A and capital market transactions across sectors.
Huda Al-Lawati, Founder and CEO of Aliph Capital, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Gaurav to Aliph Capital. His investment and operating experience/insights will be invaluable as we target further transactions across the GCC; provide strategic support to our portfolio companies and build our leadership role in the region’s private equity sector”.
Gaurav Wadhwa, Managing Director at Aliph Capital, said, “I am thrilled to join Aliph Capital and look forward to working closely with Huda and the wider team. The GCC’s private equity sector is at an exciting juncture; particularly in relation to mid-market businesses. Aliph’s active approach to target this underserved mid-market segment with a strong focus on digital transformation will be instrumental in establishing Aliph as a preferred and differentiated partner in the region”.
Gaurav’s appointment comes after a period of steady growth for Aliph, during which the company has strengthened its team with several key new hires.