What is the Worxshop?

Counsel and advisory, informed by experience as an operator and investor.

Worxshop is Gaurav Dhar's single-family office and advisory practice.

Operating experience in MENA

For over two decades Gaurav built and operated a technology business in MENA, ultimately exiting to a sovereign wealth fund. Today that experience supports companies looking to enter and navigate the region.

Global investment and advisory

Worxshop invests globally and advises founders, companies, family offices and sovereign wealth funds on strategy, capital and investment, introducing them to opportunities that align with their investment thesis.

From operator to investor.

Family in the UAE since
1971
An entrepreneur and leader for
Over two decades
Built and ultimately exited to a
Sovereign wealth fund
INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE
Investor for over a decade and a half
A single-family office investing privately across the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and North America, with first angel investments into a number of companies and startups that are now unicorns.
Board positions
- Marshal Fintech Partnersboard member
- Deem Financenon-executive board member
- MENA Fintech Associationfounding board member
- AngelSparkfounding board member
- Octanium Groupboard member
Advisory positions
Confidential, unless otherwise requested or published.

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The work we take on.

Companies and institutions entering the region

Strategic advisory and business development for companies operating in or entering the Middle East and Africa.

Discuss regional entry

Global investment, fundraising and M&A

For later-stage founders and companies raising capital, seeking investment, or buying and selling a business, where a round may be of interest to our group of investors and LPs.

Discuss investment or M&A