Private investment firm supporting growth of small and mid-market businesses
Private investment firm supporting growth of small and mid-market businesses
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Private investment firm supporting growth of small and mid-market businesses
Sovereign Stone Capital Partners
Sovereign Stone Capital Partners
Sovereign Stone Capital Partners
About Us
About Us
About Us
At Sovereign Stone Capital Partners, we don’t just deploy capital — we commit to partnerships that reshape businesses and outcomes.
We are principal investors with patient capital and conviction, drawing on decades of cross-border financial and strategic experience to navigate complexity and unlock value. Our partners have led multi-billion-euro transactions, worked with private equity and sovereign wealth funds, and built businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. We invest where we can be more than shareholders — where we can be catalysts for growth and reinvention.
We focus on small and lower mid-market businesses, with an emphasis on hospitality, lifestyle, services, logistics, infrastructure, B2B, and niche manufacturing — curating portfolios with precision, not scale for its own sake. Our institutional discipline is paired with entrepreneurial agility, enabling us to act swiftly, structure creatively, and think long-term.
Sovereign Stone is not a traditional fund manager or investor: we are a curated investment platform with global reach, addressing an underserved segment in the UK and Southern Europe. We move quietly, partner deliberately, and build for lasting impact.
We are investors in growth and transformation - backed by experience, guided by insight, driven by integrity.
At Sovereign Stone Capital Partners, we don’t just deploy capital — we commit to partnerships that reshape businesses and outcomes.
We are principal investors with patient capital and conviction, drawing on decades of cross-border financial and strategic experience to navigate complexity and unlock value. Our partners have led multi-billion-euro transactions, worked with private equity and sovereign wealth funds, and built businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. We invest where we can be more than shareholders — where we can be catalysts for growth and reinvention.
We focus on small and lower mid-market businesses, with an emphasis on hospitality, lifestyle, services, logistics, infrastructure, B2B, and niche manufacturing — curating portfolios with precision, not scale for its own sake. Our institutional discipline is paired with entrepreneurial agility, enabling us to act swiftly, structure creatively, and think long-term.
Sovereign Stone is not a traditional fund manager or investor: we are a curated investment platform with global reach, addressing an underserved segment in the UK and Southern Europe. We move quietly, partner deliberately, and build for lasting impact.
We are investors in growth and transformation - backed by experience, guided by insight, driven by integrity.
At Sovereign Stone Capital Partners, we don’t just deploy capital — we commit to partnerships that reshape businesses and outcomes.
We are principal investors with patient capital and conviction, drawing on decades of cross-border financial and strategic experience to navigate complexity and unlock value. Our partners have led multi-billion-euro transactions, worked with private equity and sovereign wealth funds, and built businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. We invest where we can be more than shareholders — where we can be catalysts for growth and reinvention.
We focus on small and lower mid-market businesses, with an emphasis on hospitality, lifestyle, services, logistics, infrastructure, B2B, and niche manufacturing — curating portfolios with precision, not scale for its own sake. Our institutional discipline is paired with entrepreneurial agility, enabling us to act swiftly, structure creatively, and think long-term.
Sovereign Stone is not a traditional fund manager or investor: we are a curated investment platform with global reach, addressing an underserved segment in the UK and Southern Europe. We move quietly, partner deliberately, and build for lasting impact.
We are investors in growth and transformation - backed by experience, guided by insight, driven by integrity.
Our investment strategies
Our investment strategies
Our investment strategies
Strategic capital | Focused execution | Long-term alignment
Strategic capital | Focused execution | Long-term alignment
Strategic capital | Focused execution | Long-term alignment
At Sovereign Stone Capital Partners, our strategy is defined by high-conviction investing, strategic alignment, and long-term value creation. We combine principal capital with sector expertise and cross-border experience to drive transformative outcomes. We invest selectively — only we where can be active, value-accretive partners rather than passive capital
At Sovereign Stone Capital Partners, our strategy is defined by high-conviction investing, strategic alignment, and long-term value creation. We combine principal capital with sector expertise and cross-border experience to drive transformative outcomes. We invest selectively — only we where can be active, value-accretive partners rather than passive capital
Strategic principal investments
We invest directly in private businesses and asset-backed ventures with strong fundamentals, growth potential and a leadership team we believe in. Each investment is driven by a clear value creation strategy:
Equity stakes in companies positioned for growth or transformation
Asset-backed investments in sectors such as hospitality, real estate, and lifestyle
Board-level active engagement to drive operational improvement
Flexible capital structures designed for long-term value creation
Targeted acquisitions & consolidations
We pursue control and minority acquisitions in sectors where we have deep expertise and where we see unique opportunities to deploy capital
Acquiring underperforming or transitional assets with repositioning potential
Backing businesses with strong growth prospects that require additional capital
Providing succession solutions for retiring owners and transitioning to new ownership
Executing buy-and-build strategies to consolidate fragmented sectors
Joint ventures and partnerships
We form co-investments and equity partnerships with operators, asset owners and developers, built on alignment, accountability and strategic vision:
Joint ventures to scale platform businesses
Equity participation alongside developers and asset holders
Risk-sharing with clear governance and performance metrics
Strategic support in areas like finance, brand and positioning
Additional support for our network
Beyond deploying capital, we provide tailored support to our LPs and executive partners — leveraging our network, expertise and deal flow to create opportunities that extend beyond any single investment
Co-investment opportunities with preferred access
Succession and leadership solutions to match executives with businesses in transition
Capital introductions and strategic relationships through our international network
Operational and sector insights to support decision-making and value creation
Strategic principal investments
We invest directly in private businesses and asset-backed ventures with strong fundamentals, growth potential and a leadership team we believe in. Each investment is driven by a clear value creation strategy:
Equity stakes in companies positioned for growth or transformation
Asset-backed investments in sectors such as hospitality, real estate, and lifestyle
Board-level active engagement to drive operational improvement
Flexible capital structures designed for long-term value creation
Targeted acquisitions & consolidations
We pursue control and minority acquisitions in sectors where we have deep expertise and where we see unique opportunities to deploy capital
Acquiring underperforming or transitional assets with repositioning potential
Backing businesses with strong growth prospects that require additional capital
Providing succession solutions for retiring owners and transitioning to new ownership
Executing buy-and-build strategies to consolidate fragmented sectors
Joint ventures and partnerships
We form co-investments and equity partnerships with operators, asset owners and developers, built on alignment, accountability and strategic vision:
Joint ventures to scale platform businesses
Equity participation alongside developers and asset holders
Risk-sharing with clear governance and performance metrics
Strategic support in areas like finance, brand and positioning
Additional support for our network
Beyond deploying capital, we provide tailored support to our LPs and executive partners — leveraging our network, expertise and deal flow to create opportunities that extend beyond any single investment
Co-investment opportunities with preferred access
Succession and leadership solutions to match executives with businesses in transition
Capital introductions and strategic relationships through our international network
Operational and sector insights to support decision-making and value creation
We are not generalists. We commit to a focused number of relationships where we can deploy capital with purpose and act as long-term partners in growth.
In addition, we sponsor a private equity fund regulated by the CMVM (Portugal's securities authority) and managed by a licensed fund manager with whom we have a preferred relationship. In addition to its investment objectives, the fund may enable qualifying investors to apply for EU residency under the applicable legal framework. For further information, please contact us directly.*
We are not generalists. We commit to a focused number of relationships where we can deploy capital with purpose and act as long-term partners in growth.
In addition, we sponsor a private equity fund regulated by the CMVM (Portugal's securities authority) and managed by a licensed fund manager with whom we have a preferred relationship. In addition to its investment objectives, the fund may enable qualifying investors to apply for EU residency under the applicable legal framework. For further information, please contact us directly.*
We are not generalists. We commit to a focused number of relationships where we can deploy capital with purpose and act as long-term partners in growth.
In addition, we sponsor a private equity fund regulated by the CMVM (Portugal's securities authority) and managed by a licensed fund manager with whom we have a preferred relationship. In addition to its investment objectives, the fund may enable qualifying investors to apply for EU residency under the applicable legal framework. For further information, please contact us directly.*
Between us, we have 30+ years of experience. In that time, our track record spans a number of transactions and engagement that inform our strategy. A subset of those transactions are below:
Deployed a €20 million private equity fund targeting hospitality-led real estate transactions in Portugal.
Initiated a €500 million multi-strategy investment platform focused on long-term growth across diversified asset classes.
Acquisition strategy and regulatory navigation for a European regional airline
Supporting the strategic divestment of a European air cargo and logistics business, including capital reallocation.
Partnered with an African national retail leader to chart its capital markets roadmap toward unicorn valuation and IPO readiness.
Providing funding and investor syndication for a tech-enabled equestrian platform, targeting US$1 billion valuation by Q4 2025
Advising on capital structure and investor engagement for a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure and real estate project in Asia.
Participated in a structured institutional fundraising round for a VC-backed climate transition company, including capital reallocation and balance sheet repositioning.
Partnering as lead investor and advisor for a London-based specialty coffee group on its global expansion strategy in Europe and the Middle East.
Supporting market-entry strategy and commercial partnerships for a next-gen, lab-grown protein company preparing for Series B funding.
Between us, we have 30+ years of experience. In that time, our track record spans a number of transactions and engagement that inform our strategy. A subset of those transactions are below:
Deployed a €20 million private equity fund targeting hospitality-led real estate transactions in Portugal.
Initiated a €500 million multi-strategy investment platform focused on long-term growth across diversified asset classes.
Acquisition strategy and regulatory navigation for a European regional airline
Supporting the strategic divestment of a European air cargo and logistics business, including capital reallocation.
Partnered with an African national retail leader to chart its capital markets roadmap toward unicorn valuation and IPO readiness.
Providing funding and investor syndication for a tech-enabled equestrian platform, targeting US$1 billion valuation by Q4 2025
Advising on capital structure and investor engagement for a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure and real estate project in Asia.
Participated in a structured institutional fundraising round for a VC-backed climate transition company, including capital reallocation and balance sheet repositioning.
Partnering as lead investor and advisor for a London-based specialty coffee group on its global expansion strategy in Europe and the Middle East.
Supporting market-entry strategy and commercial partnerships for a next-gen, lab-grown protein company preparing for Series B funding.
Our investment & strategic advisory track record
Our investment & strategic advisory track record
Our investment & strategic track record
Our Team
Our Team
Our leadership team brings a wealth of experience
Our leadership team brings a wealth of experience
Ateeq ur Rahman
Ateeq is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of expertise in international banking, entrepreneurship, and strategic leadership across the Middle East and Europe.
He has served as Country Head for leading banks in Qatar and the UAE, gaining recognition for his expertise in executive management, restructuring, project finance, Islamic banking, and regulatory compliance. Ateeq has successfully advised on and executed multi-billion-dollar deals, including greenfield projects and structured finance.
An entrepreneur at heart, he established a PE fund in Portugal, launched a luxury real estate venture and expanded into the F&B sector. Known for his strategic insight, operational excellence, and mergers and acquisitions expertise, Ateeq consistently delivers value and drives success in every initiative.
Ali Bachani
Ali is a results-oriented and data-driven strategic decision-maker with 15+ years of experience in management consulting and financial services, specializing in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, strategy and transformation.
At McKinsey, he was a leader in the Strategy & Corporate Finance practice and co-led the JVs/Alliances/ Partnerships Service Line in EMEA and the UK Mergers & Acquisitions service. He has led exit preparation, mergers and transactions (pre-and post-close), major strategic reviews, capital re-allocations, transformations and investor communications across advanced industries, transport and logistics, financial services, professional services, and TMT.
We work with a slate of experienced advisors and investors with prior experience at Marriott International, McKinsey & Company, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Qatar Investment Authority, etc.
We work with a slate of experienced advisors and investors with prior experience at Marriott International, McKinsey & Company, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Qatar Investment Authority, etc.
Our Team
Our leadership team brings a wealth of experience
Ateeq ur Rahman
Ateeq is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of expertise in international banking, entrepreneurship, and strategic leadership across the Middle East and Europe.
He has served as Country Head for leading banks in Qatar and the UAE, gaining recognition for his expertise in executive management, restructuring, project finance, Islamic banking, and regulatory compliance. Ateeq has successfully advised on and executed multi-billion-dollar deals, including greenfield projects and structured finance.
An entrepreneur at heart, he established a PE fund in Portugal, launched a luxury real estate venture and expanded into the F&B sector. Known for his strategic insight, operational excellence, and mergers and acquisitions expertise, Ateeq consistently delivers value and drives success in every initiative.
Ali Bachani
Ali is a results-oriented and data-driven strategic decision-maker with 15+ years of experience in management consulting and financial services, specializing in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, strategy and transformation.
At McKinsey, he was a leader in the Strategy & Corporate Finance practice and co-led the JVs/Alliances/ Partnerships Service Line in EMEA and the UK Mergers & Acquisitions service. He has led exit preparation, mergers and transactions (pre-and post-close), major strategic reviews, capital re-allocations, transformations and investor communications across advanced industries, transport and logistics, financial services, professional services, and TMT.
We work with a slate of experienced advisors and investors with prior experience at Marriott International, McKinsey & Company, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Qatar Investment Authority, etc.
Our investment & strategic advisory track record
Between us, we have 30+ years of experience. In that time, our track record spans a number of transactions and engagement that inform our strategy. A subset of those transactions are below:
Deployed a €20 million private equity fund targeting hospitality-led real estate transactions in Portugal.
Initiated a €500 million multi-strategy investment platform focused on long-term growth across diversified asset classes.
Acquisition strategy and regulatory navigation for a European regional airline
Supporting the strategic divestment of a European air cargo and logistics business, including capital reallocation.
Partnered with an African national retail leader to chart its capital markets roadmap toward unicorn valuation and IPO readiness.
Providing funding and investor syndication for a tech-enabled equestrian platform, targeting US$1 billion valuation by Q4 2025
Advising on capital structure and investor engagement for a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure and real estate project in Asia.
Participated in a structured institutional fundraising round for a VC-backed climate transition company, including capital reallocation and balance sheet repositioning.
Partnering as lead investor and advisor for a London-based specialty coffee group on its global expansion strategy in Europe and the Middle East.
Supporting market-entry strategy and commercial partnerships for a next-gen, lab-grown protein company preparing for Series B funding.
Contact
Contact
Contact
From our offices in London and Lisbon, we engage with investors, owners and executives globally.
Reach out to us at info@sovereignstonecap.com or using the form below:
From our offices in London and Lisbon, we engage with investors, owners and executives globally.
Reach out to us at info@sovereignstonecap.com or using the form below:
From our offices in London and Lisbon, we engage with clients globally.
Reach out to us at info@sovereignstonecap.com or using the form below: