✦ Zero retainer · Success-fee only · GCC-native
Upfront Fees
Success-fee only. We only win when you win.
First Offer
From first conversation to close. Not 6 months.
Native
Built for founders across the GCC. Built-in UAE and KSA expertise.
Qualified Buyers
Pre-vetted acquirers matched to your sector.
The Process
See how Dopamine compares to the traditional advisory model.
The Old Way
Retainer upfront before anything happens
6–12 months to find a buyer
Generic buyer lists, no matching logic
You chase updates. Advisors go quiet.
One offer — take it or leave it
The Dopamine Way
$0 upfront — we win when you win
6 weeks to first offer versus the traditional 6 months
Buyers matched to your exact sector and size
You focus on your business. We run the process.
Competitive process to drive the best outcome
industries
Dopamine has active buyers and closed deals across the UAE's most active M&A sectors.
The Process
From first conversation to close — here’s exactly what happens.
Step 01
10 minutes. No documents needed yet. Just the basics about your business, your sector, and what you’re looking for.
Step 02
Our process matches you with pre-qualified acquirers from our network — based on your sector, size, and deal profile. No cold outreach. No generic lists.
Step 03
We manage the full process end-to-end. NDAs, data room, negotiations. You stay focused on running your business.
Transactions
Every deal is anonymized. Confidentiality is standard — not an afterthought.
M&A Advisory
Closed
Software business, UAE-based. Full acquisition.
M&A Advisory
Active
Buy-side mandate in progress. Buyer sourcing underway.
Valuation Advisory
Closed
Independent valuation for UAE-based technology company.
How much does it cost to sell my business in the UAE?
Nothing upfront. Dopamine works on a success-fee only basis — we earn when your deal closes, not before. There are no retainers, no monthly fees, and no charges at any point in the process until you have a signed deal.
How long does it take to receive an offer on my business?
Our target is your first offer within 6 weeks of signing the mandate. That timeline depends on how prepared your financials are and how cleanly your business fits buyer criteria — but that's the benchmark we work to. Most traditional advisors in the UAE take six months just to get to market.
What is my business worth in Dubai or the UAE?
It depends heavily on your sector. A technology business with recurring revenue might trade at 4–7x EBITDA. A restaurant in Dubai typically sells for 2–3x. A healthcare clinic can reach 5–6x with clean compliance. Use the free valuation calculator above for an estimate based on live UAE transaction data — no sign-up needed.
Do I need audited accounts to sell my business?
No — and this is one of the most common things that stops UAE founders from starting. We work with management accounts regularly. Audited financials are better for maximising valuation, but they're not a prerequisite to beginning the process. We'll tell you exactly what you need once we understand your situation.
How do you find buyers for my business?
Dopamine maintains a network of 300+ pre-qualified acquirers — family offices, PE funds, search funds, and strategic buyers across the GCC. We match your business against their specific criteria before making any introduction. No public listings. No cold emails to strangers. Every buyer has signed an NDA before they see anything.
What types of businesses does Dopamine work with?
We focus on UAE and GCC businesses valued between $3M and $20M across Technology, F&B, Healthcare, Business Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, and Education. If your business is outside those sectors, get in touch — we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
