Investing in Exceptional
Growth.
A Dubai-based private investment firm founded by Martyn Thomas, providing direct capital and strategic support to exceptional founders seeking to grow, scale, and realise the full potential of their businesses.
$50K–$3M
Ticket Size
All Stages
Pre-Revenue to Growth
Global
No Geographic Limits
All Sectors
No Sector Restrictions
About the Firm
Founded by an entrepreneur, for entrepreneurs.
Thomas Private Investments is a Dubai-based private investment firm founded by Martyn Thomas, a self-made multimillionaire and serial entrepreneur with direct, personal experience of building businesses from inception to exit.
We complement what founders are already building, adding strategic and financial value to prepare businesses for the next stage of growth. Our objective is to support, not direct. We do not seek to change how exceptional entrepreneurs run their organisations.
Learn about our firmPerformance at a Glance
$50K
Minimum Ticket Size
$3M+
Maximum Ticket Size
Global
Investment Reach
All Stages
Pre-Revenue to Growth
All Sectors
No Restrictions
Equity & Debt
Deal Structures
Investment Focus
What we look for
Founder Conviction and Capability
We invest in people before businesses. A credible, driven founder with a coherent strategy and the discipline to execute is our primary investment criterion, above financials, sector, or stage.
Credible Growth Potential
We seek businesses where the deployment of capital will materially accelerate growth. We consider startups, turnarounds, and established SMEs, provided there is a clear and realistic path forward.
Scalable Business Model
The business model must demonstrate the capacity to scale without proportional cost increases. We look for structural efficiency and a clear link between capital investment and revenue growth.
Defined Capital Strategy
Founders must be able to articulate precisely how capital will be deployed and the specific growth outcomes it will deliver. Clarity of purpose and a well-reasoned deployment plan are essential.
Ambition for Substantial Returns
We invest for meaningful outcomes and partner with founders who are building businesses of genuine scale. A shared commitment to long-term value creation and a credible exit strategy are fundamental to our investment thesis.
Our Philosophy
Principles that define us
01
People before businesses
A founder with genuine conviction, a coherent strategy, and the discipline to execute consistently outweighs a polished financial model or an established revenue record. We invest in people before we invest in businesses.
02
Capital with perspective
Our role is to provide capital and, where it is sought, informed perspective. The founders who built a business are best placed to lead it. Our purpose is to complement and support, not to direct or control.
03
Principled partnership
We are sector-agnostic and stage-agnostic. Each opportunity is evaluated on its own merits: the capability of the founder and the realistic potential of the business to grow and deliver substantial returns.
Partner With Us
Ready to pursue your next stage of growth?
Whether you are leading a pre-revenue startup, an early-stage venture, or an established SME, if you have a compelling vision and a clear understanding of how capital will advance your business, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Contact Information
Office
IFZA Properties, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE
info@thomasprivateinvestments.com
Phone
+971 4 123 4567
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM GST