Strategic Perspective. Analytical Depth. Institutional Insight.
OUR MISSION
To provide independent, high-conviction strategic and corporate finance advice that helps our clients navigate complex decisions, protect value, and pursue disciplined long-term growth.
Our Services
Strategic & Financial Advisory
We advise leadership teams on high-stakes strategic and financial matters, including strategic alternatives, public markets insight, exit preparedness, and organizational restructuring. Our work combines independent perspective with analytical rigor, helping clients navigate complex decisions with clarity and long-term discipline.
Private and Venture Capital
We invest in GCC private and venture investments via a dedicated US$45 million SPV together with Fuel Venture Capital, along with Fuel’s US$300 million flagship fund and a platform of US$660 million+ AUM. We also advise companies and institutional investors on private capital strategy, including investment preparedness, transaction structuring, portfolio development, and execution support across the investment lifecycle.
Corporate Finance
We provide disciplined valuation, financial analysis, and transaction preparedness across strategic corporate finance matters. Our work includes support on buy-side and sell-side evaluations, M&A readiness, capital structure considerations, and the development of institutional-grade investment materials and data rooms. We help clients assess opportunities, strengthen decision frameworks, and position effectively for strategic corporate transactions.
Regulatory Strategy & Licensing
We guide clients through regulatory pathways and licensing requirements across the UAE financial landscape, including CBUAE, ADGM, VARA, and sector-specific regimes. Our work spans regulatory evaluation, documentation, governance structuring, and advisory support for market entry and expansion, helping clients align with evolving regulatory expectations while enabling strategic growth.
$3.8B
Team Track Record
59+
Collective Years Experience
$480M
Funds Arranged
56+
Total Clients Served
BEHIND THE FIRM
Our Team
Hasnae Taleb
Managing Partner
Hasnae Taleb is a multi-award-winning trader, financial executive, and institutional investor with experience at Morgan Stanley and Nasdaq. She became the youngest Chief Investment Officer in the Dubai International Financial Centre during her tenure at Ento Capital, where she oversaw multi-asset mandates and contributed to a track record exceeding US$4.2 billion in assets.
As Managing Partner of Mintiply Capital, Ms. Taleb provides strategic and corporate finance advisory across public markets, private capital, and venture ecosystems. She advises on complex investment structures, transaction preparedness, and institutional engagement, and serves as the GCC Partner to Fuel Venture Capital, supporting a venture platform with more than US$700 million in assets and an active portfolio of high-growth companies.
Her work is defined by analytical rigor, strategic perspective, and a deep understanding of global capital markets.
Akef Tanbouz
Head of Asset Management
Akef Tanbouz is a seasoned investment and asset management professional with more than 25 years of experience across the Middle East’s financial sector, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. His career includes leadership roles at Accenture, Middle East Investment Bank, and The Investor for Securities, where he developed deep expertise across real estate fund management, investment analysis, and institutional asset oversight.
Mr. Tanbouz has held director and partner-level positions, leading investment teams, overseeing multi-asset portfolios, and shaping operational and governance frameworks for regulated financial institutions. His extensive background spans fund structuring, asset allocation, due diligence, and performance management across regional and cross-border mandates.
As Head of Asset Management at Mintiply Capital, he brings rigorous investment discipline, portfolio oversight expertise, and a comprehensive understanding of regional markets, supporting the firm’s commitment to delivering institutional-grade investment advisory and asset oversight capabilities.
Abdullah Sultan
Partner, KSA & Regional Investments
Over 17 years of experience in finance and investment across the energy and industrial sectors, spanning renewable energy, conventional power, and oil & gas. Abdullah is a distinguished leader in navigating policy-making and geopolitical risks within sovereign-linked environments, where he has played a key role in driving high-impact strategic initiatives. He has a proven track record of raising capital and scaling businesses in the region, having led multi-billion-dollar funding programs and optimized complex debt strategies. By engaging extensively with sovereign wealth funds, private investors, and venture networks, he brings deep expertise in capital structuring, governance, and driving risk-adjusted returns in high-growth markets.
Noel Hatem
Chief Operating Officer
Noel Hatem is the Chief Operating Officer of Mintiply Capital, bringing over a decade of experience across fintech, digital assets, and emerging technologies. His career spans Brazil, Silicon Valley, and the United Arab Emirates, where he has founded and led technology ventures focused on blockchain infrastructure, tokenization frameworks, and digital asset platforms.
Throughout his career, Noel has overseen the development of regulation-ready crypto ecosystems, security-token architectures, and technology-driven financial solutions. His work includes leading complex product builds, managing cross-functional teams, and structuring operational frameworks for high-growth digital finance companies.
At Mintiply Capital, Noel drives operational strategy, platform development, and technology integration across the firm’s advisory practices. His deep understanding of digital finance, combined with his international experience and execution-focused leadership, supports the firm’s commitment to delivering sophisticated, technology-enabled corporate and investment advisory services.
Anton Vasilev
Business Development Associate, EURASIA
Anton Vasilev brings a strong foundation in high-stakes finance, developed through progressive roles at ProCredit Bank, a member of the EBRD network. He began his career in credit risk analysis, where he assessed business viability, financial performance, and creditworthiness across diverse sectors. His capabilities led to leadership positions in which he oversaw business strategy, managed portfolios, and directed cross-functional teams.
This operational and financial discipline formed the basis for his transition into venture and private capital advisory. As a Business Development Associate at Mintiply Capital, Anton leverages his analytical background and market insight to support strategic initiatives, evaluate opportunities, and contribute to the firm’s institutional advisory work.
Frank Rafaelle
Head of High Frequency Trading
Frank J. Rafaelle is a seasoned high-frequency and quantitative trading specialist with more than two decades of experience across U.S. equity and options markets. A graduate of Regis High School and Yale University, he has held senior roles on Wall Street, overseeing trading desks, developing advanced algorithmic strategies, and operating at the intersection of quantitative modeling and market microstructure.
Active in financial markets since 1998, Mr. Rafaelle has deep expertise in execution technology, latency-sensitive strategies, order-flow dynamics, and the technical foundations of modern market structure. His background spans the design and management of systematic trading programs, as well as contributing to strategic research in equity and derivative markets.
As Head of High-Frequency Trading at Mintiply Capital, he supports the firm’s market intelligence capabilities, contributing insight into trading architecture, execution strategy, and the evolving dynamics of global public markets.
Chris Wood
Trading Partner,
Algorithmic Trading
Chris Wood is a trader and technologist with more than a decade of experience in systematic and automated trading strategies. His work focuses on developing algorithmic frameworks, refining data-driven methodologies, and applying disciplined execution across global markets. He combines technical proficiency with practical market insight, and is dedicated to helping others understand how to incorporate structured, rules-based approaches into their trading processes, even within demanding schedules.
Dr. Semih Kumluk
Head of AI
Dr. Semih Kumluk is an AI strategist and digital transformation leader with more than 15 years of multinational experience across Unilever, Turkcell, and PwC. His work integrates business strategy, data analytics, and applied artificial intelligence to support organizations navigating technology-driven change. He has led major initiatives in AI adoption, innovation programs, and enterprise transformation across multiple industries.
Dr. Kumluk has been recognized internationally for his contributions to the field, including being named a Top 50 Thought Leader in AI by Thinkers360 and receiving the Global AI Ambassador title from SwissCognitive. He previously founded the Singularity University Dubai Chapter and launched the region’s first AI leadership program, reflecting his long-standing commitment to advancing AI capabilities at scale.
As Head of AI at Mintiply Capital, Dr. Kumluk oversees the firm’s AI strategy and digital enablement initiatives, supporting both internal capabilities and client advisory engagements. His focus includes developing AI-driven insights, enhancing decision frameworks, and guiding organizations as they adapt to emerging technologies across the corporate landscape.
Board of Advisors & Strategic Partners
Khalid Rashid Al-Zayani
Khalid Rashid Al-Zayani is the founder of Bahrain Islamic Bank BSC, U.S.-Bahrain Business Council, American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain, Bahrain Historical & Archaeological Society, Bahrain Health & Safety Society, Bahrain British Business Council.
He is currently the Independent Vice Chairman at Investcorp Holdings BSC, Chairman at First Motors WLL, Chairman at Midal Cables Ltd., First Vice Chairman at Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chairman at Aluminium Wheel WLL, Chairman at Gulf Closures WLL, Chairman at Metal Form WLL, Chairman at Bahrain British Business Forum, Chairman at Imerys Al Zayani Fused Minerals Co. WLL, and Director at American Bahraini Friendship Society.
He has formerly held positions as Chairman at Al Baraka Islamic Bank BSC, Director at Bahrain Commercial Facilities Co. BSC, Director at Takaful International Co. BSC, Director at International Chamber of Commerce Bahrain, Director at Bahrain Islamic Investment Co. BSC, Director at Bahrain India Society, Director at Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain), President at Sulmaniya Rotary Club, and President at Bahrain Yacht Club.
Jeff Ransdell
Jeff Ransdell is a serial entrepreneur, former Wallstreet warrior, angel investor, and venture capitalist building a portfolio of exponential technology companies through Fuel Venture Capital firm, which he co-founded in 2017 following his departure from the world of private wealth management. He prides himself on taking an approach to venture capital investment that can be best described as "founder focused, investor-driven," given his experience for two decades, and eventually as a top executive of Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He believes in mentoring his founders to equip them with the tools necessary to survive and thrive in the competitive creative economy and serving Fuel's Limited Partners as a fiduciary.
Roy Neiderhoffer
Roy Niederhoffer began his business career at age 13, when he founded a successful computer game development company, and by age 16 had over 30 employees. He began investing in 1981. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard in 1987 with a degree in Computational Neuroscience. After working for another hedge fund for 5 years, he founded R. G. Niederhoffer Capital Management, Inc. (“RGNCM”), in 1993. Since then, RGNCM has employed a quantitative, behavioral finance-based strategy to trade equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and commodities to provide returns that are both valuable on a stand-alone basis and provide significant downside protection to clients’ portfolios. Mr. Niederhoffer leads the Management Committee and brings nearly 35 years of experience in the hedge fund industry.
Omar Gull
Omar Gull is a senior real estate executive and advisor with more than 14 years of experience leading development, investment, and commercial strategy across 25+ countries. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Cledor in Dubai, where he oversees a project portfolio valued at AED 2 billion and drives the firm’s expansion across regional and international markets.
Mr. Gull’s career includes leadership roles at EMAAR, DAMAC, and JLL, where he contributed to multi-billion-dollar development mandates and structured large-scale sales and investment programs. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in real estate transactions and commercial initiatives exceeding USD 20 billion across residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial asset classes.
A strong advocate for technology-enabled transformation in real estate, he has championed digital sales and structuring strategies that have reshaped performance benchmarks across the sector.
As Partner for Real Estate Structuring at Mintiply Capital, Mr. Gull advises institutional clients and developers on investment frameworks, portfolio strategy, and transaction preparedness, bringing deep regional expertise and a global strategic perspective.
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