Go-to-Market. Get-to-Scale.
Build for the Middle East.
BB&D is a UAE grown go-to-market firm serving as the strategic bridge for international ventures expanding into the Middle East. We partner with global programs, investors, and government-backed accelerators to deliver market strategy, structure, and on-ground execution — turning global ambitions into regional success.
We collaborate with incubators, venture studios, and family offices supporting high-growth companies ready to scale internationally.
Acting as their trusted Middle East partner, BB&D delivers market readiness, and on-the-ground execution for portfolio expansion.
Confidently Expand and Scale in the Middle East.
We help scale-ups and innovation driven companies expand across the Gulf through structured market entry, localisation, and business development.
Our approach connects market intelligence with execution. Launching brands, forging partnerships, and driving regional traction.
Partnering with Globalization Firms and Venture Networks.
Our globalisation program connects international accelerators and government-backed cohorts with the UAE market. Through a structured soft-landing and go-to-market framework, The Strategic Bridge Program helps ventures localise, integrate, and scale.
Strategic Bridge Program.
Our Growth Framework.
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Market Intelligence.
In-depth research and regional analysis to uncover real opportunities across the GCC. We identify where your business fits, why it matters, and how to enter effectively.
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Localisation Strategy.
Tailoring your brand, offer, and messaging to align with local culture, regulations, and expectations — ensuring relevance and resonance from day one.
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Network Access.
We connect you with the right people — partners, regulators, and industry leaders. Our network accelerates relationships, market traction, and long-term credibility.
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Local Government Alignment.
Guidance and introductions to government programs, initiatives, and funding opportunities. We help ventures integrate with national agendas and economic visions.
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Investor Readiness / Connections.
Positioning your company for capital. We refine your structure, strategy, and pitch materials to meet regional investor expectations and open doors to funding.
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Hands-on Delivery.
We bring the human element back to consulting — lean, agile, and directly involved. You work with senior partners who build alongside you, not around you.
Go-To-Market Capabilities.
Rethink how you grow.
We help leadership teams align on strategy, streamline operations, and expand across the Middle East.
Transformation & Strategy Consulting.
You’ve got the vision. We help you scale it globally.
For government-backed programs, accelerators, and scale-up cohorts expanding into the UAE. Our on-ground globalisation program turns international venture ambitions into successful UAE operations.
Middle East Entry & Globalisation Programs.
Build a regional presence.
For firms entering the region, repositioning, or scaling their visibility. We help you find traction in the Middle East with locally attuned campaigns, brand narratives, and standout experiences.
Marketing, Brand & Creative Strategy.
Leadership & Individual Advisory.
Lead with confidence.
For leaders relocating, teams scaling, or individuals navigating change. We help you adapt quickly, communicate effectively, and grow your presence in the region — with practical support and regional know-how.
Who Can Benifit.
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Government-Backed Globalisation Programs.
Land your portfolio in the Middle East, We act as your regional delivery partner. Our team manages localisation, commercial setup, and on-the-ground activation to turn global ventures into regional operations.
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Venture Studios & Accelerators.
Commercialise and scale ventures across the GCC. Through market strategy, launch execution, and partnership development, we help their portfolio companies achieve real market traction.
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Family Offices & Investment Networks.
Deploy capital into innovative and new market opportunities. We provide vetted regional insights and qualified deal flow before they hit the regular market.
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Corporate Innovation Teams.
Develop your new regional business lines. Localised go-to-market strategy and activation, convert internal initiatives into operational realities with teams + structure.
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High-Growth Scale-Ups.
Expand proven business models across the Middle East. Market validation, brand localisation, and growth delivery create sustainable regional presence.
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Sovereign & Public Funds.
We drive international deal flow into the UAE through global partnerships by connecting overseas governments, funds, and innovation ecosystems with regional programs — creating channels for capital deployment, strategic ventures, and national growth.
Your bridge into the Middle East
Soft Landing + Hard Deliverables.
BB&D combines soft-landing immersion with hard deliverables to accelerate regional success. We help international ventures settle into the UAE with local introductions, curated networking, investor readiness, workspace access, and community integration — the foundations every new entrant needs to adapt quickly. Alongside this, we deliver the structured consultancy work required for market growth: strategy, brand and positioning, partnerships, marketing, and go-to-market execution. The result is a complete regional launch framework — human, hands-on, and built to deliver measurable impact.
How It Works.
→ We partner with you on the ground.
→ Lean, sharp, and outcome-focused.
→ We cut through the noise of international expansion
→ Build businesses built to last.
→ Hands on, personal and human.
→ Modern, tech enabled GTM firm.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Most consultancies operate at a distance. We work alongside you. BB&D is built for execution — lean, senior, and outcome-focused. Our partners are on the ground, guiding every stage of expansion with hands-on strategy, market immersion, and measurable delivery. We stay lean and mean and focused on deliverables.
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We run a comprehensive market research department focused on emerging markets and technologies. Our team is embedded across the Middle East, partnering with venture programs, investors, and founders. We help build and scale startups, prepare them for investment, and sit on advisory boards — giving us a real-time view of the region and what’s next on the horizon.
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Yes. We maintain active relationships across regional funds, family offices, and government programs. Whether securing funding, building partnerships, or aligning with national initiatives, we connect ventures with the people and institutions that accelerate growth.
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Yes. Our headquarters are in Dubai, with operations and networks extending across the GCC. Being locally established allows us to work face-to-face with clients, partners, and government entities — providing genuine regional access rather than remote advice.
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We focus on sectors driving the region’s next wave of growth — technology, sustainability, mobility, advanced manufacturing, fintech, and consumer innovation. Our experience spans both private and government-backed ventures across these industries.
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We integrate directly with incubators, venture studios, and global accelerators as their regional execution arm. Together, we localize their programs for the Middle East — managing setup, activation, and scale for participating ventures.
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BB&D was founded by Paras Barot, Jessica Brennan and Crash Downes. Together, they lead a lean but deep network of senior consultants, operators, and advisors focused on helping global companies succeed in the Middle East.
Lets Build Something Together.
BB&D is trusted by the world's fastest growing brands