Execution First

International Growth Platform

We build international
growth platforms.
From zero to exit.

Altava designs, launches and operates market entry platforms for European companies expanding into the Middle East and Africa. We commit capital, deploy teams, and align on outcomes.

Our Model Contact Us

35+

Years of Operator Experience

3

Successful Exits

15+

Countries Operated In

€200M+

Value Created

What We Do

We don't advise. We build.

Most companies entering the Middle East or Africa rely on consultants for strategy and local agents for execution. The result is a gap between intent and outcome that costs years and capital.

Altava closes that gap. We design the platform, deploy the team, own the operations, and stay until value is created — or until we exit together.

Our Model

Build. Operate. Exit.

01

Build

We design and launch the operational infrastructure — entity, team, governance, go-to-market — from zero.

02

Operate

We run the platform, own the P&L, deliver measurable growth, and de-risk the expansion for our partners.

03

Exit

We structure a clean transfer or exit — with optionality for continued participation in value created.

Why Altava

Strategy without execution is a presentation.
Execution without structure is a liability.

Consulting Firms

“Strategy without execution”

Altava

We build what we recommend

Local Partners

“Execution without structure”

Altava

European governance, local depth

Advisory Firms

“Insights without commitment”

Altava

Aligned economics, shared risk

Markets

Deep operational presence across MEA.

We operate where our clients need to grow. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Morocco are not just markets we cover — they are markets we have built businesses in, hired teams in, and exited from.

KSA

Saudi Arabia

Vision 2030 execution

UAE

United Arab Emirates

Regional hub operations

MAR

Morocco

Nearshore platform

Leadership

Operators, not advisors.

Our team has built, scaled, and exited businesses across three continents. We bring execution experience, not slide decks.

Jérôme Mouthon

Jérôme Mouthon

Managing Partner

Entrepreneur with 35 years of experience across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with multiple exits in Tech and Services. Founder of Altava, an independent boutique dedicated to building international growth platforms with a Build, Operate, Exit approach focused on execution and long-term value creation.

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Ali Naguib

Ali Naguib

Managing Partner

Deep expertise in Gulf markets with 15+ years of operational leadership across Saudi Arabia and UAE. Strong relationships with government entities and private sector leaders, driving commercial partnerships and market entry execution.

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Houda Berrada

Houda Berrada

Partner

Former CFO in major Moroccan groups (retail, telecom). Founder of Africa School of Tomorrow, an EdTech company focused on innovative digital learning. Board member of Réseau Entreprendre, committed to entrepreneurship support and tech-powered learning across Africa.

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Bruno Pitou

Bruno Pitou

Executive Advisor
Africa & International Development

25+ years of experience in Africa, including nearly 20 years in senior leadership roles. Hands-on approach focused on execution and sustainable value creation.

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