Business development, partnerships & execution · Agri-food · GCC

We make things happen.

We connect technologies, partners and capital to build agricultural and food businesses from scratch – and move complex projects forward when execution gets stuck.

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Founder’s track record

20+

Years of industry experience

$1B+

Total value of executed projects

15+

Strategic projects delivered

What we do.

Business development, partnerships and execution – specialised in agri-food.

Strategic Partnerships & Market Entry

We find local partners, identify opportunities, structure collaborations, and help international technology providers enter GCC markets.

Technology Sourcing & Commercialization

We identify and evaluate technologies, source qualified suppliers, negotiate partnerships and turn opportunities into commercially viable projects.

Complex Project Execution & Resolution

We drive execution, unblock stalled projects, align stakeholders and build practical recovery plans.

Who we work with.

If you are building, investing or growing in agri-food in the GCC, we can help.

Investors & family offices

Diversifying into agri-food assets and startups.

Agri-food businesses

Producers, traders, processors and retailers seeking partnerships, new technology or a stronger P&L.

Technology providers

Entering the GCC market.

Developers & giga-projects

Adding agriculture and food to large developments.

Startups & entrepreneurs

Scaling up with the right partners and market access.

Government & food-security programmes

Turning strategy into working projects.

Team.

Senior-level expertise. Hands-on execution. A trusted network of industry partners.

Portrait of Daria Malkovets

Founder & Managing Partner

Daria Malkovets

20+ years in agri-food business development, partnerships and project execution.

Leadership roles at top companies in the industry: NEOM (Saudi Arabia), Syngenta and Mars. Founder of a consumer-product startup.

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Backed by a partner network of technology providers, farms, investors and specialists across the GCC and Europe.

Selected experience & mandates.

The founder’s track record across leadership roles and ventures.

Agri-inputs industry

Growing an agri-inputs business through new channels

Opened a new e-commerce channel, built field marketing and quality programmes, led R&D for new seed genetics.

KSA giga-project

From agricultural development to commercial growth

Built the business model and investment case, attracted investors, developed new value-added products and opened markets for fresh produce.

Global chocolate & petfood company

Securing supply through strategic deals

Sourced suppliers, built partnerships and negotiated deals for a global consumer-goods leader.

Agri-food startups

Building new ventures from zero

Co-founded food-waste and fresh-snacking startups, from business model to go-to-market.

Technology entry · Middle East

Bringing global agri-tech to arid markets

Sourcing and introduction of tree genetics, rootstocks, controlled-environment technology and agri inputs for Middle East projects.

How we work.

Clear scope, senior involvement, and a focus on getting to a result.

01

Diagnose

We listen, review the project, understand priorities and pinpoint what is really blocking progress.

02

Map the path

We define the partners, technologies and capital the project needs, and the decisions to take.

03

Connect & negotiate

We open the right doors and structure the collaborations that make it work.

04

Deliver

We stay with execution until the agreed milestones are reached.

Fixed scope

Project Diagnostic

A short, focused review of a project or market opportunity, ending with a clear recommendation and action plan.

Mandate

Partner Search

We find, qualify and introduce the right local and international partners, suppliers or technology providers.

Monthly

Fractional Team Member or Board Member

We join your leadership team or board part-time, working to shared goals to deliver your objectives.

Let’s make it happen.

Tell us about your project or venture. We reply within two working days.

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Email

daria@growthpartnersme.com

Phone / WhatsApp

+966 58 251 1742

Presence

UAE · Saudi Arabia · GCC