Kuiper Group
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Kuiper Group - overview
Established
2016
Location
Dubai, -, United Arab Emirates
Primary Industry
Outsourcing
About
Based in Dubai, UAE, Kuiper Group operates as a provider of personnel and technical support services to offshore oil and gas, construction, and maintenance industries. The firm was founded in 2016, by the merger of Kuiper International and OCB Oilfield Services. In September 2024, National Australia Bank acquired Kuiper Group from OCB and Gulf Capital. The firm, as of October 2024, has offices in the UK, Australia, Singapore, the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Ghana, Angola, Mozambique, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and New Zealand and is led by its co-founder and CEO, Mark Somic, and Managing Director, Craig Follett.
Kuiper has established a strong presence in the energy supply chain, providing tailored recruitment and crew management services across various energy sectors such as including oil and gas, renewables, and offshore construction. The company boasts a vast global database of local and expatriate professionals, ensuring it can connect clients with the right talent for their projects. Key services offered by Kuiper Group include contract and permanent recruitment, integrated crew management, training and competency management, payroll services, and travel and logistics management.
Current Investors
Primary Industry
Outsourcing
Sub Industries
Recruitment/Executive Search, Human Resources Services, Education & Training Services
Website
https://kuiper-group.com/
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Kuiper Group - timeline of key events

Kuiper Group - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
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| LP Direct, Trade Sale | Completed | Kuiper Group | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Kuiper Group | - |
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