An AI-First Approach to Business Acquisition

Kali Capital is a private investment firm that acquires and operates a single, high-quality business for the long term.

Our Philosophy

Technology-Forward

We believe unlocking the full potential of AI requires high ownership, coupled with deep expertise.

Operator-Led

We are dedicated entrepreneurs who assume full-time management roles to drive hands-on, daily progress.

Sectoral Focus

We build deep expertise in a single sector, allowing us to identify unique efficiencies and drive targeted, long-term growth.

Our Focus

We concentrate on established and profitable U.S. companies where we see a significant value unlock potential with AI. Both Partners led AI-first transformations in Manufacturing and Software industries. We strongly believe the next chapter of growth will come from operational excellence and look to partner with companies seeking to unlock that next chapter.

The Partners

Kenan Kaymakcan

Kenan, Partner

Kenan brings a unique blend of founder, investor, and operational expertise to Kali Capital. As Head of Operations at a SaaS unicorn, he spearheaded a major process redesign that drove a 50% reduction in operational costs. This experience proved his thesis that operational rigor, combined with modern technology, can unlock significant value. He co-founded Kali Capital to apply that same transformative approach to established, mainstream businesses.

Alican Liceoglu

Ali, Partner

Alican is a former McKinsey consultant and AI Product Manager with a proven record of executing high-stakes technology initiatives. Over the past two years, he has led several multi-million dollar AI transformation projects for leading U.S. manufacturers. His ability to build multiple AI products from concept to launch (0-to-1) using first-principles thinking has been core to his success. He co-founded Kali Capital to bring this powerful AI-driven transformation to traditional industries.

Connect With Us

We welcome confidential inquiries from business owners and intermediaries.

kenan@kalicap.com