Investments That
Drive The World Forward
We back technological revolutionaries who are in search of solutions for a better tomorrow, via late-stage private investments.

Interested in learning more about how Sakal Ventures can guide your journey through late-stage investments?
About
Sakal Ventures
As a venture capital fund, we work to source sought after late stage technology companies, and make them available to our investors. We provide our investors with access to exclusive opportunities.

Modernization of the public markets
With the current economic landscape, companies are staying private much longer than previous cycles. These companies tend to be mature in their business models and revenue growth, resulting in gains not found in the public markets.

Bridging The Gap
For accredited individuals and institutions, Sakal Ventures has created a precisely-tailored suite of alternative investment vehicles, which are designed to capture returns in a company's lifae cycle previously available only in the public market.

Community Focused
Sakal Ventures employs its network of professionals to assist in building a community that can provide founders and other shareholders with access to smart capital.

Rigorous Research
Our experienced team conducts rigorous research on all facets of a company, from financial and the scalability of technology, to various ancillary criteria, to guarantee a sound investment.

Modernization of the public markets
With the current economic landscape, companies are staying private much longer than previous cycles. These companies tend to be mature in their business models and revenue growth, resulting in gains not found in the public markets.

Bridging The Gap
For accredited individuals and institutions, Sakal Ventures has created a precisely-tailored suite of alternative investment vehicles, which are designed to capture returns in a company's lifae cycle previously available only in the public market.

Community Focused
Sakal Ventures employs its network of professionals to assist in building a community that can provide founders and other shareholders with access to smart capital.

Rigorous Research
Our experienced team conducts rigorous research on all facets of a company, from financial and the scalability of technology, to various ancillary criteria, to guarantee a sound investment.
direct experience

High-tech. Peak
efficiency. Scalable
returns.
Sakal Ventures has put its focus on several key industries with massive scalability and investment potential to bring diversified investment opportunities to investors.
Sakal Ventures is more than just an investment vehicle. It is leading a new era of investing by building a networked community of tech entrepreneurs, investors and other industry partners.

Artificial Intelligence
Investing in machine learning designed to automate tasks, gather information and enhance efficiency for the entire world.

Cyber Security
As technology continues to advance, so do privacy and security concerns. We contribute to advancing cybersecurity through strategic investments.

FinTech
We utilize data-driven technology alongside our Wall Street expertise to locate optimization points within financial industries, for true innovation and scalability.

Technology
Fueling the growth of disruptive enterprise and consumer technology companies across various sectors, including software, e-commerce, media & more.

Data Management
We invest in the world’s best information aggregators, innovators and disruptors.
Investing in companies that change the way we live, work and do business.
Sakal Ventures is proud to have engineered lucrative investments from the most recognized brands in the world, to startups with enormous potential.












Meet Our Team

Kris Bortnovsky (Bort)
VENTURE FOUNDING PARTNER

AJAY ARORA
VENTURE PARTNER-ADVISOR
Ajay Arora serves as Sakal Ventures head of research. Ajay’s primary focus is to develop, research, and direct the execution of investment strategies.
Prior to Sakal Ventures, Ajay was a Technology Advisor to Sakal Capital Management.
Before Sakal Capital Management, Ajay founded Silver Motion and eRSVP, and was a strategic advisor to a diverse stack of technology, fin-tech, marketing, e-commerce, and gaming companies.
Ajay has been a private investor for over twenty years. He has identified and consulted investors in many strong growth companies in their early stages such as: MongoDB, Sea Limited, Twillio, Tesla, and Lemonade.
Ajay earned a Bachelor of Science from NYU Stern School of Business in Information Systems & Accounting.

GEORG EBNER
GENERALIST ANALYST
Equity Analyst at KAI Capital Management, long/short hedge fund.
Equity Analyst at InvestIndustrial, leading European Private Equity firm.
Internship at Credit Suisse HOLT, specialized equity research team.
Master of Finance graduate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Bachelors in Business Administration from Northeastern.
University & University of the Sacred Heart.

TAYLOR BARLING
MANAGING PARTNER
Taylor Barling is a Managing Partner at Sakal Ventures. He assists in managing client development, operations, secondary transactions, and the firm’s investment process.
Prior to Sakal Ventures, Taylor was an Associate at Sakal Capital Management. Taylor executed trades in conjunction with the firm’s portfolio manager and research team. Additionally, he managed the firm’s relationship with multiple prime brokers.
Before joining Sakal Capital Management, Taylor Barling was a stockbroker at Light Capital Group, managing portfolios for individuals.
Kris Bortnovsky (Bort)
VENTURE FOUNDING PARTNER
VENTURE FOUNDING PARTNER
Kris Bortnovsky (Bort)
VENTURE FOUNDING PARTNER
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Kris Bort Spearheads Top Investment Fund for Pre-IPO Late Stage Investment
What if more people could access late-stage private tech investments?

Sakal Ventures provides alternative institutional capital investing to accredited retail investors, diversifies your portfolio, decreases market correlation, reduces volatility and looks for higher risk-adjusted returns. We conduct comprehensive analyses of companies within their respective industries, including those undergoing transitional phases, to uncover new possibilities. Our investment tactics are continuously refined through the re-evaluation of macro strategies and viewpoints.
At Sakal Ventures, our prudent investment vision shapes our approach to pursuing high-risk, high-reward opportunities that benefit our clients and partners. We conduct thorough due diligence to ensure that our investments align with this vision.
Our Stratergy

OPEN ACCESS
In the past, many investments were considered out of reach to all but select institutional investors. Sakal Ventures allows accredited investors to access these opportunities, and grow their portfolio.

FOCUS
Sakal Ventures focuses on investments in late-stage companies valued over $500 million, with a year-over-year growth rate greater than 20%. Our strategy aligns with some of the world's most influential institutional funds to pursue high-potential opportunities that have the ability to deliver attractive returns, typically between 5x and 10x on average.

THE IDEAL LATE-STAGE
By partnering with Sakal Ventures, investors gain access to an asset class that witnessed a remarkable growth of $10 trillion in 2022, with projections as high as $18 trillion by 2026. This represents a significant opportunity for individuals to diversify their investments and generate substantial returns beyond the scope of traditional public markets.
OPEN ACCESS
In the past, many investments were considered out of reach to all but select institutional investors. Sakal Ventures allows accredited investors to access these opportunities, and grow their portfolio.
FOCUS
Sakal Ventures focuses on investing in companies valued over $500M, with a year-over-year growth rate greater than 20%. We align with the world's most influential institutional funds in order to focus on late-stage investments capable of delivering returns between 5x to 10x on average.
THE IDEAL
LATE-STAGE
Investors who work with Sakal Ventures gain access to an asset class that grew by $10 trillion in 2022, with projections as high as $18 trillion by 2026. By reaching beyond public markets, individuals can differentiate their investments and grow their earnings accordingly.
Blogs
In the world of technology, knowledge is power. Our community stays atop the knowledge curve in order to assist our portfolio entrepreneurs, investors and partners, so they can make decisions based on the most up-to-date information.

Investing in Disruptive Enterprise and Consumer Technology Companies
In this rapidly changing technological landscape, investing in disruptive enterprise and consumer technology companies can be a strategic move. These companies are driving innovation, constantly

Investing in Disruptive Enterprise and Consumer Technology Companies
In this rapidly changing technological landscape, investing in disruptive enterprise and consumer technology companies can be a strategic move. These companies are driving innovation, constantly

Unlocking the Power of AI: Why Investing in AI Companies is Essential for Your Portfolio
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