Human innovation is the linchpin of the growing society we live in, the modern world relies on such advances to create a better, safer, and more effective environment for individuals to prosper. There are many revolutionary thinkers that have life-altering creations, leaving their footprint on the world forever. However, without the proper resources, mainly finances, these life-altering creations would never come into existence, and remain as just an idea. Kris Bortnovsky, also known as Kris Bort in the financial world, is the founder of Sakal Ventures, a pre-IPO late stage investment fund that is at the forefront of investing into such ground-breaking innovations.
Due to the nature of these unique investment opportunities, they are normally not obtainable by the individual investor, and were only available to investment banks, private equity, venture capital funds, and other large institutions. Sakal, on the other hand, has access to these types of companies that are disrupting their sector and changing the world forever. Sakal is looking to raise 100-150 million in the next 18 months, and is aiming to establish partnerships with 200-300 new limited partners that have the same goals and investment approach to take advantage of such growing private sectors. Sakal has vast experience in adding formidable value to the portfolio of the astute and affluent investor. Sakal does this by employing a cutting-edge process to locate these “unicorn” companies in the late stage pre-IPO sectors, the private companies that are achieving ground-breaking innovation in their respective field. These opportunities are great for the high-net worth, accredited individual investor.
A noteworthy company that presents this type of opportunity is Impossible Foods. This plant-based food company is creating sustainable, affordable, and healthier solutions to meat products- the company also has over 1.5 billion in funding. Sakal is constantly looking for the multi-billion dollar company, they have a sweet spot of 1-10 billion. Sakal employs a particular approach that lets them take an educated risk on companies of this nature. The investment is made at a later stage in the development of the company, which leads to smaller risk.
Sakal Ventures is a forward-thinking fund that targets sectors that have massive potential to change our modern society. Outside of the plant-based food space, Sakal has a primary focus on: technology, biotech, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Cybersecurity is of major importance in contemporary times, as evidenced with what has transpired in the presidential election- email, server, and other cyber leaks that are very significant to voters and the outcome of the election. Sakal knows the importance of cybersecurity, and has determined which companies will have monumental influence on the future with their products. Snyk is a notable company in the cybersecurity sector that has gained a valuation of 2.6 billion dollars. Technology has become a cornerstone of the modern world, and the development of artificial intelligence is in large demand in order to facilitate the process and ease of using technological advancements. Graphcore is a chipmaker company, and is backed by best-in-class companies like Microsoft and BMW. These are the types of companies Sakal goes after for their portfolio and their limited partners, Sakal is always looking for the next ground-breaking space. When these types of companies are able to execute, the gains can be massive.
The biotech field has seen exponential growth in previous years, and Gingko Bioworks is a great example of a company disrupting their space. It has a 5 billion dollar valuation, and is another instance of the influential companies that Sakal has access to. With primary backers like Bill Gates and DARPA, the only question is the amount of gains that can be amassed, losing is not even in consideration.
Sakal has all the requisite factors for affluent retail investors or limited partners to have a channel to achieve financial growth that is both sustainable and exponential. Sakal is able to ascertain which revolutionary companies will attain tremendous growth with a proprietary process and an all-star team of individuals. Led by financial guru Kris Bort, Sakal employs dedicated experts of their trade, like master analyst and MIT graduate, George Ebner. Technology growth virtuoso and NYU graduate, Ajay Arora. Wall Street giant and head of capital development, Anthony DeBenedicts. Taylor Barling is an accomplished wealth manager, he has vast experience executing trades for hedge funds, and now helps source stock in companies that Sakal wants to invest in. With a great team and time-tested approach, Sakal is the premier fund of choice for affluent investors and limited partners looking to add late stage private investments to their portfolio.
