We are not passive investors. We are operators with capital.
Nikon Capital is a private capital platform focused on acquiring established businesses, building scalable ventures, and advising founders navigating their next chapter. Three integrated strategies. One compounding thesis.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We build businesses that last. Every acquisition, every venture, every advisory engagement is guided by a single principle: long-term compounding over short-term extraction.
THREE INTEGRATED STRATEGIES
ACQUIRE - ANT Group
Profitable, cash-flowing business acquisitions across four distinct strategies
BUILD - ANT Labs
AI-native and technology-enabled venture studio
COMPOUND - Nikon Business Advisory
M&A advisory and transaction counsel
THREE STRATEGIES
One Compounding Thesis
ACQUIRE
ANT Group
We acquire profitable, cash-flowing businesses with Seller's Discretionary Earnings between $100K and $500K+. We don't flip - we install systems, build teams, and hold for compounding returns.
Our venture studio builds AI-native and technology-enabled companies from zero. We productize fast, validate early, and design every company for equity outcomes.
Focus: AI automation · SaaS · B2B services
COMPOUND
Nikon Business Advisory
M&A advisory, business valuation, and transaction counsel for founders and operators. We've sat on both sides of the table. We know what a clean deal looks like.
We operate across four acquisition strategies - each with a distinct thesis, return profile, and time horizon.
BUY & HOLD
Profitable, cash-flowing businesses with customers, systems, and revenue in place. We improve operations, install systems, and hold for compounding long-term income.
Underperforming, distressed, or discounted businesses with clear operational upside. We install systems, rebuild operations, and execute a value-creation exit within 18–24 months.
Minority equity, revenue share, or advisory stakes in early-stage SaaS and online businesses. Profit participation without full acquisition - grow alongside the business.
Target: Early-stage SaaS · Subscription models · Digital services
E-COMMERCE
Amazon FBA, online stores, and digital retail operations. Cash-flowing, scalable, and operator-managed assets with strong return profiles.
Target: Established stores · Proven SKUs · Systemized operations
20+ years building businesses across six countries. Serial entrepreneur, AI automation architect, licensed business broker (FL), and financial strategist.
Ruslan leads deal origination, platform architecture, and AI-enabled operations across the Nikon Capital ecosystem. Operator-first mindset. Systems-driven execution.
SERGE BAGDASAROV
Co-Founder & General Partner
20+ years building sales organizations, agency networks, and B2B growth engines across markets. Business development executive, partnership architect, and revenue strategist.
Serge leads strategic partnerships, deal flow origination, and go-to-market execution across the Nikon Capital platform. Network-first mindset. Growth-driven execution.
ADVISORY BOARD
Strategic Seats - Forming 2026
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Acquisition Finance
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SMB Accounting & Tax
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3
M&A Legal
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Operations & Value Creation
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Deal Flow & Network
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PARTNER WITH US
Three Ways to Work Together
FOR SELLERS
You've built something valuable. You deserve a buyer who understands what it took - and who will carry it forward with the same care.
We offer a structured, respectful acquisition process with a clear 3-6 month transition. We are SBA-ready, organized, and move decisively on qualified listings.
FOR BROKERS
We are a serious buyer. We close. We don't retrade.
Send us deals matching our profile and expect a response within 48 hours.
FOR CAPITAL PARTNERS
We are building a structured independent sponsor platform.
Co-invest alongside operators with skin in the game.
BY THE NUMBERS
The Nikon Capital Advantage
25+
Years of Experience
Building businesses across six countries
6
Countries
International operator experience
$1M
Max Enterprise Value
Lower middle market focus
48h
Broker Response
We move decisively on qualified listings
CONTACT
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