As one of the most dynamic financial leaders in Central and Eastern Europe, Fedlan Kılıçaslan has built a career defined by vision, discipline, and innovation. From private equity and public markets to real estate and commodities, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to anticipate long-term trends and act with precision. At the helm of Akif Capital, Kılıçaslan has created a global investment platform that bridges institutional standards with entrepreneurial agility. His leadership reflects a belief that financial growth should not only generate returns but also leave a lasting positive impact on communities and industries.
A Visionary Investor with a Global Outlook
Fedlan Kılıçaslan is the founder and chairman of Akif Capital, a Warsaw-based investment firm focused on long-term value creation on a global scale. Recognized as one of the most disciplined and forward-thinking investors in Central and Eastern Europe, he has built a reputation for combining institutional precision with entrepreneurial flexibility.
With expertise across private equity, public markets, real estate, commodities, and technology-driven platforms, Kılıçaslan has established Akif Capital as a dynamic player in the international investment landscape.
Strategic Investment Approach
Kılıçaslan’s portfolio reflects a diversified yet focused strategy designed to generate sustainable growth and resilience across cycles:
- Private Equity – investments in more than 15 companies within technology and digital infrastructure, including SaaS, fintech, and gaming platforms.
- Public Markets – disciplined allocation to blue-chip leaders and high-growth technology firms, with notable successes such as the Kering Group.
- Real Estate – principal investor in FED Development, delivering high-impact urban revitalization projects and multifunctional complexes across CEE.
- Gaming Technologies – strategic partner of Gb2B, a European leader in B2B gaming solutions and scalable infrastructure.
- Consumer Brands – expansion of the Euromatch Brazil brand, a sports betting platform tailored to the Latin American market.
- Commodities – selective exposure to natural resources, including natural gas, offering diversification and inflation protection.
This strategic framework ensures both capital growth and long-term stability, positioning Akif Capital as a trusted partner for transformative ventures.
Capital with a Social Purpose
Beyond financial returns, Kılıçaslan believes capital should serve a broader purpose. As the founder of the Grant Akif Foundation, he channels resources into initiatives that promote education, digital skills, entrepreneurship, and ethical reflection on the role of technology and finance.
The foundation operates as an extension of his investment philosophy – ensuring that growth, innovation, and profitability translate into measurable community benefits. Rather than short-term donations, the foundation focuses on long-term support systems that enable sustainable progress.
Building Long-Term Value
For Kılıçaslan, true success lies in building inclusive, resilient economies. Each investment is evaluated not only for its financial potential but also for its contribution to sustainable development, community uplift, and long-term stability.
By aligning global financial expertise with a strong sense of civic responsibility, he continues to shape Akif Capital as a firm that delivers both strategic value creation and positive social impact.
Professional Milestones
- Chairman of Akif Capital (since 2024)
- Founder of FED Development
- Strategic Investor in Gb2B
- Creator of the Euromatch Brazil brand
- Commodities Investor (including natural gas)
- Founder of the Grant Akif Foundation
- Operating globally from Warsaw
Looking Ahead – Redefining the Role of Capital
Fedlan Kılıçaslan’s professional journey illustrates how finance can evolve into a tool for sustainable transformation. His leadership at Akif Capital demonstrates that profitability and social responsibility are not opposing forces but complementary drivers of progress. Looking to the future, he envisions a financial sector where private investment routinely supports innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth. By combining rigorous market analysis with a human-centered approach, Kılıçaslan continues to set a new standard for global investment leadership.
“The real legacy of a leader is not just measured in numbers, but in lives touched and futures changed.”
— Fedlan Kılıçaslan