Leveraging our expertise, technology, and global network, we are here to win with you.
We do business with people who value integrity and synergistic collaboration, and who share our common set of values. We work actively on building lasting relationships by truly hearing our clients out on their business challenges and opportunities, and engaging with our “owner” mindset to optimize their business. Our tailored and structured approach presents thoughtful insights as well as dedicated in-house resources in finance, business development, and operational strategy.
Are you operating a family business, raising capital for your start-up, or exploring new growth opportunities? We have no preference for the stage you are in – we look for a strong fit between management’s vision and our values. We approach every new opportunity with an open mindset and we challenge ourselves to not only think outside the box, but to eliminate the "box" entirely.
We combine our experience in start-up growth, fundraising, investment banking, corporate and strategic development. Drawing this experience across different industries, with a global network and perspective, empowers us to see what others miss. The ability to look at the world of startup and scale-up growth through a multi-faceted lens drives us to help our clients identify and optimize their highest value propositions.
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Revenue Growth: New Markets & ProductsAre you balancing your day-to-day business while trying to grow into a new line of business, a new market expansion, or a new product launch? Have you discovered a new venture or opportunity? Are you moving forward and need due diligence support? Allow a finance professional to run numbers on these opportunities and review your term sheets. |
Financial SupportWould it help your business for a professional to lend a hand in financial modeling of a new or complex business, or assist you with analytics and pro forma scenarios? Additionally, we can assist with your liquidity management, working capital optimization, capital project review, margin improvement, lender management, among other priorities. |
StrategyAre your partnerships and corporate clients on the same page as you? Are there hidden synergies that could increase the value of your business, such as optimal pricing strategies? Holding true to your vision requires looking at your business from a high-level overview as well as a grassroots approach. We can assist and help your team function at a higher capacity. |
Fundraising & Corporate DevelopmentNeed fundraising facilitation and material preparation for your Seed Round or next venture funding? Could your competitors be better off in a joint solution, platform, or even venture with you? Is there a business unit that could be a lag on your entire operation? We can help you assess whether smart strategic alternatives could offer opportunities hidden in plain sight. |
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Due DiligenceWe’ve been in your shoes and understand the nuances of the investment underwriting process. Leveraging our experience, we will partner with you with the mindset of co-investors and help put the pieces of the puzzle together, uncover any potential challenges or hidden gems, and accelerate your process. |
Deal OriginationWith our proprietary international pipeline of early-stage startups looking to raise their initial or subsequent fundraising rounds, we offer pre-screened investment opportunities to our partners. With the onset of remote working and remote-company-building, startup hubs are popping up globally. We have our eyes on and feet on the ground in a few promising hubs. |
StructuringPassing your due diligence and investment criteria is the first step. Our assistance can ensure that you are considering your available and optimal options to structure your transactions. |
Co-Investing & PartnershipsOur network enables us to make introductions between local partners or market experts, and in certain cases, co-investors. We believe in synergies and mutually achieving goals through a creative range of options. |
Why do I need a fractional or on-demand Chief Financial Officer?
We understand early-stage startups, scale-ups, and small & medium businesses must manage priorities through having a lack of resources. Early product focus is your startup’s best friend and growing your sales is crucially important for your survival and scaling strategy. A fractional CFO will provide you with the services you need to grow your business at just a fraction of your budget.
Why Safari Capital?
Safari Capital will be your curated and on-demand CFO – strategically plugged in to your business’ most pivotal decisions, roadblocks, and opportunities to optimize your growth and improve cash flow. Our multi-faceted role as both player and coach will offer invaluable financial, business development, and strategic support to add immediate value to your growing business.
After relocating to Miami from New York, Aleks got involved in the startup ecosystem as the CFO of a tech startup in Miami. He rounded this agile growth-focused agenda with his 10+ year experience and corporate skillset from leading corporate finance and asset management at a private equity portfolio company. Prior to that, he began his career with J.P. Morgan and worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group in investment banking in NYC, where he worked on strategic alternatives across different industries. He has dual Bachelors degrees in Finance and International Studies from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. With a global upbringing across continents, Aleks is involved in the Serbian Entrepreneurs network and is passionate about growing the startup ecosystems in Adriatic Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Aleks Rasevski
Managing Partner
Safari Capital helped us tremendously in the optimization of our business model and helping us see the bigger opportunity to grow our revenue channels. Aleks was professional with quick turnaround times and was available at any time needed to collaborate efficiently and effectively. The business model and market sizing collaboration hit all the right levers, was comprehensive, and eye opening in its utility – it helped us improve and tell a better story to investors during our Seed fundraising round. We are always ready to collaborate with Safari Capital on other operational, business, financial milestones in the future.
Boris De Bel
Co-founder and CEO
Charter Itinerary
As a serial entrepreneur with 2 exits, I needed the help of a seasoned business, financial, and strategic professional. Safari Capital was referred to us and immediately hit the ground running while appreciating the dynamics of our distributed operations. Aleks integrated effectively with our management and operational team and set in motion a collaborative, professional, and agile approach to optimize the business, stabilize the cash burn, and launch a new product category. While reprioritizing core activity, Safari Capital worked to maintain revenue and launch new channels in conjunction with improving cash flow by over 50% quarter-over-quarter and ultimately reaching cash flow breakeven over 6 months. We stand ready to engage their team in the future for tactical financial operational support and strategic optimization.
Alex Lazinica
Founder and CEO
Underline Science
Our B2B SaaS startup worked with Safari Capital as a venture and financial partner to help us build, optimize, and adapt our business during our early growth. Aleks and Safari Capital were instrumental in helping us first as an advisor and subsequently as an operating partner with everything from strategic operations, financial management and planning, commercial development, partnerships, and investor relations. Through our collaboration, we successfully raised our early funding rounds, grew revenue at over 3x year-over-year, as well as signed a multi-year multi-million dollar contract with a key strategic partner from the industry propelling our company to the forefront of our market. We’re always ready to collaborate with Safari Capital on strategic projects and special situations.
Arturo Malave
Founder and CEO
Boatrax Corp
