Multi-stage investment firm B Capital appoints Timur Akazhanov as general partner

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, announced the appointment of Timur Akazhanov as General Partner.

Based in New York, Akazhanov will focus on strategic growth equity investments in technology and tech-enabled services companies, leveraging B Capital’s capabilities in scaling and globalizing the next generation of cutting-edge businesses. 

He will focus on opportunities where B Capital can achieve significant influence or control via acquisition of large stakes in target companies.

"We are excited to welcome Timur, whose expertise and entrepreneurial spirit align with our mission to accelerate the growth of innovative founders," said Raj Ganguly, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of B Capital, alongside Eduardo Saverin, a co-founder of Facebook.  

A seasoned leader with extensive experience  

Akazhanov joins B Capital with over 15 years of private investing experience spanning deal sourcing, due diligence, execution, board governance, and capital markets activities.

His career includes prominent roles at H.I.G. Capital, Blackstone, Bain Capital, and McKinsey & Company, specializing in technology and tech-enabled services.  

“I admire B Capital's hands-on approach and commitment to being true partners to founders at every stage of their journey," Akazhanov said.

"Together with Raj, Eduardo and the entire B Capital team, I look forward to helping the firm back innovative businesses during a time when technological change is creating so much opportunity to invest capital and apply our value creation strategies," Akazhanov added.

Expanding B Capital’s capabilities  

Akazhanov will work closely with Sami Ahmad, General Partner and Deputy Chief Investment Officer, to expand B Capital’s growth equity strategy. 

"As the technology industry continues to mature, growth stage companies need partners who can provide both capital and strategic value through their continuous evolution," Saverin said.

"With Timur joining our team, we are even better positioned to support promising companies as they scale, offering the deep engagement and long-term commitment needed to build lasting businesses."

Founded in 2015, B Capital has established itself as a global leader in venture growth investments, leveraging a network of nine offices across the U.S. and Asia.

The firm focuses on sectors like technology, healthcare, and climate, managing over $7 billion across multiple funds.