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Tailored advisory and investment solutions for small and middle-market businesses

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Taking your business to the next level

Our bespoke services are designed to support small and middle market businesses at every stage of their lifecycle. Whether you need operational assistance, growth investment, or are exploring exit opportunities, we bring our extensive expertise and network to help you achieve your goals, providing tailored Advisory & Investment solutions that are as unique as the businesses we serve – all under one roof.

advisory and investment solutions for small and middle-market businesses

Mergers & Acquisitions

Meliora Group provides world-class M&A Advisory, expertly managing transactions across a wide spectrum of industries.
Investments Fund | Partnering for Transformational Growth

Investments

We operate an Investment Fund allowing us to pursue minority and control investment opportunities.
advisory and investment solutions for small and middle-market businesses

Growth Consulting

Our Growth Consulting team assists a wide range of businesses with improving profitability and developing growth scale plans.

Recent M&A Transactions

Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Advisory services, HIC Capital Acquisition of ascent
Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Advisory services, Axial Medical sale to acrotec
Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Advisory services, IFS Impact sale to ryder ever better
Sierra Keystone
PDC Tenforce
All Transactions

*Includes engagements where Meliora’s principals were involved while affiliated with other firms; logos shown for identification only, no endorsement implied

Latest Investments

Meliora Group Investment in OpenAI
Greco Truly Greek
Esusu
Gravitics
Kaia
Cantina lime
All Portfolio Companies

Recent Growth Consulting Clients

Business Growth Consulting Client
Business Growth Consulting Client, Mahoneys - Tombstone
Business Growth Consulting Client, Us Fertility
Business Growth Consulting Client, Gerard Daniel
Business Growth Consulting Client, Newman paper
Business Growth Consulting Client, Vintage Tub & Bath
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*Includes engagements where Meliora’s principals were involved while affiliated with other firms

Latest News

Investment: Kaia

We are happy to announce our investment in Kaia South End.
Meliora Group Investment in OpenAI

Investment: OpenAI

Meliora GF-I is thrilled to announce our recent investment in OpenAI.
Greco Truly Greek Logo

Investment: Greco

Meliora GF-I is pleased to announce our strategic growth investment in GRECO.
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Dariy Al-Khamid

Founding Partner

Viktor Lobov

Founding Partner

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Status:

Current

Primary Industry:

Technology

Investment Year:

2024

HQ:

San Francisco, CA

Website:

https://openai.com/

Meliora Group Investment in OpenAI
Founded in 2015, OpenAI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, pushing the boundaries of AGI (artificial general intelligence) to benefit humanity. Known for pioneering AI models like GPT, OpenAI crafts neural networks that excel in natural language processing, robotics, and more. With a sharp focus on safety, ethical AI deployment, and collaboration, they tackle the biggest challenges in AI’s societal impact. By democratizing access to these powerful models, OpenAI is not only advancing cutting-edge technology but also shaping the future of human-AI interaction in ways we once thought impossible.

Status:

Current

Primary Industry:

Food and Beverage

Investment Year:

2024

HQ:

Boston, MA

Website:

https://grecotrulygreek.com

Greco Truly Greek
Greco is a fast-casual restaurant that offers authentic Greek cuisine, focusing on providing a genuine Greek dining experience with traditional food, vibrant atmosphere, and warm hospitality. They serve a variety of Greek dishes made from fresh, high-quality ingredients and offer convenient options for takeout and delivery through their app. Greco has locations in Greater Boston and Washington, DC.

Status:

Current

Primary Industry:

Financial Services

Investment Year:

2022

HQ:

New York City, NY

Website:

https://esusurent.com/

Esusu
Esusu is a financial technology company that provides solutions to help individuals and families build credit and achieve financial stability. It leverages data and innovative technology to offer credit building, rent reporting, and financial wellness tools, enabling users to improve their credit scores and access financial services. By partnering with property managers and financial institutions, Esusu aims to create equitable financial opportunities for underserved communities.

Status:

Current

Primary Industry:

Aerospace and Defense

Investment Year:

2022

HQ:

Seattle, WA

Website:

https://www.gravitics.com/

Gravitics
Gravitics specializes in the design and manufacture of large space structures, with a focus on pressurized space station modules. Their flagship product, StarMax, is a versatile space platform designed to provide substantial habitable volume for various applications, including research, manufacturing, and habitation. These modules are key components for scalable space platforms and are designed to support both commercial and defense-related space missions. Gravitics recently secured a $125 million contract with Axiom Space to supply spacecraft for Axiom’s commercial space station, highlighting their role in advancing infrastructure for the growing space economy.

Status:

Current

Primary Industry:

Food and Beverage

Investment Year:

2024

HQ:

Boston, MA

Website:

https://kaiasouthend.com

Kaia
Kaia is a dynamic modern Greek concept and craft cocktail bar located in the rapidly developing South End neighborhood of Boston. It features Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on fresh, local produce, and daily fresh seafood from Greece, showcased in a unique raw bar and feta bar. Kaia offers a casual-chic dining restaurant, a lounge for semi-private functions, and a lively craft cocktail bar. This concept fills several voids in the neighborhood, providing a niche dinner and brunch option, a vibrant bar scene, and a modern interpretation of classic Greek food.

Status:

Current

Primary Industry:

Food and Beverage

Investment Year:

2024

HQ:

Ardmore, OK

Website:

https://www.cantinalime.com/

Cantina lime
Cantina Lime Cocina y Copas is a chain of Tex-Mex restaurants that combines fresh, natural ingredients with a lively atmosphere for a fun dining experience. Their menu offers a variety of traditional Mexican dishes, paired with innovative cocktails and beverages. The restaurant is known for hosting events, including live music and specials, making it a great spot for both casual dining and celebratory gatherings. Additionally, they offer catering services for private events, ensuring a full-service experience that reflects their commitment to quality and hospitality.

Dana Boguslavskaya

Analyst

Dana began her finance career as a Portfolio Analyst Assistant at Astra Asset Management, where she played a pivotal role in crafting investment strategies for both equity and debt markets. Her responsibilities included producing in-depth market research, tracking investment performance, and adjusting strategies in response to regulatory changes. She also contributed to two startup initiatives, designing a fintech platform for transaction splitting and developing a business plan for a motorized pool accessory.
In her free time, Dana stays active with snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, and kickboxing. She’s also passionate about music, travel, and experiencing different cultures through food.
Dana earned her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance & Banking from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business.

Kate Burilkina

Analyst

Kate began her finance career as a Financial Assistant at State Construction, where she started immersing herself in the world of finance. She then advanced her career by joining Wildberries, the leading online retailer in Eastern Europe, where she worked as a Budget Analyst. Additionally, Kate co-founded a digital marketing startup and served as the Financial Analyst. Her primary responsibilities included developing and managing financial statements and reports.
Beyond her studies, Kate hosts a podcast, enjoys surfing, and reads both classical and business literature.
Kate holds a degree in Financial Wealth Management from Suffolk University.

Viktor Lobov

Founding Partner

Prior to co-founding Meliora Group, Viktor assisted lower-middle-market companies with exploring their strategic alternatives, fundraising, recapitalization, and executing business sale transactions. His core expertise lies in managing sell-side M&A transactions with owner-operated businesses in consumer, industrial, business services, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. He has years of experience in structuring and negotiating transactions with private equity and venture capital professionals.
Viktor is also an active board member of a number of US-based businesses where he oversees growth and financing initiatives.
In his free time, Viktor loves to travel, network, discover hidden-gem restaurants, and practice boxing.
Viktor holds a BSBA from Northeastern University, graduating summa cum laude.

Dariy Al-Khamid

Founding Partner

Before co-founding Meliora Group, Dariy established a strong foundation in both sell-side and buy-side transactions across the logistics, technology, and consumer industries. His career has spanned from strategic consulting for lower-middle-market businesses to advising on high-profile transactions for some of the world’s most prestigious public companies. Prior to this, Dariy successfully founded and managed several small business ventures in the eCommerce, wholesale, and retail sectors.
Currently, Dariy is a board member of several businesses where he guides efficiency and scalability.
Outside of work, Dariy is passionate about reading psychology and scientific literature, exploring breakthrough technologies, and staying active through martial arts and tennis.
Dariy holds a BSBA from Northeastern University, where he graduated summa cum laude.

Status:

Current

Primary Industry:

Aerospace and Defense

Investment Year:

2021

HQ:

Hawthorne, CA

Website:

https://www.spacex.com

SpaceX
SpaceX is an aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft. The company focuses on reducing space travel costs and making space exploration more accessible. It is known for its reusable rockets, such as the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, and its Dragon spacecraft, which delivers supplies to the International Space Station. SpaceX is also developing the Starship spacecraft for future missions to the Moon and Mars.