Acquire and AI-transform US services businesses
Golden Phoenix Capital is a holding company purpose-built for the AI era. We acquire small and midmarket services businesses, deploy intelligent automation across their operations, and compound value for the long term.
Purpose-Built for the AI Era
We’re not just investors—we’re operators with deep expertise in AI, automation, and business transformation.
Strategic Acquisition
We identify high-potential small and midmarket services businesses with strong fundamentals and clear automation opportunities.
AI Integration
Deploy cutting-edge intelligent automation and AI agents to transform operations, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.
Value Compounding
Systematically optimize and scale operations to compound value over the long term, not just quarters.
Portfolio Synergy
Build a portfolio of AI-transformed businesses that share best practices and operational excellence.
How We Transform Businesses
A systematic approach to identifying, acquiring, and transforming service businesses with AI-powered automation.
Discovery & Due Diligence
Rigorous analysis of operational workflows, automation opportunities, and growth potential.
AI Integration
Implement intelligent automation across customer service, operations, and back-office functions.
Performance Enhancement
Continuous monitoring and optimization to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Systematic Growth
Replicate proven playbooks across portfolio companies and expand market reach.
Where We Invest
We are building vertical depth, starting with two sectors where AI impact is immediate and measurable.
Collections & Receivables Management
The US collections industry manages over $200B in receivables annually, yet most agencies still rely on manual dialing and paper-based workflows. AI-driven prioritization, automated outreach, and intelligent negotiation can fundamentally reshape unit economics.
Insurance Claims Processing
Claims handling is a labor-intensive, rules-heavy process across property, casualty, and health insurance. Automated document intake, AI-powered adjudication, and real-time fraud detection can cut cycle times by 40–60% while improving accuracy.
Our sector focus will expand as we prove the playbook. If you operate a services business in another vertical, we’d still like to hear from you.
Operator DNA. Technologist Mindset.
Golden Phoenix Capital was founded by operators and technologists who have built AI systems for Fortune 500 companies, acquired and scaled national services businesses, and know what it takes to transform operations from the inside. We bring direct experience in AI deployment, services operations, and M&A execution.
Anton Nakaliuzhnyi
Technologist and operator who spent nearly a decade at McKinsey & Company building AI and technology automation solutions for Fortune 500 companies. 2x founder of AI startups. Harvard MBA. Software engineer.
Charles Mokuolu
Operator and investor with hands-on experience acquiring and transforming a national healthcare services business. Background in investment banking and private equity. Harvard MBA.
Let’s Talk
Whether you’re a business owner exploring your next chapter or an investor aligned with our thesis, we’d like to hear from you.