Kia Besharat

Executive Chairman | Centurion One Capital Bahamas Ltd.

At the helm of Centurion One Capital, Kia Besharat is redefining the art of investment banking. As Founder and Executive Chairman, he leads with a singular mission: to ignite the world’s most visionary entrepreneurs to conquer the greatest challenges of tomorrow, fueling their ambitions with transformative capital, unparalleled expertise, and a global network of influential connections.

With over 17 years of private equity and investment banking expertise, Kia has orchestrated transactions exceeding $50 billion, earning his reputation as a titan in the industry. His journey includes pivotal roles as Senior Managing Director and Managing Director at leading independent global merchant and investment banks, where he honed his ability to identify and amplify potential. Kia’s entrepreneurial instinct, technical acumen, and relationship mastery empower him to propel early-stage companies—those valued at $5 billion and under—to unprecedented heights. Through personal investments and strategic guidance, he has catalyzed the growth of hundreds of public and private enterprises, transforming bold ideas into market-defining realities.

A graduate of McGill University (Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Management) and the University of Edinburgh (Master of Science in Finance and Investment), Kia’s intellectual rigor is complemented by his athletic prowess. A former NCAA Division 1 tennis player and professional competitor on the global stage, he brings the same discipline and tenacity to his professional endeavors. In 2018, Kia’s transformative contributions earned him a nomination for the Investment Industry Association of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award.