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Bakari Akil

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Private Equity & Mergers and Acquisitions
Small Business Operations & Growth Strategy
Leadership & Organizational Development
Education & Mentorship in Entrepreneurship

Bakari Ali is the founder of Graves Hall Capital, a firm focused on acquiring and growing small businesses. With a strong background in private equity and M&A, Bakari brings operational insight, deal execution skills, and people-first leadership to every acquisition.

Recent Acquisitions:

2023: Acquired NYP Corp, a burlap manufacturing company, in partnership with Granite Creek Partners, LLC. Recruited the CEO and serves on the board.
2021: Acquired an educational technology company in partnership with Iron Creek Partners, LLC.

Past Experience:

Director of Corporate Development – Engineering Software Company
Head of M&A – Artificial Intelligence Firm
Director – Tech-Focused Private Equity Firm

Across these roles, Bakari has sourced, negotiated, and executed multi-million-dollar acquisitions.

Academic Role:

📚 Visiting Lecturer at Cornell University’s Graduate School of Management, teaching MBA candidates how to buy and lead small businesses.

Leadership Approach:

Bakari values integrity, humility, and team-building. He believes great businesses are built by empowering employees and honoring the legacy of former owners.

“I don’t show up as the expert on your business—I show up to listen, learn, and lead with respect.”