Cyrus Nikou Bio

Cyrus Nikou is the founder and managing partner of Atar Capital, a Los Angeles based private investment firm he launched in 2016. A serial entrepreneur who believes in strategic investment for future generations, Cyrus oversees all aspects of the firm’s strategy, including mergers & acquisitions, operations, and corporate development. He is the chairman of the board for several companies, including Pathways Health & Community Support, WinCup Corporation, Keypoint Intelligence, and Frontier Integrity Services. Since inception, Atar has acquired and manages a global portfolio of 12 companies, employing over 14,500 people, generating $1.8B in annual revenue. Socially responsible investing is one of the cornerstones of Atar’s investment strategy. As a father of two young children, Cyrus believes it is possible to address some the world’s challenges by making smart investments that will positively impact our and their future. Cyrus maintains deep connections, with contributions of both his time and resources to several local Los Angeles based charities, including: I Have A Dream Foundation – Los Angeles, Los Angeles Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles Mission, and Upward Bound House. Cyrus serves on the board of The Sierra Canyon School, a college preparatory, day and boarding school based in Los Angeles. Born in Vancouver, Canada and raised in Los Angeles, Cyrus is an authentic, dedicated entrepreneur with a successful track record in the private equity and debt markets. Before founding Atar Capital, Cyrus was the co-founder and managing partner of Revolution Capital Group, an L.A. based private equity firm. He is also a former managing partner of IMC Brokers, and also founded Funded Capital. Cyrus holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Corporate Finance from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business.