DAKON
Building Value.Structuring Growth.Executing Opportunity.
DAKON is a private investment and advisory firm focused on structuring and executing high-value opportunities across Croatia and Central and Eastern Europe.
Investment. Advisory. Execution.
DAKON is a privately owned investment and advisory firm built on direct execution. We identify, structure, and deliver complex projects across real estate, infrastructure, and private markets. Our work is hands-on, with active involvement throughout the full lifecycle of every engagement.
DAKON
Croatia & CEE
What Sets Us Apart
Speed
We move from opportunity to structured execution quickly, with decisions made directly by principals.
Skin in the Game
We commit capital and remain operationally involved, ensuring full alignment with our partners.
Execution Depth
We manage procurement, contractors, logistics, legal, and financial structuring across the entire project lifecycle.
Institutional Network
Our relationships with developers, financial institutions, and public entities are direct, active, and long-standing.
Track Record
Our experience is built on real projects executed prior to the firm's formal establishment.
What We Do
Investments & Private Equity
Structuring and managing investments for long-term value creation.
Real Estate & Development
From site acquisition to operational asset delivery.
Public & Institutional Projects
Full-cycle execution of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Trade & Logistics
Coordination of supply chains and procurement across markets.
Consulting & Advisory
Strategic and financial advisory for complex transactions.
Market Entry & Partnerships
Supporting international companies entering the region.
Selected Work
Public Infrastructure Project
Role
Full-cycle execution including structuring, procurement, and delivery.
Outcome
Delivered ahead of schedule with full contractor coordination.
Commercial Real Estate Operations
Role
Operational and commercial management of a multi-tenant retail asset.
Outcome
Ongoing performance optimization and tenant coordination.
Hospitality Development
Role
Development and operational setup of a premium residential asset.
Outcome
Income-generating property with full lifecycle execution.
Leadership
Karlo Kaufman
Co-Founder
Leads investment strategy, deal structuring, and institutional partnerships.
Emanuel Dadon
Co-Founder
Leads financial structuring, capital markets access, and advisory mandates.
We are selectively partnering on new opportunities across investment, partnerships, and advisory mandates.
We engage in co-investment, strategic partnerships, and advisory mandates across Croatia and CEE.