BASED IN NEW YORK CITY

KEVAN
BARTZ

Scrappy entrepreneur.
Inventor & futurist.
Free thinker building what matters.

TOTAL EXITS
$39M
CAPITAL RAISED
$174M
GREEN TECH
WAVE + PIPELINE
PREVIOUS EXITS
3+
10+ years building • New York City
01 / ABOUT

A builder who thinks differently.

Kevan Bartz is a scrappy entrepreneur, technology enthusiast, inventor, and investor who operates with the clarity of an abstract thinker and the conviction of a futurist. Based in New York City, he has spent more than a decade founding and scaling companies that create tangible value.

He successfully exited Belmont Knight and Associates via acquisition for $25 million, and previously exited Lite Garden Inc. and NextGen Business Services for a combined $14 million — bringing his total exits to $39 million. He recently launched Lite Garden Capital and raised $174 million for future private equity acquisitions, applying minimalist principles and scrappy execution to institutional capital deployment.

His intellectual property underpins multiple leading sports fantasy and online gambling platforms—quietly powering user experiences for millions while generating significant returns through strategic licensing and partnerships.

Beyond business, Kevan contributes to the scientific community through green energy innovation. His work on wave generation technology and pipeline generators explores new frontiers in sustainable power—turning natural forces and existing infrastructure into clean, efficient energy solutions.

Kevan Bartz — New York City office
Operating globally • Based in New York City
02 / VENTURES

Companies built. Exits realized. Capital deployed.

From scrappy founding to successful exits and now deploying significant institutional capital through Lite Garden Capital.

Lite Garden Capital
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
Newly launched investment vehicle. Focused on AI technologies and green energy — disciplined acquisitions built to maximize returns for partners and clients.
$174M
RAISED FOR FUTURE ACQUISITIONS
Belmont Knight and Associates
FORMER MANAGING PARTNER
Built and scaled a premier business services and legal services platform over a decade+ of hands-on leadership and operational excellence.
SUCCESSFULLY EXITED VIA ACQUISITION — $25 MILLION
Lite Garden Inc.
FOUNDER • SUCCESSFUL EXIT
Innovative venture delivering practical technology and efficient systems. Built with minimalist principles and a focus on real utility and scalable execution.
$14M Combined
LITE GARDEN INC. + NEXTGEN BUSINESS SERVICES
NextGen Business Services
FOUNDER • SUCCESSFUL EXIT
Delivered next-generation business solutions and strategic services. Modern operational frameworks that helped ambitious organizations scale efficiently.
KEY IP LEGACY
Core intellectual property continues to power major sports fantasy platforms and online gambling operators worldwide.
PART OF $14M COMBINED EXIT WITH LITE GARDEN INC.
03 / INNOVATIONS

Green energy.
Real invention.
Future infrastructure.

Wave Generation Technology

Advancing systems that efficiently convert the kinetic energy of ocean and water waves into reliable, clean electricity. Focused on practical deployment, durability in harsh marine environments, and maximizing energy yield for coastal and island communities.

Pipeline Generators

Developing innovative generator technologies integrated with pipeline infrastructure. These systems recover otherwise lost energy from fluid dynamics and pressure differentials, turning existing energy transport networks into distributed power producers.

TECHNOLOGY ENTHUSIAST • INVENTOR
Abstract thinking applied to the physical world.

Every invention starts with questioning assumptions. Kevan brings a futurist lens and minimalist discipline to energy systems—designing for elegance, efficiency, and real-world scalability.

PATENTS & IP IN DEVELOPMENT
Kevan Bartz
ENTREPRENEUR • INVENTOR • FUTURIST
Kevan Bartz
New York City
04 / THE MINDSET

Ten principles. One operating system.

These attributes aren't labels—they're the lens through which every decision is made.

Scrappy Entrepreneur

Resourceful execution. No excuses. Built multiple companies from the ground up with grit, creativity, and relentless focus on outcomes.

Technology Enthusiast

Obsessed with leverage. Constantly exploring new tools, platforms, and systems that multiply impact and reduce friction.

Inventor

Turns abstract ideas into working prototypes and protected IP. Green energy systems, digital platforms, and operational tools.

Investor

Deploys capital with conviction. Launching PE fund to back founders who share the same clarity and execution bias.

Abstract Thinker

Sees systems, patterns, and leverage points others miss. Connects disparate ideas into elegant, high-impact solutions.

Car Guy

Engineering appreciation meets performance obsession. Precision, speed, and beautiful mechanics inform how he builds everything else.

Athletic

Discipline forged in the gym translates directly to business. Consistency, recovery, and pushing limits define the approach.

Futurist

Anticipates shifts in technology, energy, and human systems. Positions ventures and inventions at the edge of what's next.

Minimalist

Eliminates noise. Focuses only on what creates outsized value. Clean lines in life, code, strategy, and design.

Operational Executor

Every business built and operated cash flow positive from day one. No burn, no excuses — revenue disciplines strategy, and profit validates every move.

05 / TIMELINE

Mission log.

2026
Lite Garden Capital Launched + $174M Raised
Successfully launched new private equity platform and closed $174 million in commitments for future high-conviction acquisitions across technology, infrastructure, and growth sectors.
LITE GARDEN CAPITAL PE FUND $174M RAISED
EXIT • 2025
Belmont Knight and Associates Acquired — $25M
Successfully exited Belmont Knight and Associates via strategic acquisition for $25 million after more than a decade of building and scaling the platform as Managing Partner.
$25M EXIT SUCCESSFUL LIQUIDITY
2020 — PRESENT
Green Energy R&D
Active development of wave generation systems and pipeline-integrated generators. Bridging scientific research with practical, deployable clean energy technology.
WAVE ENERGY SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
2018 — 2025
Lite Garden Inc. & NextGen Business Services — Successful Exits
Founded, scaled, and successfully exited both ventures. Delivered strong returns and valuable IP (sports fantasy & iGaming) while building operational excellence and minimalist systems that scaled efficiently.
2018 — 2024
IP Development & Licensing
Core intellectual property developed and licensed to major operators in sports fantasy and online gambling. Quiet infrastructure powering user experiences at scale.
IP FANTASY SPORTS iGAMING
06 / CONNECT

Direct line.

For partnerships, investments, speaking engagements, press, or meaningful conversations.

Based in New York City • Open to global opportunities
This site and brand are managed directly by Kevan Bartz.