Who we are

At Navex Capital LLC, we serve as a specialized trusted partner to private equity investors, institutional capital providers, business owners, and medium sized corporations seeking strategic growth, operational transformation, and lasting value creation. With deep sector expertise in maritime, shipping, and logistics industries, we bring real-world operational knowledge to complement financial capital, helping clients execute investments, scale operations, and maximize exit outcomes.

About Us

Navex Capital is a strategic advisory and investment consulting firm dedicated to bridging the operational realities of the maritime and logistics sectors with the financial ambitions of institutional capital. Founded by Harun (Aaron) Duzgoren, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in private equity‑backed businesses and 5 exits, Navex Capital brings deep, hands‑on insight to both sides of the investment table.

Our Mission

"To empower private equity firms, institutional investors, and business owners with strategic insight, hands-on leadership, and due diligence expertise that drives exceptional growth and lasting enterprise value in the maritime, transport, logistics, and marine services sectors."

Through board-level leadership, executive advisory, and M&A support, we partner with clients to execute strategy with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Our Vision

"To become the go-to strategic partner and board-level advisor for capital allocators and operators navigating transformation, investment, and growth across the global maritime and logistics landscape."

We envision a future where experienced counsel in niche markets, disciplined execution, and deep-sector knowledge converge to shape resilient, high-performing businesses.

Our Core Values

Integrity First

Entrepreneurial Thinking

Sector Mastery

Client-centered Partnership

Execution Excellence

Long-term Value Creation

Why Navex Capital?

While financial capital is plentiful, focused operational excellence is not. Navex Capital provides the strategic and operational horsepower to bridge that gap by helping its clients to make faster and higher‑quality decisions, enabling them to deliver stronger performance, and achieving superior outcomes at exit events.

Our Value Proposition

“Navex Capital provides hands-on strategic advisory, board-level leadership, and sector-specialized insight that helps investors, lenders and operators unlock hidden value, execute with confidence, and build lasting advantage in complex, capital-intensive industries.”

Meet the Founder

Harun Aaron Duzgoren has led commercial, operational, and strategic functions across global maritime and transport enterprises for 25 years, having lived and operated in different geographies (North America, South America, EMEA, APAC) with seven different private equity sponsors and participated in five successful exits. His track record combines boardroom‑level strategy with frontline operational fluency at a global level, a rare blend that enables Navex Capital to offer credible, effective, and actionable advice.