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Kanat Mynzhanov is a Kazakhstan-born special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsor and executive, currently serving as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Tavia Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: TAVI), a role he has held since March 18, 2024. Born in 1984, Mynzhanov is also a ten percent owner of Tavia Sponsor Pte. Ltd., the sponsor entity behind the SPAC. Tavia Acquisition Corp. was incorporated in 2024 and is based in Newark, Delaware, with a mailing address in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The company completed its IPO on December 4, 2024, raising $115 million in proceeds with EarlyBirdCapital as left lead underwriter, and its trust holds approximately 100.5% of IPO cash. The SPAC has an 18+9 month tenor and targets general sectors globally, with Mynzhanov describing his mission as advancing the use of critical materials and technologies for a greener tomorrow.
Prior to founding Tavia, Mynzhanov was the founder and former Chief Investment Officer of Bellprescot Asset Management. He also served as director and Chief Executive Officer of Oxus Acquisition Corp. (OXUS), another SPAC, beginning around September 2021. In addition, Mynzhanov became a director of Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS) on February 7, 2024, pursuant to the terms of a Plan of Arrangement, having previously been involved with Oxus in connection with that transaction. His ownership footprint spans three public companies—Oxus Acquisition Corp., Borealis Foods Inc., and Tavia Acquisition Corp.—as documented in SEC insider filings.
Mynzhanov's most notable active deal is Tavia's July 2026 signing of a Letter of Intent with Vita Inclinata Technologies, Inc., a defense and industrials company specializing in helicopter rescue and hoist systems. The proposed business combination values Vita at a pre-money enterprise value of $450 million, contingent on Vita completing a pending strategic acquisition within the defense and industrials market. Mynzhanov praised Vita for building a distinctive business with innovative products, disciplined execution, and a compelling vision, noting that the company is well positioned for its next stage of growth. A definitive agreement was expected within thirty days of the LOI, with closing anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026. Tavia's amendment vote is scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Mynzhanov's career reflects a pattern of sponsoring and leading SPACs targeting energy, technology, and food-sector companies, with a geographic focus spanning Central Asia and global markets. His LinkedIn profile and public statements emphasize a commitment to sustainability and critical materials. He works alongside Askar Mametov, who serves as Tavia's Chief Financial Officer and Director. While specific educational details are not disclosed in the available sources, Mynzhanov's professional trajectory—from founding an asset management firm to leading multiple SPACs—demonstrates deep experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and public company governance.
This record is keyed to SEC CIK 0001881258 — the identifier this person files under in their own name. Every vehicle above is a filing made under that CIK, so “the same person on two shells” is a fact about an SEC identifier rather than about a name that happens to match.
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