Milaya Capital

Milaya Capital was founded by Yasam Ayavefe in 2017 and has since grown into a multi-sector operation with over 2,000 employees across more than 10 countries. The company keeps its head offices in three locations, London, Dubai, and Athens, and operates independently of any banking or insurance institution. That independence has been a deliberate choice from the start, giving the company room to move based on its own strategy rather than outside pressure.

The company works across six main sectors. Real estate is one of the largest. Milaya Capital manages over 150 residential and commercial units across prime Dubai locations, including Il Primo, Address Sky Views, Address Fountain Views, and Bugatti Tower. The focus is on long-term asset management and tenant stability rather than quick turnover, which lines up with how the rest of the company operates.

Hospitality is another core area. Milaya Capital runs hotel operations in both Greece and the UAE, with Mileo The Palm on Palm Jumeirah being the most recent addition. The hospitality side of the business covers a range of styles and guest needs, from short leisure stays to longer residential-style living.

In the energy sector, the company operates through Milaya Energy, a service provider in the oil and gas industry. The team brings over 40 years of combined experience in upstream and downstream operations, and the business is set up to move fast when needed without cutting corners on quality or safety.

Private aviation is handled through MileoJets. This side of the business is built around discretion and efficiency, offering bespoke travel arrangements for business and personal use. The service is designed for clients who need a flight organised on short notice with no fuss.

Technology and retail round out the portfolio. Milaya Capital has invested in companies like The Black Penny and OXO Tech, covering sectors from restaurants and bars to business software and beyond.

Across all of its operations, Milaya Capital runs on a simple principle, think globally and act locally. The company works with over 200 brands and keeps its focus on what actually works in each market it operates in, rather than applying the same playbook everywhere. Within Yasam Ayavefe's wider group of ventures, Milaya Capital is the platform that ties everything together, managing the moving parts across property, hospitality, energy, aviation, and technology from its three offices around the world.