Team
Meet The KAPITL Team
DAVIT SATYAN
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Seasoned entrepreneur and strategic thinker with a proven track record in both corporate and startup environments. Davit has invaluable experience in financial operations with a background in fraud and payments within global gaming firms like PokerStars, Amaya and Tacorp. His profound understanding of this domain has been instrumental in driving significant improvements and safeguarding against online fraud in highly complex environments. His subsequent role as a Senior Business Consultant and Partner supporting companies at various stages from startups to established ventures, developing product strategies and optimising market opportunities laid a solid foundation for his entrepreneurial journey.
Back in 2020 Davit founded a Fintech Startup YAN, spearheading the mission to revolutionise online business banking and eCommerce sales management through the creation of the first Western multi-vertical Super App. His visionary approach and deep understanding of market dynamics made him a compelling figure in the startup landscape. Fluent in four languages, his wide-ranging interests include culture, music, art, science, politics, geopolitics, history and finance. Outside of his entrepreneurial pursuits Davit has garnered acclaim as a pianist and composer, earning awards and recognitions from world-renowned competitions and festivals, including the Montreux Jazz Festival, the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Queen Elisabeth Competition.
ADELE MERIFIELD
Co-Founder & Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

Adele is a highly accomplished real estate solicitor, boasting a wealth of experience in guiding clients through non-contentious transactions. Her expertise extends to advising a diverse clientele including landlords, tenants and corporate entities on various legal intricacies of property dealings from acquisition to disposal and management of both commercial and residential properties. Previously Adele held pivotal roles at Norton Rose Fulbright, a globally renowned firm where she provided exceptional legal counsel to corporations worldwide.
During her tenure as Assistant Counsel at Wildstone Adele expertly managed a vast portfolio of outdoor media infrastructure across Europe, showcasing her proficiency in navigating diverse real estate assets. Her contributions further extended to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP and DLA Piper UK LLP where she honed her skills in delivering integrated legal solutions across continents. With an acute eye for detail and a profound understanding of the real estate landscape Adele has earned a stellar reputation as a trusted advisor in the industry. Over the years Adele specialised in negotiating contracts, conducting due diligence and resolving legal issues; ensuring seamless transactions for clients while delivering tailored legal strategies aligned with their needs. She continues to excel in her field, shaping the future of real estate with her expertise and dedication.
HUSSEIN BADAKHCHANI
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

A visionary CTO with over two decades of professional expertise in financial technology; Hussein has held pivotal roles in prestigious institutions such as the Bankers Automated Clearing System (BACS), Deutsche Bank and VocaLink – now part of MasterCard. Renowned for his strategic foresight and expertise, he authored influential IT decision-making principles, guiding decision-makers across various sectors. His recent ventures as CTO include NOAH, Ziglu and Wave Money, demonstrating his passion for innovation. At NOAH Hussein transformed cross-border transactions and enhanced Bitcoin accessibility. Under his leadership at Ziglu the team developed a P2P payments app for both cryptocurrency and fiat currencies, positioning the company on the verge of securing a $170 million sale to Robinhood. Additionally Hussein’s tenure at Wave Money revolutionised financial inclusion in Myanmar, empowering millions through innovative mobile financial services.
Recognised as a trailblazer, Hussein drives fintech forward with tangible results. His commitment to innovation is evident in his pursuit of merging time-tested principles with emerging technologies and the tokenised economy. He envisions programmable banking as the next evolutionary leap in commercial banking, aiming to revolutionise access to decentralised applications and smart contracts through programmable bank accounts. With meticulous planning and strategic foresight Hussein aims to bring seamless integration and enhanced efficiency to financial systems, shaping the future of fintech.