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Investor and Advisor
2023
Amyl therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering a breakthrough approach to treating severe peripheral amyloid protein misfolding diseases. By developing novel therapies that recognize and target multiple misfolded proteins, we aim to make a transformative impact on the lives of patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons diseases, or by systemic amyloidosis.
Our approach is shaped by an experienced team with deep drug development experience, and productive collaborations with world-class advisors and partners.
Anchor Investor and Advisor
2023
Established in 2020, Lycian Capital is a private equity fund manager dedicated to Turkey.
Lycian Capital team has a strong track record in private equity, having invested in numerous companies across a wide range of industries. The team has unique operational and management experience in creating value, acting as board member, observer and executive for 30+ companies.
Lycian Capital is backed by Azimut Group, one of Europes largest independent asset managers serving clients in 18 countries with assets under management of over US$90 billion. Azimuts Turkish entity, Azimut Portföy, is the largest independent asset management company in Turkey with over US$7 billion assets under management.
Anchor Investor and Advisor
2023
8090 Industries is an investment firm focused on leading the next industrial revolution. Partnered with over 20 global conglomerates, we leverage our collective expertise and strategic assets to invest in and accelerate the category-defining businesses of tomorrow.
We believe a new generation of trillion dollar businesses will be created around decarbonization, synthetic biology, aerospace, artificial intelligence, energy, and infrastructure. Our flagship Decarbonization initiative focuses on transforming the industrial complex with breakthrough, zero-carbon technologies and significant economic advantages.
We have led investments in breakout companies including Cemvita Factory (bio-refineries decarbonizing heavy industry), Oklo (advanced nuclear microreactors), Infinium (sustainable electrofuels), Quaise (Terrawatt-scale geothermal energy), and Circ (waste free textiles).
8090 Industries has a team of seasoned investors and proven operators with a combined 20+ years of consistent top-decile fund returns, 100+ years of operational leadership, and multiple PhDs with awards of academic excellence in their respective fields.
Anchor Investor and Advisor
2023
Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.; yenilikçi hizmet ve ürünlerini deneyimli kadrosunun tecrübesiyle müşterilerine sunmayı hedefleyen, herhangi bir bankayla sermaye ilişkisi bulunmayan, müşterilerini ön planda tutan tematik yatırım fonları, girişim sermayesi yatırım fonları, ve dijital finansal çözümlerle sektörde fark yaratma iddiası taşıyan bağımsız ve butik bir portföy yönetim şirketidir.
Rota Portföy, 27 yıl Sermaye piyasaları deneyimi olan Tevfik Eraslan tarafından kurulmuştur. Eraslan, Türkiye Sermaye Piyasaları Başkanlığı ve İş Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Genel Müdürlüğü görevlerinde bulunmuştur. Eraslan, halen Borsa İstanbul Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi ve Rota Portföy Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı olarak görev yapmaktadır.
1st Close Investor and Advisor
2023
OpenOfficeSpace.com facilitates the interaction between individuals & companies that are burdened with carrying the cost of their unused (spare) office space and entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to perfect the "perfect office space" at the right price.
Openofficespace.com also features a comprehensive and interactive guide to leasing office space for entrepreneurs and start ups as well as Officebytes TV (improving the workplace one interview at a time)
Anchor Investor and Advisor
2023
E2MC (Earth-to-Mars Capital) invests in space companies globally (except strategic competitors of the United States) starting from the pre-seed stage.
Investor and Advisor
2021
Carrhae Capital is a London based independent asset management firm that focuses on global equities with substantial exposure to Emerging Markets
Lead seed investor (through DEF2)
2020
Payhawk is the finance orchestration platform that unifies global spend management with intelligent automation and real-time payments. Our solution combines corporate cards, expense management, accounts payable, and procure-to-pay in a single platform — eliminating manual processes that slow companies down.
Unlike solutions that force a trade-off between powerful controls and great user experience, Payhawk delivers both, enabling finance teams to drive efficiency and growth while maintaining control. Headquartered in London with 9 offices across Europe and the US, Payhawk serves mid-market and enterprise companies in 32+ countries.
Lead seed investor (through DEF1)
2015
UiPath develops AI technology that mirrors human intelligence with ever-increasing sophistication, transforming how businesses operate, innovate, and compete. The UiPath Platform™ accelerates the shift toward a new era of agentic automation—one where agents, robots, people, and models integrate seamlessly to drive autonomy and smarter decision-making. With a focus on security, accuracy, and resiliency, UiPath is committed to shaping a world where AI enhances human potential and revolutionizes industries.
Lead investor (through DEF1)
2014
Obilet.com, founded in 2012, is an end-to-end travel ticketing platform listing hundreds of bus operators, airlines and ferry companies. Obilet also provides bus operators with a best-in-class Inventory Management System (IMS) in the form of SaaS.
Obilet is the indisputable market leader in Turkey across both B2B and B2C segments with 350+ bus carriers using its IMS software, 25 million monthly visitors, and 12 million app downloads.
Obilet is projected to sell more than 40 million tickets annually in 2023, positioning it as one of the top travel ticketing platforms globally. Recently, Obilet has expanded its category offerings to include hotel bookings and car rental services, and initiated its international expansion with the aim of achieving one of the largest global market coverage in the industry.
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First investor
2012
Property Finder: Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2007. Changing Living for Good in the Region.
Property Finder is MENA’s leading real estate platform. It was founded in Dubai and is driven by a clear purpose: to change living for good in the region.
We are building the region’s first real estate operating system. This smart, scalable platform brings together verified listings, embedded finance, agent productivity tools, and seamless search, all in one place.
We are more than just a platform. We are an ecosystem that champions SuperAgents and certified professionals who are committed to responsive, best-in-class service. Our goal is to help people make smarter property decisions with trust and ease.
We are proud to comply with Dubai Land Department (DLD) regulations. We do not just meet standards. We help shape and elevate them.
Built for homeseekers. Built for homebuyers. Built for our partners and agents. Built for change.
With over 20 years of regional expertise and the backing of top global investors, we are proving what a pioneering, world-class tech company from the Middle East can achieve.
Born in Dubai, with a mission to change living for good in the region.
Cofounder, Investor and Board Member
2010
More than a decade ago we set out with a dream: To have millions of people playing our games all over the globe. We launched our casual puzzle game titles Toy Blast in 2015 and Toon Blast in 2017. Both games disrupted the casual puzzle game genre and rapidly became the most loved products of their type globally. With more than 400 million players, our dream keeps getting bigger. We’re going above and beyond, ever-improving our games and reaching more and more people.
Our goal at Peak is to gather people with high capabilities, strong values, and a will to shape Peak’s story. We always place progress, learning, and becoming a better team at the heart of our decision making. The Peak team has already touched the lives of countless millions of people around the world. Just imagine what we can do with you aboard.
Experience · 15 entries
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Founder (2)
2023
Anchor Investor and Advisor in EBH2 and Investor in EBH1
2023
Founded in 1997, Pan-European VC Earlybird backs exceptional early-stage companies, supporting them through their growth and development phases and providing financial resources, strategic support, plus access to an international network and capital markets.
Through two separate strategies, Earlybird focuses on tech-enabled businesses across software applications, infrastructure, and deep tech, while Earlybird Health focuses on life science breakthroughs accelerated by data-driven analytics and operations. Earlybird also has a pro-bono impact initiative, Vision Lab. With EUR 2.5 billion under management across fund streams and a history of 9 IPOs and 37 trade sales, Earlybird is among Europe’s most established and active venture capital firms.
More information: www.earlybird.com
X: https://x.com/EarlybirdVC
LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/company/earlybird-venture-capital
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlybirdvc/
Investor and Advisor
2023
Amyl therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering a breakthrough approach to treating severe peripheral amyloid protein misfolding diseases. By developing novel therapies that recognize and target multiple misfolded proteins, we aim to make a transformative impact on the lives of patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons diseases, or by systemic amyloidosis.
Our approach is shaped by an experienced team with deep drug development experience, and productive collaborations with world-class advisors and partners.
Anchor Investor and Advisor
2023
Established in 2020, Lycian Capital is a private equity fund manager dedicated to Turkey.
Lycian Capital team has a strong track record in private equity, having invested in numerous companies across a wide range of industries. The team has unique operational and management experience in creating value, acting as board member, observer and executive for 30+ companies.
Lycian Capital is backed by Azimut Group, one of Europes largest independent asset managers serving clients in 18 countries with assets under management of over US$90 billion. Azimuts Turkish entity, Azimut Portföy, is the largest independent asset management company in Turkey with over US$7 billion assets under management.
Anchor Investor and Advisor
2023
8090 Industries is an investment firm focused on leading the next industrial revolution. Partnered with over 20 global conglomerates, we leverage our collective expertise and strategic assets to invest in and accelerate the category-defining businesses of tomorrow.
We believe a new generation of trillion dollar businesses will be created around decarbonization, synthetic biology, aerospace, artificial intelligence, energy, and infrastructure. Our flagship Decarbonization initiative focuses on transforming the industrial complex with breakthrough, zero-carbon technologies and significant economic advantages.
We have led investments in breakout companies including Cemvita Factory (bio-refineries decarbonizing heavy industry), Oklo (advanced nuclear microreactors), Infinium (sustainable electrofuels), Quaise (Terrawatt-scale geothermal energy), and Circ (waste free textiles).
8090 Industries has a team of seasoned investors and proven operators with a combined 20+ years of consistent top-decile fund returns, 100+ years of operational leadership, and multiple PhDs with awards of academic excellence in their respective fields.
Anchor Investor and Advisor
2023
Rota Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.; yenilikçi hizmet ve ürünlerini deneyimli kadrosunun tecrübesiyle müşterilerine sunmayı hedefleyen, herhangi bir bankayla sermaye ilişkisi bulunmayan, müşterilerini ön planda tutan tematik yatırım fonları, girişim sermayesi yatırım fonları, ve dijital finansal çözümlerle sektörde fark yaratma iddiası taşıyan bağımsız ve butik bir portföy yönetim şirketidir.
Rota Portföy, 27 yıl Sermaye piyasaları deneyimi olan Tevfik Eraslan tarafından kurulmuştur. Eraslan, Türkiye Sermaye Piyasaları Başkanlığı ve İş Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Genel Müdürlüğü görevlerinde bulunmuştur. Eraslan, halen Borsa İstanbul Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi ve Rota Portföy Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı olarak görev yapmaktadır.
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