Krystel Bendahan πŸš€

Ecosystem builder: Propelling digital transformation, innovation & growth since 2011 (1x🀝, 1xπŸ¦„,3xπŸ“ˆ) | VC Scout & startup mentor | Open Innovation | Nova talent

πŸ“ United KingdomπŸ”„ Updated September 2026πŸ’Ό 1 investmentsπŸ“… 3 years investingπŸ—“ Last invested Apr 2023
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2024
EIR
Jun 2024
2080 Ventures is a venture capital accelerator focusing on emerging markets. 2080 Ventures provides top-tier startup acceleration tailored to the local markets, leveraging managing partners backgrounds at global accelerators like Techstars and 500 Global, as well as experience in startups, investments, and exits β€” 2 startup exits (1 IPO, 1 M&A). Partners have also invested in 3 unicorns (Animoca Brands, SpaceX, Cerebras) and as many as 20+ early and growth-stage companies. HOW WE HELP: βœ… Acceleration programs online, on-site & hybrid βœ… Investments βœ… Community & events βœ… Advising: mentorship, one-on-one sessions & office hours, growth, product, sales, design, export innovation, entry market strategies, and much more! βœ… Build a startup ecosystem from the ground up for corporate & government WHY US: πŸš€ 10+ years of team experience at global accelerators, first-hand experience growing startups as founders & VCs. πŸš€ 15+ countries where the team already run programs from San Francisco, CIS, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and more. πŸš€ 5300+ mentors available via our network from 500 Global, Techstars, Alibaba, Google, Uber, and many more. CONTACT US: πŸ—£οΈ Pitch us form at the website β€” https://www.2080.ventures πŸ“§ Email for partnership & inquiry β€” info@2080.ventures πŸŽ™οΈ Stay tuned for new episodes β€” coming soon πŸŽ₯ Subscribe & share β€” https://www.youtube.com/@2080ventures #2080Ventures #VC #startupaccelerator #startups #growth
Deal Partner
May 2024
Ganas Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed Web 2 and Web 3 community-driven startups in the US and Latin America.
Consultant & Strategic Advisor
2024
One stop shop for hands-on global ecosystem building that helps corporations, entrepreneurs, investors and enthusiasts build impactful ventures with sustainable international growth. We work as an extension of your team via our 360ΒΊ INNOVATION ADVISORY: * For founders: fractional COO/CSO/CHO/COS/Expansion Manager. We assist with fundraising strategies, hiring a great team, creating a real culture that doesnt just sit on a website, Go-To-Market strategies and soft-landing. Our core expertise particularly benefits B2B startups in (pre)growth/expansion phase. * For VCs: Scouting, Venture Partner, Commercial and technical due diligence, ecosystem/investors relations, platform support, mentorship/business development for portfolio, market analysis, deep dives, events... * For corporates: technology scouting, innovation antenna, due diligence, startup collaborations, corporate venturing, open innovation, ecosystem immersions *For governments/institutions: innovation hub and acceleration program creation * For the ecosystem: PR&Comms, lasting connections with international counterparts, vertical deep dives, trend analysis, workshops, learning/business expeditions, acceleration programs, mentorship, hub set up. #WeConnect2LATAM #WeConnect2Israel #WeConnect2Africa #WeConnect2APAC #WeConnect2Europe #OpenInnovation
2023
Angel Investor
Apr 2023
We create the future of industries by building and scaling ventures and startup collaborations with the world’s leading corporations. Rainmaking is a global innovation firm specialising in venture building, startup collaboration, and corporate transformation. We help large organisations accelerate their growth and boost their impact through three routes: * New ventures built from scratch, leveraging corporate assets and entrepreneurial talent * Startup partnerships that bring frontier capabilities to corporate BUs, providing competitive advantage * Coaching programmes that equip corporations and other large organisations, such as Universities, with the mindset and skills needed to transform themselves from the inside out In our 17+ years of experience, we’ve: * Launched 250+ ventures and co-ventures * Accelerated 1,400+ startups through Startupbootcamp * Worked with ENGIE, IKEA, Ramboll, Maersk, Velux, Barclays, and Tryg * Delivered impact in energy, transport, health, financial services, and smart cities * Created $5bn+ in equity value and a 112% IRR across our venture portfolio We are entrepreneurs, not consultants, with skin in the game, a global founder network, and a track record of ventures that survive, scale, and succeed.
2022
Sr. Account Director & Client Success Partner
Jan 2022
HiveMind are disrupting the status quo by reinventing how companies find and engage with the expertise they need to stay relevant in a hyper-connected and fast changing world. We work with clients who are looking to innovate and change their organisations with the right expertise, in the right place for the right length of time, underpinned by open frameworks and solutions via a blended model of consulting and resourcing. Our community brings together independent experts in technology, design, and change. All driven by common values, the desire to change the way the world works and a commitment to delivering for their clients.
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