Kerim Kotan
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Description
Kerim Kotan
Investor Profile
Kerim Kotan has backed more than 13 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 54% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Turkey, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Advertising, Internet of Things, SaaS.
Stage Focus
- Seed (54%)
- Series Unknown (23%)
- Angel (8%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
- Series A (8%)
Country Focus
- Turkey (69%)
- United States (8%)
- United Kingdom (8%)
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- Canada (8%)
- Germany (8%)
Industry Focus
- Advertising
- Internet Of Things
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Battery
- Manufacturing
- Service Industry
- Digital Entertainment
- Agriculture
- Agtech
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who does Kerim Kotan frequently co-invest with?
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