Duran Cesur

Founding Partner at Atlas Ventures
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(386) 825-5501
Location
London, England, United Kingdom, UK
Languages
  • Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Russian Elementary proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency

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Duran is a true friend and an excellent person to work with. He successfully combines his creative skills and diligence with his friendly and supportive personality. He sets high standards for his work and exceeds expectations while making sure that everyone around him benefits from his work. He makes everyone and everything around him better and better.

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Experience

    • Singapore
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founding Partner
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Fund focused on industrial decarbonisation and digitalisation technologies Fund focused on industrial decarbonisation and digitalisation technologies

    • India
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Non Executive Board Member
      • Feb 2020 - Present

      Led Seed round Led Seed round

    • United Kingdom
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Observer
      • Sep 2022 - Present
    • United Kingdom
    • Computer & Network Security
    • Investor
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Led the Pre-Seed round Led the Pre-Seed round

    • United Kingdom
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investor
      • Sep 2022 - Present
    • United Kingdom
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investment Mentor - Technology Developer Accelerator Programme
      • Jul 2023 - Present

      Supporting and mentoring entrepreneurs in clean automotive and mobility sectors. Supporting and mentoring entrepreneurs in clean automotive and mobility sectors.

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Advisor
      • Sep 2021 - Present
    • United Kingdom
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Angel Investor
      • Nov 2020 - Present
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Angel Investor
      • Jan 2017 - Present

      Angel investor in: - Nuada (Carbon Capture) - Ai Build (SaaS, AI) - Freetrade (Fintech) - Vmind (SaaS, AI) - Syntonym (SaaS, AI) - Imperium Drive (Mobility, teleoperations) - Kodris (Edtech) - Infyos (ESG management/supply chain) Angel investor in: - Nuada (Carbon Capture) - Ai Build (SaaS, AI) - Freetrade (Fintech) - Vmind (SaaS, AI) - Syntonym (SaaS, AI) - Imperium Drive (Mobility, teleoperations) - Kodris (Edtech) - Infyos (ESG management/supply chain)

    • Singapore
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Observer
      • Mar 2022 - Oct 2022
    • Germany
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investor (via Vinci)
      • Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

      Led Seed round Led Seed round

    • Türkiye
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Observer
      • Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

      Led Seed round Led Seed round

    • United Kingdom
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Observer
      • Sep 2020 - Oct 2022

    • Non Executive Board Member
      • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020

      Led Seed round

    • United Kingdom
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Non Executive Board Member
      • Aug 2020 - Oct 2022

      Led Seed round Led Seed round

    • Türkiye
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Non Executive Board Member
      • Mar 2019 - Oct 2022

      Led Pre-seed round Led Pre-seed round

    • Netherlands
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investment Director
      • Sep 2018 - Oct 2022

      Vinci invests in early-stage European tech companies in mobility, industry 4.0, energy storage and management, supply chain and logistics. Vinci invests in early-stage European tech companies in mobility, industry 4.0, energy storage and management, supply chain and logistics.

    • Germany
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Observer
      • Jun 2019 - Feb 2022

      Led Seed round Led Seed round

    • United Kingdom
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Strategy Advisor
      • Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
    • Investment Manager
      • Apr 2016 - Jul 2018

      Originated and executed investments in start-ups in cleantech, water technologies, new materials, industrial automation/industry 4.0, asset monitoring and security. Other aspects of the role included carrying out due diligence, valuations and negotiations through to completion of investment, as well as management of investment at a Board level. Originated and executed investments in start-ups in cleantech, water technologies, new materials, industrial automation/industry 4.0, asset monitoring and security. Other aspects of the role included carrying out due diligence, valuations and negotiations through to completion of investment, as well as management of investment at a Board level.

    • United Kingdom
    • Nanotechnology Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Observer
      • May 2017 - Jun 2018

      Led seed round Led seed round

    • Director of Strategy and Analysis
      • Sep 2014 - Mar 2016
    • India
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consultant
      • Jan 2012 - Feb 2014

      Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for clients across multiple industries including insurance, financial services, industrial goods, consumer goods, sustainability and nonprofit sectors. Researched industries, conducted due diligence, analysed data, and delivered presentations to senior client teams. Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for clients across multiple industries including insurance, financial services, industrial goods, consumer goods, sustainability and nonprofit sectors. Researched industries, conducted due diligence, analysed data, and delivered presentations to senior client teams.

    • Summer Consultant
      • Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

      Worked on a project on improving the profitability of a top-tier Turkish company; supported the team with gathering information through stakeholder interviews, operational and financial data analysis, and consolidation of findings for turnaround strategy development. Worked on a project on improving the profitability of a top-tier Turkish company; supported the team with gathering information through stakeholder interviews, operational and financial data analysis, and consolidation of findings for turnaround strategy development.

    • United Kingdom
    • Investment Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Remote Turkey Analyst
      • Feb 2009 - Dec 2010

      Exclusive Analysis is a specialist intelligence company that forecasts commercially relevant political and violent risks worldwide. We leverage our source network and methodology to deliver accurate, decision-ready forecasts to a broad range of sectors. These include insurance and reinsurance, financial services, shipping, banking, oil and gas, aviation, mining, cargo and logistics, governments, NGOs and media. Exclusive Analysis is a specialist intelligence company that forecasts commercially relevant political and violent risks worldwide. We leverage our source network and methodology to deliver accurate, decision-ready forecasts to a broad range of sectors. These include insurance and reinsurance, financial services, shipping, banking, oil and gas, aviation, mining, cargo and logistics, governments, NGOs and media.

    • Senior Consultant
      • Sep 2007 - Oct 2010

      FactSet is a leading provider of financial information and analytic applications for investment professionals around the globe. FactSet offers instant access to data and analytics to thousands of analysts, portfolio managers, and investment bankers at the world’s premier financial institutions. The top 10 global investment banks and 95 of the world’s top 100 asset managers use our services. FactSet has been listed as one of Forbes’ “200 Best Small Companies” for 11 consecutive… Show more FactSet is a leading provider of financial information and analytic applications for investment professionals around the globe. FactSet offers instant access to data and analytics to thousands of analysts, portfolio managers, and investment bankers at the world’s premier financial institutions. The top 10 global investment banks and 95 of the world’s top 100 asset managers use our services. FactSet has been listed as one of Forbes’ “200 Best Small Companies” for 11 consecutive years. Across the office or across the globe, FactSet connects investment professionals to the essential information, technology, and individuals they need for success. Show less FactSet is a leading provider of financial information and analytic applications for investment professionals around the globe. FactSet offers instant access to data and analytics to thousands of analysts, portfolio managers, and investment bankers at the world’s premier financial institutions. The top 10 global investment banks and 95 of the world’s top 100 asset managers use our services. FactSet has been listed as one of Forbes’ “200 Best Small Companies” for 11 consecutive… Show more FactSet is a leading provider of financial information and analytic applications for investment professionals around the globe. FactSet offers instant access to data and analytics to thousands of analysts, portfolio managers, and investment bankers at the world’s premier financial institutions. The top 10 global investment banks and 95 of the world’s top 100 asset managers use our services. FactSet has been listed as one of Forbes’ “200 Best Small Companies” for 11 consecutive years. Across the office or across the globe, FactSet connects investment professionals to the essential information, technology, and individuals they need for success. Show less

    • Türkiye
    • Investment Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Investment Banking Summer Intern
      • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

      - Conducted extensive research on various industries used in company reports and presented to supervisors under deadline pressure and changing priorities - Prepared teasers on companies to be sent to potential investors throughout Europe - Produced outlook reports on the economy and industry. Prepared simplified income statements, balance sheets and crucial graphs on company statistics for investors - Gained familiarity with diverse industries including pharmaceuticals… Show more - Conducted extensive research on various industries used in company reports and presented to supervisors under deadline pressure and changing priorities - Prepared teasers on companies to be sent to potential investors throughout Europe - Produced outlook reports on the economy and industry. Prepared simplified income statements, balance sheets and crucial graphs on company statistics for investors - Gained familiarity with diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, transportation, utilities, power generation and foundry industries and developed practical knowledge on IPO's, mergers and acquisitions, and privatisation cases in Turkey and around the world Show less - Conducted extensive research on various industries used in company reports and presented to supervisors under deadline pressure and changing priorities - Prepared teasers on companies to be sent to potential investors throughout Europe - Produced outlook reports on the economy and industry. Prepared simplified income statements, balance sheets and crucial graphs on company statistics for investors - Gained familiarity with diverse industries including pharmaceuticals… Show more - Conducted extensive research on various industries used in company reports and presented to supervisors under deadline pressure and changing priorities - Prepared teasers on companies to be sent to potential investors throughout Europe - Produced outlook reports on the economy and industry. Prepared simplified income statements, balance sheets and crucial graphs on company statistics for investors - Gained familiarity with diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, transportation, utilities, power generation and foundry industries and developed practical knowledge on IPO's, mergers and acquisitions, and privatisation cases in Turkey and around the world Show less

Education

  • INSEAD
    MBA, MBA
    2011 - 2011
  • Swarthmore College
    BA, Economics and Mathematics
    2003 - 2007
  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
    General Course (Exchange Student), Mathematics
    2005 - 2006
  • TEV Inanc Turkes Ozel Lisesi
    High School
    1996 - 2003

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