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Sente Ventures
Venture capitalLondon · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Sente targets the funding gaps that limit the scaling of next-generation industrialization. Through Sente Ventures it makes early-stage equity investments in breakthrough DeepTech startups globally, focusing on advanced manufacturing, materials and energy transition technologies. Through Sente Capital it provides proprietary capital structures to finance 'first of a kind' (FOAK) factories and industrial facilities for DeepTech scaleups. The firm emphasizes direct connections and transparent communication between entrepreneurs, private investors and financial institutions to accelerate scaling.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
Gerod Carfantan is Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, where he invests in and advises companies across sectors including deep tech, data centers, energy, logistics and supply chain technology, mobility, food tech, and ag tech. His background spans technology, management consulting, and design thinking, with focus areas that include business development, go-to-market strategy, digital transformation, enterprise IT strategy, and IoT.
Serhat Cicekoglu is the founder of Sente Ventures and Sente Foundry, a CVC-as-a-service investment program that has deployed over 50 investments across 24 countries. His investment focus spans human essentials including agriculture, food, and water, as well as industrial circular economy sectors such as mobility, energy storage, and new materials, typically in partnership with corporations and family offices. Cicekoglu specializes in first-of-a-kind project financing and early-stage venture assessment.
Berkant Kaya is Director Consulting Services at Bakuven Consulting, with over 25 years of experience in the FMCG, retail, food production, and construction sectors. His background includes financial strategy, treasury operations, a credit portfolio exceeding $300 million, two M&A processes, and two IPO processes, along with the implementation of enterprise risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000:2018 and COSO. He has worked across Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Dubai and has mentored startups on fundraising and venture capital and private equity relations.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Creator Economy ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Higgsfield is a platform for creating and generating visual content, including images, videos, and cinematic scenes using AI models.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Gatos, US
Alex Mashrabov(Founder)inYerzat Dulat(Founder)inMahi De Silva(Co-founder)inErzat Dulat(Founder)Mahi de Silva(Founder)
Co-investors1982 VenturesAccelAlpha Intelligence CapitalAlpha Square GroupAlumni VenturesAngel Collective Opportunity Fund+37 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHiggsfield AI · techtimes.com · Jul 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Sente Ventures invest at?
- Sente Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Sente Ventures focus on?
- Sente Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, New Materials.
- Where is Sente Ventures located?
- Sente Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamFireside Chat: Future of Financing Green Energy - Serhat Cicekoglu of Sente Ventures
Davos Worldwide - Critical Conversations · Serhat Cicekoglu
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