Where does Adil Nurgozhin work?

Adil Nurgozhin is General Partner at Big Sky Capital VC.

What check size does Adil Nurgozhin write?

Adil Nurgozhin typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.

What companies has Adil Nurgozhin invested in?

Investments tracked here include Apartx, Ctogram, Hero Study, Kilde, Kwaaka, UvU Shuttle.

Where did Adil Nurgozhin go to school?

Adil Nurgozhin studied at INSEAD (Executive Courses, Leading Digital Transformation and Innovation); The University of Montana - College of Business (MBA, Business Administration); 2005-2007 The University of Montana (Master of Public Administration (MPA), Political Science).

Adil Nurgozhin

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General Partner at Big Sky Capital VC · Venture Partner at I2BF Global Ventures · Investor and Advisory Board Member at Kilde

Singapore

Writes $250K – $500K checks · typically $375K

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About

Adil Nurgozhin is a Founding Partner at Big Sky Capital VC with experience in venture capital, angel investment, and investment banking across emerging markets. He serves as an active board member at several fintech and infrastructure companies, bringing expertise in deal structuring, risk management in regulated environments, and cross-border business expansion. His investment portfolio spans multiple regions and sectors, with several exits and acquisitions completed across companies in Singapore, Kazakhstan, the United States, and Malaysia.

Experience

Big Sky Capital VCFounding Partnercurrent2022 — presentSingapore,Astana,Miami
clocksterInvestor and Board Membercurrent2024 — presentSingapore
BoomGrowInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2024 — presentKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
KildeInvestor and Advisory Board Membercurrent2023 — presentSingapore
CEREBRAInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2022 — presentAlmaty, Kazakhstan
I2BF Global VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2015 — presentAstana,Kazakhstan
Quest VenturesVenture Partner2022 — 2023Singapore
JSC "AgroCredit Corporation"Member Board of Directors2018 — 2022Astana, Kazakhstan
The Development Bank of KazakhstanBoard Director ( Audit and Risk Committee)2020 — 2021Astana, Kazakhstan
Kazyna Capital ManagementBoard Director (Strategy Committee)2020 — 2021
Baiterek National Managing HoldingManaging Director for Digitalization and Innovations2018 — 2021Astana
"QazTech Ventures" JSCChairman Of The Board Of Directors2018 — 2021Astana
VTB Capital I2BF LLCGeneral Director2012 — 2018Astana
Samruk-Kazyna Invest LLPManaging Director2010 — 2012Astana city
Samruk-Kazyna Invest" LLPDirector of department for investment projects in mining and chemical industries2009 — 2010
Regional Financial Center of Almaty City JSCDirector for Strategic Development2008 — 2009
Regional Financial Center of Almaty City JSCDirector for Marketing2007 — 2008

Skills & more

Executive Advisory10Board Advisory Services8Fundraising4Business Advising3Board level experience2Board Level2Board Administration2Board Governance2Co-creation3Start-up Leadership1Start-up Ventures1Co-sourcing1

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LanguagesBusiness StrategyNew Business DevelopmentValuationFinancial AnalysisInvestmentsVenture CapitalManagement

Languages Chinese (intermediate) · English · Kazakh · Russian · Turkish (intermediate)

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Investments

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ApartxCtogramHero StudyKildeKwaakaUvU Shuttle

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Adil Nurgozhin?: Adil Nurgozhin is a Founding Partner at Big Sky Capital VC with experience in venture capital, angel investment, and investment banking across emerging markets. He serves as an active board member at several fintech and infrastructure companies, bringing expertise in deal structuring, risk management in regulated environments, and cross-border business expansion. His investment portfolio spans multiple regions and sectors, with several exits and acquisitions completed across companies in Singapore, Kazakhstan, the United States, and Malaysia.
Where does Adil Nurgozhin work?: Adil Nurgozhin is General Partner at Big Sky Capital VC.
What check size does Adil Nurgozhin write?: Adil Nurgozhin typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
What companies has Adil Nurgozhin invested in?: Investments tracked here include Apartx, Ctogram, Hero Study, Kilde, Kwaaka, UvU Shuttle.
Where did Adil Nurgozhin go to school?: Adil Nurgozhin studied at INSEAD (Executive Courses, Leading Digital Transformation and Innovation); The University of Montana - College of Business (MBA, Business Administration); 2005-2007 The University of Montana (Master of Public Administration (MPA), Political Science).