Can Ergelmis
InvestorInvestor at Oleka Capital
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Writes $5M – $10M checks · typically $7.5M
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About
Can Ergelmis is Investment and Strategy Director at Oleka Capital, where he leads growth-stage investments in B2B SaaS across fintech, retailtech, regtech, cybersecurity, and AI. His operating background includes co-founding DoktorTakvimi, a physician booking platform in Turkey that was acquired by Docplanner; launching Amazon operations in Sweden, Belgium, and Turkey; founding Hepsipay, a regulated payments platform; and directing digital transformation at a travel operator. He currently serves on boards for portfolio companies including Easycep, Wamo, and Onlayer, and advises founders on international expansion, go-to-market strategy, and organizational scaling.
Experience
- Oleka CapitalInvestment and Strategy Directorcurrent2024 — presentLuxembourg, Luxembourg
- AmazonHead of Europe Marketing & Prime Expansion2022 — 2023Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- AmazonSenior Program Manager, Strategy & Operations, EU Marketplace2021 — 2022Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- AmazonCommercial Leader, Amazon Sweden & Turkey Launches2017 — 2021Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Jolly TurChief Strategy Officer2016 — 2017Istanbul, Türkiye
- Hepsiburada.comStrategy & Corporate Development / Entrepreneur-in-Residence2014 — 2016Istanbul, Türkiye
- DoktorTakvimiCo-founder & Board Member2013 — 2014Istanbul, Türkiye
- MarkafoniSenior Strategy and Business Development Associate2013 — 2014Istanbul, Turkey
- AygazSenior Marketing Specialist2006 — 2010Istanbul, Türkiye
Skills & more
General Management2Analytical Skills1Strategic Thinking1Team Management1Problem Solving1Critical Thinking1Leadership1Negotiation1Strategy76Strategic Planning29Management37Strategic Partnerships5
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Investment StrategiesDigital TransformationOperational TransformationGrowth StrategiesBoard Advisory ServicesVenture CapitalGrowthBrand MarketingSocial Media MarketingCustomer Loyalty ManagementChange ManagementCommercial ManagementLanguages English · German · Luxembourgish · Turkish
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Colleagues at Oleka Capital
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Investment and Strategy Director at Oleka Capital
Derin Koçer
Business Analyst at Oleka Capital
Emir Bölen
Managing Director at Oleka Capital
Emrah Silav
Managing Partner at Oleka Capital
İhsan Elgin
Managing Partner at Oleka Capital
İhsan Elgin
Executive Board Member at Finberg
İlker Sözdinler
Managing Partner at Oleka Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Can Ergelmis?
- Can Ergelmis is Investment and Strategy Director at Oleka Capital, where he leads growth-stage investments in B2B SaaS across fintech, retailtech, regtech, cybersecurity, and AI. His operating background includes co-founding DoktorTakvimi, a physician booking platform in Turkey that was acquired by Docplanner; launching Amazon operations in Sweden, Belgium, and Turkey; founding Hepsipay, a regulated payments platform; and directing digital transformation at a travel operator. He currently serves on boards for portfolio companies including Easycep, Wamo, and Onlayer, and advises founders on international expansion, go-to-market strategy, and organizational scaling.
- Where does Can Ergelmis work?
- Can Ergelmis is at Oleka Capital.
- What check size does Can Ergelmis write?
- Can Ergelmis typically writes checks of $5M – $10M.
- Where did Can Ergelmis go to school?
- Can Ergelmis studied at London Business School (Master of Business Administration); Koç University (BSc, Computer Engineering); Robert College (High School Diploma).
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Also worked at Amazon940
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