About
Cihat Cengiz is a Principal at Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures, which he joined in December 2020, where he handles deal sourcing and investment and portfolio management with a focus on digital health. He earned a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, including a research stay at the University of Tokyo's Department of Bioengineering, and previously worked in high-tech and software R&D roles in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Germany. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Technology Management and a Master's degree in Engineering Management.
Invests in
Digital Health
Experience
- Dieter von Holtzbrinck VenturesPrincipalcurrent2022 — present
- Dieter von Holtzbrinck VenturesSenior Associate2021 — 2022
- Dieter von Holtzbrinck VenturesAssociate2020 — 2021
- Harvard Business ReviewAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
- Vision Health Pioneers IncubatorStartup Mentorcurrent2021 — presentBerlin, Germany
- University of CambridgePhD Researchercurrent2017 — presentGreater Cambridge Area
- EYCyber Security Consultant2017Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
- BoschIT Engineer Material Management2015Chiba, Japan
- KOSTAL GroupR&D for advanced driver assistance systems2014 — 2015Ruhr Region
- LufthansaIT Development Revenue Management2013Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
- ARDEXStrategic Corporate Development and M&A2012Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Helios KlinikVolunteer Neonatalogy department2011Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- BilsteinIntern Department: plant and process engineering2011Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Education
- University of CambridgeDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Engineering2017 — 2020
- The University of TokyoVisiting researcher, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering2019 — 2020
- University of WarwickMaster of Science (MSc), Engineering Business Management2015 — 2016
- The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyBachelor Degree, Business and Technology Management2013 — 2014
- University of Europe for Applied SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Industrial Engineering2012 — 2015
- Academic High School GermanyAbitur, English
Skills & more
Teamwork9Leadership8Problem Solving1Analytical Skills2Management1Intercultural Communication10Innovation Management3Outsourcing Management2Management Consulting1Intercultural Awareness2Automotive EngineeringInnovation Development1
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Open InnovationHealthcare ManagementCultural AdaptationCultural DiversityEngineering ManagementEngineering Change ManagementHealthcareProject ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeLanguages Chinesisch · Deutsch · Englisch · Französisch · Latein · Türkisch
From Cihat's professional profile.
Colleagues at DvH Ventures
Caner Uslu
Investment Analyst at DvH Ventures
Dr. Cihat Cengiz
Principal at DvH Ventures
Duc Quyen Tran
Partner at DvH Ventures
Fabian von Trotha
Managing Partner at DvH Ventures
Maximilian Conrad
Investment Associate at DvH Ventures
Peter Richarz
Managing Partner at DvH Ventures
Stella Heutz
Finance and Accounting at DvH Ventures
Yasemin Sezer
Investment Manager at DvH Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Cihat Cengiz work?
- Cihat Cengiz is Principal at DvH Ventures.
- What does Cihat Cengiz invest in?
- Cihat Cengiz invests in Digital Health.
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