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Erman Akinci

Investor

Partner at Emissary Capital

Malaysia

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Investment professional with 15 years in technology investing, formerly director of business development at Catcha Group overseeing minority investments and venture building. Established his own investment firm with a portfolio including Common Ground and Monumental Studios, and was instrumental in structuring major ASX-listed businesses.

Experience

  1. Emissary CapitalManaging Partner & Co-Foundercurrent2020 — presentKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  2. The Flexi GroupDirector & Co-Foundercurrent2022 — presentKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  3. Common Ground Coworking SpaceCFO & Co-Founder2016 — 2022Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  4. Catcha GroupDirector of Business Developement & Head of Catcha Ventures2009 — 2017Malaysia
  5. EnsogoNon-Executive Director2013 — 2016Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  6. DealMates.comCEO2011 — 2013Malaysia
  7. Malaysian International Fashion AllianceMarketing Manager2007 — 2009Malaysia

Skills & more

Negotiation3ManagementStrategy1Board of Directors4Growth Capital2Digital Marketing28Internet1Online Advertising51Corporate Finance1Financial Analysis2Strategic Financial Planning1Media2
+12 moreNew MediaSocial MediaDeal ExecutionPrintMobile InternetDigital StrategyStart-upsVenture CapitalStart-up VenturesNew Venture DevelopmentVenture FinancingSocial Media Marketing

Languages English · Indonesian

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Investments

Investor

B InfiniteEasybook

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Erman Akinci?
Investment professional with 15 years in technology investing, formerly director of business development at Catcha Group overseeing minority investments and venture building. Established his own investment firm with a portfolio including Common Ground and Monumental Studios, and was instrumental in structuring major ASX-listed businesses.
Where does Erman Akinci work?
Erman Akinci is Partner at Emissary Capital.
What check size does Erman Akinci write?
Erman Akinci typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Erman Akinci invested in?
Investments tracked here include B Infinite, Easybook.
Where did Erman Akinci go to school?
Erman Akinci studied at Kellogg-HKUST EMBA (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Penn State University (Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Electrical and Electronics Engineering); The Alice Smith School (High School).

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