Ivan Nikkhoo
InvestorManaging Partner at Navigate Ventures
Los Angeles
Writes $250K β $3M checks Β· typically $1M
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About
Ivan Nikkhoo is the founder of Navigate Ventures, an early-growth stage venture firm focused on B2B enterprise and vertical SaaS companies based outside of Silicon Valley. The firm invests between a company's Series A and growth rounds, targeting businesses with proven product-market fit, capital efficiency, repeatable sales models, and $3M+ ARR. Navigate operates from offices in Los Angeles and London and actively supports portfolio companies in scaling operations and raising subsequent growth financing. Nikkhoo hosts the firm's "Charting the Course" podcast, interviewing founders and investors on startup strategy and market trends.
ContactΒ· published on Ivan's own website
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Founded Navigate Ventures, an early-growth stage venture firm specializing in B2B enterprise SaaS companies outside Silicon Valley.
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Experience
- Navigate VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2018 β presentLos Angeles, London
- Charting the CoursePodcast Hostcurrent2023 β presentLos Angeles, London
- N3 CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2016 β presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- YPOMember & Venture Capital Network Chaircurrent2002 β presentLos Angeles, London
- Campden WealthMembercurrent2020 β present
- Institute for Private InvestorsMembercurrent2020 β presentGlobal
- Chief Executives OrganizationMembercurrent2020 β present
- National Venture Capital AssociationMembercurrent2020 β present
- USC Marshall School of BusinessAdjunct Professor2014 β 2022Greater Los Angeles Area
- Pacific Council on International PolicyMember2017 β 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- BLUE SoftwareMember of Board of Directors - Exited2015 β 2018Greater Los Angeles Area, London, Singapore
- Siemer & AssociatesManaging Director2010 β 2016Los Angeles, London
- Digital JerseyMember of Board of Directors2012 β 2015Jersey, United Kingdom
- Wells Fargo AdvisorsManaging Director2008 β 2009Greater Los Angeles Area
- SOA SoftwareGM & Executive VP2004 β 2007Greater Los Angeles Area, London
- Vertex Systems, Inc.Co-Founder & President1993 β 2004Greater Los Angeles Area
- TLD Systems LTDDirector of European Operations1989 β 1993
Skills & more
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Corporate DevelopmentDeal StructuringPrivate EquityPrivate PlacementsStart-upsCorporate FinanceInvestment BankingEntrepreneurshipSaaSStrategic ConsultingEntrepreneurVenture FinancingLanguages English Β· Farsi Β· French
- Series 7, 24, 63, 65 β FINRA
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Investments
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Podcasts & interviews
featuring Ivan NikkhooPeter Iansek: Customer Intelligence, Enterprise SaaS & AI Operations | Charting the Course
Navigate Ventures
London - May 2026
Navigate Ventures
Tim Draper: Investing Boldly, Generational Venture & the AI Revolution | Charting the Course
Navigate Ventures
LA - April 2026
Navigate Ventures
London - Feb. 2026
Navigate Ventures
Max Buchan: Digital Sovereignty, AI Security & Infrastructure | Charting the Course
Navigate Ventures
6 more appearances
- Paul Martino: Founder Conviction, Capital Discipline & the Path to Scale | Charting the Course2026-01-15
- Brian Lee: Lessons in Building Enduring Consumer Companies | Charting the Course2025-11-17
- LA - May 20252025-05-14
- London - Feb. 20252025-04-07
- LA - Dec. 20242025-01-02
- LA - Aug. 20242024-10-16
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ivan Nikkhoo?
- Ivan Nikkhoo is the founder of Navigate Ventures, an early-growth stage venture firm focused on B2B enterprise and vertical SaaS companies based outside of Silicon Valley. The firm invests between a company's Series A and growth rounds, targeting businesses with proven product-market fit, capital efficiency, repeatable sales models, and $3M+ ARR. Navigate operates from offices in Los Angeles and London and actively supports portfolio companies in scaling operations and raising subsequent growth financing. Nikkhoo hosts the firm's "Charting the Course" podcast, interviewing founders and investors on startup strategy and market trends.
- Where does Ivan Nikkhoo work?
- Ivan Nikkhoo is Managing Partner at Navigate Ventures.
- What check size does Ivan Nikkhoo write?
- Ivan Nikkhoo typically writes checks of $250K β $3M.
- What companies has Ivan Nikkhoo invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Dataplor, Uneeq Digital Humans, Verbaflo, Vntana.
- Where did Ivan Nikkhoo go to school?
- Ivan Nikkhoo studied at USC Marshall School of Business (MBA, Finance); McGill University (Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Engineering).
- What podcasts and interviews feature Ivan Nikkhoo?
- Tracked appearances include "Peter Iansek: Customer Intelligence, Enterprise SaaS & AI Operations | Charting the Course", "London - May 2026", "Tim Draper: Investing Boldly, Generational Venture & the AI Revolution | Charting the Course", and 9 more.
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Also attended USC Marshall School of Business304
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Also attended McGill University768
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Shared employers
Also worked at YPO460
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Also worked at National Venture Capital Association71
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Also worked at Wells Fargo Advisors30
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