Ivan Nikkhoo
InvestorManaging Partner at Navigate Ventures
Los Angeles, California
Writes $250K – $3M checks · typically $1M
About
A seasoned tech investor and operator who has raised and deployed over £100M with a focus on B2B SaaS and AI, drawing on 40+ years of global experience. He has taught at USC and LBS and is active in YPO's global VC community.
Navigate Ventures @navigateventur1
Enterprise AI takes more than plugging in an agent. Our latest Charting the Course episode with Peter Iansek of Operative Intelligence covers the practical challenges behind real AI adoption. Watch here: https://t.co/EHwnIx35g8 #ChartingtheCourse https://t.co/KaoqEgxavE
Jul 31, 2026
Navigate Ventures @navigateventur1
For founders selling AI into the enterprise, go-to-market is not a one-time push. Enterprises want to see you show up year after year. Watch the full conversation with Peter Iansek, CEO of Operative Intelligence here: https://t.co/2Y7ivHToTD https://t.co/bHxUicXpTD
Jul 24, 2026
Navigate Ventures @navigateventur1
There was $34B in deals focused on a single company, as sponsors sought to hold onto trophy assets while cashing out investors https://t.co/vb7Q60wYQL
Jul 22, 2026
Experience
- Navigate VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2018 — presentLos Angeles, London
- Charting the CoursePodcast Hostcurrent2023 — presentLos Angeles, London
- N3 CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2016 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- YPOMember & Venture Capital Network Chaircurrent2002 — presentLos Angeles, London
- Campden WealthMembercurrent2020 — present
- Institute for Private InvestorsMembercurrent2020 — presentGlobal
- Chief Executives OrganizationMembercurrent2020 — present
- National Venture Capital AssociationMembercurrent2020 — present
- USC Marshall School of BusinessAdjunct Professor2014 — 2022Greater Los Angeles Area
- Pacific Council on International PolicyMember2017 — 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- BLUE SoftwareMember of Board of Directors - Exited2015 — 2018Greater Los Angeles Area, London, Singapore
- Siemer & AssociatesManaging Director2010 — 2016Los Angeles, London
- Digital JerseyMember of Board of Directors2012 — 2015Jersey, United Kingdom
- Wells Fargo AdvisorsManaging Director2008 — 2009Greater Los Angeles Area
- SOA SoftwareGM & Executive VP2004 — 2007Greater Los Angeles Area, London
- Vertex Systems, Inc.Co-Founder & President1993 — 2004Greater Los Angeles Area
- TLD Systems LTDDirector of European Operations1989 — 1993
Education
- USC Marshall School of BusinessMBA, Finance1987 — 1989
- McGill UniversityBachelor of Engineering (BEng), Engineering1980 — 1984
Skills & more
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Corporate DevelopmentDeal StructuringPrivate EquityPrivate PlacementsStart-upsCorporate FinanceInvestment BankingEntrepreneurshipSaaSStrategic ConsultingEntrepreneurVenture FinancingLanguages English · Farsi · French
- Series 7, 24, 63, 65 — FINRA
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Also attended USC Marshall School of Business138
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Also attended McGill University322
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Shared employers
Also worked at YPO163
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Also worked at National Venture Capital Association69
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Also worked at Wells Fargo Advisors9
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