What check size does Sam Yilmaz write?

Sam Yilmaz typically writes checks of $150K – $3.5M.

Where did Sam Yilmaz go to school?

Sam Yilmaz studied at The Johns Hopkins University (MSE, Materials Scinece and Engineering); The Johns Hopkins University (BA, Environmental Science); Boğaziçi University (Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics and Finance).

Sam Yilmaz

Former Venture Partner at Idacapital · Former Chairman Emeritus at Bloccelerate VC

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Writes $150K – $3.5M checks · typically $500K

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About

Sam Yilmaz is Chairman Emeritus at Bloccelerate VC, where he focuses on blockchain-based decentralized applications and early-stage company investments. He has held roles as an entrepreneur, angel network director, and fund partner, with experience in team building, product development, and growth strategy across portfolio companies. Currently, he is investing in biotech ventures and establishing tax-efficient structures for blockchain asset investment, while serving as a mentor and venture partner at other funds.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

sam@bloccelerate.vc

Experience

Bloccelerate VCChairman Emerituscurrent2025 — present
Bloccelerate VCGeneral Partner & Co-Founder2018 — 2025Greater Seattle Area
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV)Mentorcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
Erciyas HoldingStrategic Investments and Finance Specialist2017 — 2018Istanbul&Izmir Turkey; Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, The Netherlands
idaCapitalVenture Partner2016Istanbul
Decentralized Applications FundManaging Partner2013 — 2016Austin, Texas Area
BitAngelsExecutive Director2013 — 2014Earth
Engine IncVP of Product Development2012 — 2013Austin, Texas Area
Johns Hopkins UniversityChemical and Biomolecular Engineering Research Assistant2012 — 2013Baltimore, Maryland Area
Institute of NanoBioTechnology (JHU)Engineering Fellow2012 — 2013Baltimore, Maryland Area
JHU Economics and Finance ClubCoordinator2011 — 2012Baltimore, Maryland Area
Koc HoldingIntern2011Istanbul, Turkey
Hopkins Urban Farm-(later know as JHU Real Food)Founding Executive2009 — 2011Baltimore, Maryland Area
GOSB Industrial ParkConsulting Intern2010Gebze, Kocaeli
Yu LabResearch Assistant2010Baltimore, Maryland Area
JHU Integrative Medicine SymposiumCoordinator2009 — 2010Baltimore, Maryland Area
The Johns Hopkins UniversityResearch Assistant2009 — 2010

Skills & more

MacroeconomicsMicroeconomicsANOVABalance Sheet ReviewTechnical WritingClean RoomsComputer-Aided Design (CAD)PhotolithographyElectrodepositionElectrolysis (Chemistry)Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)Experimental Design

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Research and Development (R&D)Risk ManagementFamily OfficesInvestment StrategiesInvestment ManagementMarketingPortfolio ManagementInvestmentsRCentral BanksWritingBloomberg Terminal

Languages English · French · Spanish · Turkish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sam Yilmaz?: Sam Yilmaz is Chairman Emeritus at Bloccelerate VC, where he focuses on blockchain-based decentralized applications and early-stage company investments. He has held roles as an entrepreneur, angel network director, and fund partner, with experience in team building, product development, and growth strategy across portfolio companies. Currently, he is investing in biotech ventures and establishing tax-efficient structures for blockchain asset investment, while serving as a mentor and venture partner at other funds.
What check size does Sam Yilmaz write?: Sam Yilmaz typically writes checks of $150K – $3.5M.
Where did Sam Yilmaz go to school?: Sam Yilmaz studied at The Johns Hopkins University (MSE, Materials Scinece and Engineering); The Johns Hopkins University (BA, Environmental Science); Boğaziçi University (Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics and Finance).