Baris Guzel joined BMW i Ventures in 2017 as a Partner. He previously worked with several VC funds and investment banks, and holds degrees from Istanbul Technical University, Duke University, and UNC Chapel Hill.
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BMW i Ventures writes $3M to $10M checks, larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.
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- Presidio Partners
- The Halo Funds
- New Commercial Room
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- Presidio Partners
- The Halo Funds
- New Commerc
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Who is Baris Guzel?
Baris Guzel joined BMW i Ventures in 2017 as a Partner. He previously worked with several VC funds and investment banks, and holds degrees from Istanbul Technical University, Duke University, and UNC Chapel Hill.
How much does Baris Guzel invest?
Baris Guzel invests through BMW i Ventures, which writes checks of $3M to $10M at seed, series a, series b.
How do I pitch Baris Guzel?
A warm intro from a founder BMW i Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.
What did Baris Guzel do before BMW i Ventures?
Deutsche Bank; Presidio Partners; The Halo Funds; New Commercial Room; Presidio Partners; The Halo Funds; New Commerc.
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