Ivan K. Nikkhoo
@Ivan_Nikkhoo
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Founder & Managing Partner at @NavigateVentur1 Managing Director at @N3_Capital #Tech, #Investing #Startups, #Travel
Los Angeles / London
Joined June 2008
We could use a lot more Tim Drapers.... https://t.co/PuFkmjHWyb
pitchbook.com
The billionaire VC is testing digital twins to scale founder meetings—exposing both the promise and the limits of AI-powered venture capital.
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It was a pleasure to share perspectives with UK Tech News on AI adoption in 2026. https://t.co/ihlFmf7NxB
#UKTech #AIPredictions2026
uktech.news
From a resurgence of tech across Europe to the advancing AI industry, VCs have shared their thoughts on the tech industry in 2026.
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AI investment accelerated in 2025, as startups and investors alike angled for market share in this tech wave. https://t.co/PLe3ekID18
news.crunchbase.com
All told, AI startups raised around $100 billion in the first half of 2025 alone, roughly matching 2024’s full-year total. Against that backdrop, six active AI investors shared their insights with us...
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AI captured close to 50% of all global funding in 2025, up from 34% in 2024 https://t.co/zjpsnxF7Ap
news.crunchbase.com
AI was the leading sector for startup funding globally from 2023 through 2025. As the sector reshapes the venture industry, here are six charts to visualize the transformation via Crunchbase data.
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This trend is only going to continue and grow. https://t.co/bnPutbpAXT
wsj.com
Wealthy families are launching offices to manage their money at a record clip and are increasingly getting a seat at the table in significant deals.
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My latest article about the equity gap and the dislocation of capital across stages. https://t.co/rfqDtsqdhR
medium.com
By Ivan Nikkhoo, founder and managing partner at Navigate Ventures & Adam Shuaib, general partner at Episode 1
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Startups have claimed almost a third of all VC M&A deal count, with their share of value climbing to 24.4%, the highest in the past decade. https://t.co/O9mFwrr9Iy
pitchbook.com
They captured almost a third of global M&A deals, worth a record $42.5B.
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Assuming SpaceX’s IPO valuation remains at $800 billion—its current valuation, per a recent letter to employees—the listing would be the largest IPO in Silicon Valley history and among the largest ever globally. https://t.co/CYLVqc2R2W
pitchbook.com
The space tech company reportedly told employees on Monday that it was anticipating going public in 2026.
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Congratulations to Navigate Ventures Portfolio Company Pinpoint Predictive! https://t.co/dDEIyKwdyd
prnewswire.com
/PRNewswire/ -- Pinpoint Predictive Inc., the leading risk assessment platform for Property and Casualty insurers, is pleased to announce a strategic...
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Funding to AI increased more than 75% year over year from the $114 billion invested in 2024. https://t.co/lWgmEoAoES
news.crunchbase.com
AI was the leading sector for startup funding globally from 2023 through 2025. As the sector reshapes the venture industry, here are six charts to visualize the transformation via Crunchbase data.
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Wishing everyone much health, happiness, and peace, from all of us at Navigate Ventures.
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Brian Lee: ‘When I think of AI, I add an R - I call it AIR. AI is everywhere, and without it you will die.’ Watch here: https://t.co/LFky3zNhrB
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Congratulations to Navigate Ventures Portfolio Company UneeQ! https://t.co/HAp1aSY6Se
financialpost.com
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The UK doesn’t have a startup problem - it has a scaling problem. Only 4–5% of seed-backed companies reach Series A. In a new piece with Adam Shuaib (Episode 1) for Silicon Valley’s Journal, we explore the gap - and the solutions. Read more:
siliconvalleysjournal.com
The UK’s Seed-to-Series A gap is growing. Should we fix it? The UK produces world-class early-stage technology companies. From B2B
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