Mahir KILIÇ

Venture Capital Associate | Investor | Boğaziçi Ventures

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Experienced strategy and finance professional with a proven track record in investment banking, corporate strategy, corporate finance and venture capital & private equity

Experience

  • Venture Capital Associate at Boğaziçi Ventures
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Boğaziçi Ventures is a technology-focused investment platform with approximately $250M (AuM), investing in distruptive tech startups originating from Turkey and the global ecosystem, with a particular strategic focus on South Korea. BV manages thematic and strategy-driven funds, including an AI Fund, Pre- IPO Funds, Secondaries & Co-Investment Fund, Industrial Tech Fund, and Mobility Fund, backing companies with the potential to disrupt and redefine traditional industries. • Lead M&A transactions, financial modeling, valuation, and IR across Venture Capital and Pre-IPO funds • Execute end-to-end valuation processes spanning early-stage startups to publicly listed companies • Manage IPO preparation processes, including prospectus drafting and regulatory submissions • Support fund formation, structuring, and regulatory compliance for multiple GSYF vehicles • Drive fundraising initiatives and maintain relationships with VC and PE investors • Advise portfolio companies on growth strategy, go-to-market (GTM) planning, and execution • Draft and negotiate key legal documentation, including term sheets and SHA, from inception through closing

  • Investor at JAI Tech
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Everything AI. One Portal.

  • M&A at Sistem Global Danışmanlık A.Ş.
    Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    M&A & Valuation

  • Venture Capital Analyst at Deep Knowledge Group
    Nov 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Deep Knowledge Ventures - https://deepknowledgeventures.com Deep Tech fund focused on Artificial Intelligence, Longevity, Blockchain and Convergence of Technological MegaTrends

  • M&A Associate at March15 Group
    Mar 2021 - Nov 2021 · 9 mos