Ivan Nikkhoo, founder of Navigate Ventures, has extensive experience in tech consulting and investment banking. Noticing a common issue in SaaS companies needing growth capital too early, he established Navigate to address this gap. The firm aids companies in extending their runway before raising larger growth rounds, targeting firms with $2-3 million in ARR. Navigate’s strategy involves small extension rounds alongside Series A investors, enhancing opportunities for growth and ensuring quicker returns for its LPs. Currently raising a second fund of $75 million, Navigate’s approach emphasizes domain expertise and strategic relationships, with a focus on the importance of secondary markets in venture capital.
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