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Kaan Anit

Kaan Anit

10x founder — now early-stage investor

Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Joined July 2026
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Summary

Serial founder turned operator-investor: Kaan has built and led multiple operator businesses (Ambitious People → One → RocketX) and now invests through First Degree, applying founder experience to early-stage investing in productivity, collaboration and AI-enabled tooling. rocketx+2
Talent & growth specialist: he repeatedly builds teams and talent-focused brands (One → RocketPeople) and positions companies to solve scale‑up hiring and go‑to‑market challenges via 'Marketing & Sales as a Service' and recruitment solutions. rocketx+1
Connector and community builder: Kaan publicly emphasizes networking (LinkedIn, Intro booking page, Substack) and positions himself as a co‑pilot for founders—providing introductions, advisory, and operator support alongside capital. intro+2

Work

Education

Writing

Celebrating the Power of LinkedIn

August 1, 2024

A Substack post reflecting on LinkedIn's role in building professional networks and introducing his work with First Degree.

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Hobbies

Family life and personal travel / moments shared on Instagram. instagram

Notes

JDJordy de Vriessaid
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is one of the most thoughtful investors they've met when it comes to AI companies and deals.

Jan 12, 2026

SVSimonas Valiusissaid they've seen
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make standout investments in media or AI companies at the Series A stage.

Dec 12, 2025

OEOlivier Elbazsaid that if they were an early-stage founder in Europe,
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would be among their top choices for a GP to have on their cap table.

Nov 30, 2025

OEOlivier Elbazsaid
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has made a real difference for a startup’s user acquisition or growth through their investment or advice.

Nov 26, 2025

OEOlivier Elbazsaid they've seen
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make successful investments that had a big positive impact on early-stage companies.

Nov 26, 2025

PTPaulius Taraškevičiussaid
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has made a meaningful impact through fundraising as a partner at a VC or PE firm.

Nov 13, 2025

AAAlaa Amersaid they've seen
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actively seek out or make investments as an entrepreneur in the startup/venture capital world.

Oct 2, 2025

THTerence Huijgensaid they've seen
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drive real results for family offices or their portfolio companies.

Oct 1, 2025

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