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Murat Aktihanoglu

Murat Aktihanoglu

VC in tech & climate; co-founder and accelerator leader

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New York, New York
Joined November 2024
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Summary

Climate‑focused investor and operator: Murat leads and invests through Remarkable Ventures Climate (RVC) and Remarkable Ventures, backing early‑stage companies that decarbonize enterprise systems and the built environment. RVC's public deal activity begins in 2023 and the firm runs climate fellowships and investor programming to deepen sector expertise. remarkable+1
Ecosystem builder and accelerator founder: He founded the Entrepreneurs Roundtable community (2007) and co-founded the ERA accelerator/fund (launched 2011). Overseeing cohorts and expansion funds, he has helped scale NYC startup programming and invested in hundreds of early-stage companies. eranyc+1
Technologist turned investor and author: His background as an engineer and technical lead (Silicon Graphics, Sony) and founder of LBS/mobile startups informed his co‑authorship of Location‑Aware Applications, highlighting practical product/technology thinking at the intersection of mobile, location, and business models. eranyc+1
Global connector and civic/industry advisor: Murat holds advisory and council roles (U.S.‑Japan Council, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Ambassador, MIT Enterprise Forum advisor, Fast Company Executive Board member), positioning him as a bridge between markets (US, Japan, Korea, Turkey) and between investors, corporates and governments. eranyc+1
Mentor and network activator: Frequently active as a mentor and advisor (NYC Venture Fellows, TigerLaunch, Village Capital advisory posts and many mentor networks), he emphasizes founder support, practical mentorship, and running programs that connect capital to promising teams. eranyc+1

Work

Education

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Writing

Location‑Aware Applications

January 1, 2011

Co-authored guide to the technology and business of location‑based services and mobile, offering practical guidance for building LBS apps and services.

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Medium posts on fundraising, pitching, and founder resources

Collection of shorter posts and resources he has written for founders and entrepreneurs (Medium profile contains practical how-to and resource lists).

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Hobbies

Engagement with performing arts / contemporary dance (Advisory Board member at Misnomer Dance Theater) eranyc+1

Notes

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