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Alarko Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Alarko Holding, invests in early-stage technology companies and leading venture capital funds. It combines direct investments in scalable businesses with fund commitments, securing broad innovation exposure across diverse sectors. A disciplined, research-driven approach guides its long-term value creation.
Founded in 2020 by Alarko Holding, Alarko Ventures emerged from the parent company's strategic initiatives. Cem Garih, a managing partner, has served since inception. Its establishment was driven by the insight that engaging disruptive technologies and new business models broadens Alarko's influence in the innovation ecosystem.
Alarko Ventures provides capital and strategic support to technology companies, targeting quality teams and managers in diversified portfolios. The firm aims to build a robust portfolio delivering strong risk-adjusted returns across market cycles. Its vision centers on generating enduring financial returns and maintaining strategic relevance in the global technology landscape.
Alarko Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $35.0M Series B in River in May 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | River | $35.0M Series B | Kingsway Capital | Addition, American Express Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Base Partners, Bond, CapitalG, Company Capital, E1 Ventures, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Graypes GmbH, Highbury Group, SciFi VC, Henry Fertik, UpHonest Capital, Aaron Levie, Elon Musk, Fanny Surjana, Jean Sébastien Wallez, Liam Casey, Matt Mazzeo, Michael Moritz, Pratik Kapoor, Richard Cooperstein, Peter Thiel, Cygni Capital, Esas Ventures, Goldcrest Capital, M13, Valor Equity Partners |
| May 1, 2022 | RubiBrands | $23.0M Seed | — | 468 Capital, Balderton Capital, Cedar Capital Group, DST Global, Kaszek Ventures, Latitud, Monashees, Picus Capital, Chris Murphy, LEA Sophie Cramer, Ricardo Weder, Simon Borrero, Atempo Growth, D4 Ventures, Esas Ventures, JAM Fund |