Cigdem Toraman
General Partner at Treeo Investor
New York, New York
Overview
Work Experience
General Partner
2023 - Current
Treeo VC invests in AI-native, post-revenue B2B startups at the pre-seed and seed stages. The fund supports immigrant founders and their diverse teams as they expand into the US market. Treeo VC positions itself as a long-term partner, assisting these startups in preparing for future funding rounds and eventual exit. Treeo VC's portfolio includes dynamic startups such as Bluedot, Claros Farm, BeforeSunset AI, Tamarind Bio, ThreeV, Afternoon, Foundry, vly.ai, Rankai, Eachlabs, Trace, and HexemBio.
Strategic Advisor
2020
Decktopus AI is your on-demand presentation generator, designed to transform how entrepreneurs create pitch decks. With its AI-powered, easy-to-use platform, Decktopus AI crafts customized, professional presentations in minutes. Featuring intuitive slide layouts and interactive elements, it’s the ultimate tool for effortlessly creating impactful, polished presentations.
The all-in-one presentation software powered by advanced artificial intelligence technology.
Advisory Board Member, Investor
2018
Mimiq is building 5th Generation IoT, and LoraWAN integrated solutions that make people's lives easier and more secure. Mimiq Track is a premium high-performance tracking solution that leverages breakthrough design and patented fabrication methods to deliver unprecedented location accuracy – indoors and outdoors – in a card-sized form factor.
Mimiq is an electronics company that develops long range GPS tracker and connected consumer devices.
Raised $895,000.00 from StartersHub and Simon Lancaster.
Strategic Advisor, Investor
2023
In-store retail analytics for brick-and-mortar. BuyBuddy is a digital transformation partner in retail specializing in smart IoT solutions for offline shopping. With smart tags, you can seamlessly connect online and offline retail for effortless space and product management.
Strategic Advisor, Investor
2022
Finsmart AI is a powerful management tool that tracks, analyzes, and optimizes your financial data. Whether you prefer to work independently or with the support of a fractional CFO, Finsmart has you covered. With its intuitive interface and comprehensive features, Finsmart AI makes it easy to take control of your company's financial management and make informed decisions for your business.
Executive Board Member
2017
Kimola transforms customer feedback into actionable market research. Its platform analyzes feedback to uncover what people need, love, and dislike, empowering businesses to create insightful reports and make data-driven decisions that align with customer expectations.
The data analytics company focused on understanding human behavior.
Raised $225,000.00 from 500 Emerging Europe, StartersHub and Uğur Şeker.
Member
2024
NVCA empowers the next generation of transformative American companies. The National Venture Capital Association empowers its members and the entrepreneurs they fund by advocating for policies that encourage innovation and reward long-term investment. The NVCA also serves as the definitive resource for venture capital data and unites its members through a full range of professional services.
National Venture Capital Association advocates for policies that promote long-term investment and encourage innovation.
Member
2023
Global Women in VC is the world's largest community for women in venture capital to connect, collaborate, and create opportunities for each other. Our global community now includes 6,000+ women investors across 3,500+ venture funds spanning 200+ cities and 75+ countries.
Co-Founder
2013
Ark of Crafts, established in 2013, bridges Turkish artisanal traditions with modern living through ethical and sustainable practices. Partnering with local artisans, women-led businesses, and family enterprises, it operates on principles of fair trade. In 2017, Ark of Crafts introduced loom.ist, a handcrafted collection of resort wear, loungewear, and home textiles designed for relaxed, timeless living.
Advisor
2019 - 2024
Supported by the Ministry of Development and Istanbul Development Agency, INNOGATE offers a 360-degree program, including access to international connections, market penetration, business modeling, and strategy development opportunities, together with the benefits of training, mentorship, counseling, and access to the right people/institutions.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
1997 - 1999
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
1992 - 1996