Nurzhas Makishev

Partner

Nurzhas Makishev is a founder and crypto enthusiast who has worked with J.P. Morgan as well as other reputed organizations. He is a seasoned finance professional with expertise in private equity, venture capital, and investment banking. Nurzhas is also the founder of NKM Capital, a private equity firm that invests in transformative technologies such as blockchain, AI, and renewable energy. As a passionate advocate of blockchain, Nurzhas believes that this technology can disrupt traditional finance and create opportunities for financial inclusion. His contributions in the blockchain space have been recognized by various industry publications, and he has been featured in Forbes and CoinDesk, among others. Nurzhas holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Name	Nurzhas
Last Name	Makishev
Education	University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, National Physics and Mathematics School
Location	Boston, Massachusetts
Company	NKM Capital
Company Overview	NKM Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in New York, with a focus on investing in the information technology sector. The company invests in early-stage and growth-stage startups, and provides funding, strategic support, and resources to help these companies succeed. NKM Capital's investment strategy is aimed at identifying promising startups with disruptive technologies, and helping them to scale their operations and achieve sustainable growth. The firm's team of experienced professionals brings deep industry expertise, networks, and resources to support their portfolio companies in achieving success. With a strong track record of successful investments, NKM Capital is a trusted partner for technology entrepreneurs looking for strategic funding and support.
Sweet Spot	$250K (50K-1M)
Company Site	http://www.nkmcap.com
Tags	Crypto/Web3 Web3/Blockchain FinTech Space AI Consumer Internet Gaming/eSports Boston / New England TransportationTech Social Networks Data Services

Nurzhas Makishev's Investments

Abra

TOTAL RAISED: $110M

Ripple

TOTAL RAISED: $85M

Flexport

TOTAL RAISED: $2.2B

Robinhood

TOTAL RAISED: $6B

Numerai

TOTAL RAISED: $14M

Cruise

TOTAL RAISED: $17M

Virgin Hyperloop One

TOTAL RAISED: $61M

Copia

TOTAL RAISED: $4.6M

Flirtey

TOTAL RAISED: $16M

Smarking

TOTAL RAISED: $3M

Memebox

TOTAL RAISED: $200M

ZoomCar

TOTAL RAISED: $88M

Career

Investment banker	J.P. Morgan (2008 - 2008 )
Product strategy & commercialization	Google (2014 - 2014 )
Partner	NKM Capital (2012 - Present )
Product strategy manager, software engineer	Oracle (2009 - 2013 )
Cofounder	Startups Inc (2011 - 2012 )
Investment banker	Banc of America Securities (2007 - 2007 )
Researcher	MIT Media Lab (2005 - 2007 )