Simay Arikan is a Principal at Kompas VC, based in Copenhagen. Kompas VC: * Founded in 2021. * Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. * An active investor with 26 companies in its portfolio as of January 2026, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months. * Focuses primarily on Series A rounds in German startups. * Investments span various sectors, including Enterprise Applications, High Tech, and Environment Tech. * One acquisition within its portfolio, Sustain. Life. * Recently participated in the Series A round of Array Labs. * Kompas leverages the experience of investors, operators, founders, and subject-matter experts to support its portfolio companies. Kompas VC's portfolio includes companies focused on: * Ultra-low carbon cement alternatives. * AI-powered lifecycle intelligence platforms for manufacturers. * Biomanufacturing processes turning unavoidable CO₂ into carbon-negative chemicals. * AI platforms for supply chain risk analysis and supplier performance monitoring.
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