Milen Ivanov

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Co-founder and Managing Partner @ Sofia Angels Ventures
Bulgaria
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Bulgaria, Bulgaria
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About Milen Ivanov

Serial Entrepreneur turned adviser and investor in startups.

Milen Ivanov's Current Company Details
Sofia Angels Ventures

Sofia Angels Ventures

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Co-founder and Managing Partner
Bulgaria
Website:
sofiaventures.eu
Employees:
3
Milen Ivanov Work Experience Details
  • Sofia Angels Ventures
    Co-Founder And Managing Partner
    Sofia Angels Ventures
    Bulgaria
  • Sofia Angels Ventures
    Managing Partner
    Sofia Angels Ventures Nov 2020 - Present
    Sofia, Bg
    We co-invest in scalabale startups alongside angels, family offices and other private investors across EU.Current portfolio includes:- Ondo.io (BG) - Agritech automating farmers management of greenhouses, vineyards, orchards and openfields- Addit.tech (BG)- Fintech/Greentech introducing the Device-as-a-Service model in SEE; circular economy- Digistain.co.uk (UK/US) - MEDTECH patented risk profiling test for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients- Retorio.com (DE) - HRtech/Behavioral Intelligence Platform lets you spot, hire & develop the right team leveraging the power of AI.- Hotinginnovations.com (SE) - Greentech producing innovative machines for the packaging industry.- Digicust.com (AT) - AI-based digital systems automating customs document processing - EXITED - Dynamicpricing.ai (BG) -AI pricing automation for retail businesses- Undelucram.ro (RO) - HRtech 360 degree platform; largest online employee community in Romania and CEE- InHeartmedical.com (FR) - MEDTECH SW for 3D modelling of the heart for catheter ablation- NOLD (BG/UK) - Sustainable Fashion peer-to-peer platform for brand engaging- WINQS (DE) - Sustainable sportswear brand- Fight Scout (BG) - Mobile App for MMA fighters and events- Fabrico (BG) - digital maintenance tools specialized in manufacturing - IcanPreneur (BG) - Accelerator-as-a-Service for product-market-fit - KRIK.BG (BG) - reshaping the second-hand auto parts industry - SWIPE (BG) - refurbished smartphone marketplace in CEE - Columbo (BG) - MEDTECH AI SW designed to assist reading and analysis of the MRI images of the lumbar spine - Denexpert - (HU) - EHS&S Management SW- Almacena - (NL/BG) - Agri supply chain tech and finance solutions- Ogre (RO) - AI-Driven forecasting solution for optimizing renewable enery use- Ethermind (BG/UK) - Revolutionizing the training industry by creating expert AI personas - BibeCoffee (GR) - Telemetry solution that allows any coffee machine to become a smart device.
  • Bulgarian Angels Club
    Co-Founder And Chairman
    Bulgarian Angels Club Nov 2016 - Present
    Sofia, Sofia, Bg
    CEO Angels Club is the biggest business-angel investor network in Bulgaria with 85+ members.Our members make their own investment decisions and they can invest together or individually. They also provide expertise, contacts and pro-active mentorship to increase company value.CEO Angels Club looks for early stage, normally post-accelerator startups that are highly scalable and that can show us how the company will get to to a clear meaningful mile stone within 12-24 months on the basis of our one-time investment. This typically means smallish teams (2 to 5 people), with serious domain expertise and a product that is either currently in the market or already in beta.
  • European Commission
    Jury Member At Eic Accelerator
    European Commission Jan 2018 - Present
    Brussels, Be
    Evaluating projects under the Horizons 2020 SME Instruments for Phase 1 & 2 and currently EIC AcceleratorEIC Accelerator is a continuation of Phase 2. From grant to “blended financing”: grant and loan or equity investment of up to €15 million to bridge the financial gap between late-stage R&D and market adoption.After a round of expert remote evaluation, my role now (together with other 5 Jury members) is to conduct individual interviews of applicants and take the final decision for financing the projects.
  • Eic Scaling Club
    Mentor
    Eic Scaling Club Apr 2024 - Present
    Advising the top scale-up deep tech companies in EU
  • Icanpreneur | File > New > Startup®
    Investor And Board Member
    Icanpreneur | File > New > Startup® Nov 2023 - Present
    Sofia, Sofia, Bg
    Accelerator-as-a-Service Digital platform for founders seeking product-market-fit
  • Retorio
    Investor & Board Observer
    Retorio Aug 2022 - Present
    München, Bayern, De
  • Undelucram.Ro
    Investor & Board Member
    Undelucram.Ro Jun 2023 - Present
    Bucuresti, Ro
  • Addit.Tech
    Investor & Board Member
    Addit.Tech Jan 2023 - Present
    Sofia, Bg
  • Besco - The Bulgarian Startup Association
    Member Of The Board Of Advisors
    Besco - The Bulgarian Startup Association Jan 2018 - Present
    Sofia, Sofia, Bg
  • Horizons Bulgaria
    Founder & Shareholder
    Horizons Bulgaria Jan 2003 - Present
    Sofia, Bulgaria, Bg
    Horizons is a leading recruitment company in Bulgaria specializing in middle and expert level roles + complex larger volume solutions. Other services include Headhunting, Staff Leasing & Outsourcing.Currently I act as a non-executive boardmember.
  • The Bulgarian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association - Bvca
    Board Member
    The Bulgarian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association - Bvca May 2017 - May 2023
    Lozenets, Sofia City, Bg
  • Dronamics
    Investor
    Dronamics Oct 2019 - May 2021
    London, Gb
    DRONAMICS is democratizing airfreight by lowering the cost of shipping in emerging markets. To achieve this, they are developing a new type of cargo airplane – small, unmanned and extremely fuel efficient. It can transport 350 KG over 2,500 KM for a cost that's 50%+ lower than other airplanes. It flies autonomously, can be monitored and managed remotely via satellite, and the whole system costs less than a sports car.Their drone called "Black Swan” can land on short and unpaved runways, enabling on-demand point-to-point flights and speedy same-day delivery even to the most remote locations that would otherwise take days to reach over ground or sea.
  • Reloyalty
    Investor
    Reloyalty Jun 2019 - May 2021
    London, United Kingdom, Gb
  • Quarkvr
    Investor
    Quarkvr Jan 2019 - May 2021
    Serdika, Sofia City, Bg
    QuarkVR is building out the AR/VR Cloud service for 5G and the Edge Cloud. They are developing a very interesting compression and streaming technology that enables the next generation Immersive Computing on mobile devices. Their business model is strictly B2B, partnering with Telecoms to deliver QuarkVR to Enterprises.
  • Ceo Search
    Founding Partner
    Ceo Search Jan 2012 - Nov 2020
    Sofia, Bulgaria, Bg
    CEO SEARCH specializes in CEO and C-level executive recruitment in Bulgaria and the Balkans.CEO SEARCH is part of IIC Partners - a global top 10 leading executive search network of independent companies with over 450 international consultants operating in 52 cities, across 34 countries. Member firms benefit from sharing best practice and research, and building strong global networks. Access to this expertise enables IIC Partners to provide the best possible service to clients.I help with sales and delivery for only top tier roles.
  • Ceo Club Bulgaria
    Founder And Chairman
    Ceo Club Bulgaria Dec 2008 - Nov 2020
    Sofia, Bulgaria, Bg
    CEO CLUB BULGARIA is the largest business and social network (3500+) in Bulgaria consisting of top decision makers working in/with Bulgaria. The purpose of the group is to provide an efficient platform to C level professionals and active business owners that share modern business principles and ethics for: *career advancement & only top level job opportunities *partnership searches *virtual advisory board *entrepreneurial and investment ideas *hobbies, events & entertainmentwww.ceoclub.bg
  • The Founder Institute
    Managing Director
    The Founder Institute Sep 2015 - Aug 2020
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    The Founder Institute is the world's largest entrepreneur training and startup launch program.The Founder Institute offers four month program operating in over 170 cities worldwide focused on creating impactful and enduring technology companies. We train new and seasoned founders on the current best practices for building the next generation of companies through our structured curriculum. The program facilitates weekly sessions where experienced entrepreneurs help Founders develop and launch their new businesses. The program offers a founder-friendly startup environment, mentorship from renowned CEOs, and shared equity upside among all participants in the companies formed.Based in Silicon Valley but with chapters across six continents and 170+ cities and more than 2700+ companies started so far globally, our mission is to "Globalize Silicon Valley" and help promising entrepreneurs launch companies that create one million new startup jobs.I managed the local operation - recruited team members, founders, mentors & partners, run the semester, advise startups and help with fundraising. Since Sofia chapter has conducted 5 seasons incubating 40 + startups (out of 120+ enrolled founders).
  • Trak.Ink
    Investor
    Trak.Ink Jun 2017 - Jun 2020
    Sofia, Sofia, Bg
    Software for dropshippers/retail arbitragers on eBay
  • Work & Share Coworking Space
    Investor
    Work & Share Coworking Space Nov 2016 - Sep 2019
    Sofia, Bg
  • Dressmania
    Investor
    Dressmania Sep 2009 - Sep 2019
    Portfolio of online fashion retail stores.
  • Innovatoria
    Investor And Non-Executive Partner
    Innovatoria Jul 2006 - Sep 2019
    Sofia, Sofia, Bg
    Innovatoria is a boutique agency for marketing and advertising, specializing in the digital arena including: development of effective web sites and their search engine optimization, social media and internet marketing, augmented reality and events.
  • Eleven Startup Accelerator
    Mentor
    Eleven Startup Accelerator Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
    Sofia, Bg
    Advising start-ups on business development, sales, recruitment and fundraising.Eleven is an accelerator and venture capital fund for early-stage enterprises. It provides entrepreneurial mentorship and expertise, platform/technology support and the critical first round of financial investment. With EUR 12 million of funding provided by the European Investment Fund (EIF) through the JEREMIE Program, Eleven is one of the biggest early stage investors in CEE.Eleven accelerates the launch of startup teams and their ideas – enabling startup “escape velocity” Its mission is to provide start-up teams with the acceleration of speed needed to break free of local restraints and become truly global.Startup teams receive mentoring and consultation from a diverse pool of international business leaders and entrepreneurs of all levels. The teams also receive collaborative office space and critical seed funding. Eleven funds potent ideas with up to EUR 200k in incremental rounds, starting initially with EUR 25-50k.
  • Sponsia.Com
    Ceo & Founder
    Sponsia.Com Nov 2012 - May 2015
    SPONSIA helps event organizers sell more to Sponsors. We help event organizers make extra cash from their events via online and desktop tools including: event mobile apps, cool sponsorship decks and market place.Sponsia was financed by Eleven - a EUR 12 million venture fund that provides financing to early-stage startups, powered by Springboard, the leading European startup accelerator.In May, 2015 we decided to close operations due to lack of further funding.
  • Jordansheppard
    Managing Partner Balkans
    Jordansheppard Jan 2003 - Jan 2012
    Wilmslow, England, Gb
    JordanSheppard Balkans is a leading executive search consultancy in the Balkan region part of JordanShepprad International. JSB is headquartered in Sofia with offices also in Bucharest and Belgrade. JSB executive search team includes 14 consultants in 3 offices.Core industry specialization include: Financial Services, Construction and Real Estate, FMCG, Manufacturing, Energy, Pharmaceutical, ICT, etc.JSB has also investments in other business services in the HR field that are operating under different brands. www.jordansheppard.bg
  • Human Synergistics
    Managing Partner Bulgaria
    Human Synergistics Jan 2006 - Oct 2010
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    HumanSynergistics Bulgaria is part of HS International which was founded in 1970. Our franchise business is offering the whole range of diagnostics tools for measurement and OD developement on individual, group and organizational level on Bulgarian Language.www.humansyn.bg
  • Gift.Bg
    Founder & Ceo
    Gift.Bg Aug 2005 - Jul 2006
    Gift.bg was the first online retailer for gifts & git experience certificates in Bulgaria. In addition to online sales we were offering unique gift solutions to businesses and end clients via other channels: direct b2b and retail. Came up with the idea. Founde co-founders. Raised funding. Designed operations. Managed Sales, Marketing and Website Development. Hiried Personnel. Sold it. On time.
  • Bulgarian Indoor Advertizing
    Founder & Ceo
    Bulgarian Indoor Advertizing 2002 - 2003
    BIA was the first indoor advertising network in Bulgaria offering advertising spaces for rent in closed spaces - toilets, fitnesses, shopping centers, etc.I started the company with one partner, then merged it with another competitor. Eventually I bought all the shares from 5 partners and sold the majority stake to a strategic investor.
  • Roca Bulgaria
    Marketing Manager
    Roca Bulgaria 2000 - 2003
    Marketing Management: Branding, Product Development, Pricing Policy, Distribution, Communication, Event Management, Staff as brand owners, etc.
  • Nexcom
    Sales Manager
    Nexcom 1999 - 2000
    Us
    Sales. Sales. Sales.
  • Consult Gb
    Free Lance Marketing Research Consultant
    Consult Gb 1995 - 1998
    Conducting marketing research surveys in the bathroom and heating industry in Bulgaria for UK based company

Milen Ivanov Skills

Strategy Start Ups Recruiting Entrepreneurship Executive Search Management Business Development Business Strategy Organizational Development New Business Development Social Networking Sales Management Business Planning Marketing Negotiation Team Management Hr Consulting Marketing Management Training Management Consulting Human Resources Sales Marketing Communications Project Management Marketing Strategy Market Research B2b Event Management Strategic Planning Advertising Leadership Product Development Online Advertising Project Planning Networking Change Management Talent Management Direct Sales Account Management Retail Budgets Talent Acquisition Headhunting Team Building Leadership Development Executive Coaching Performance Management Recruitment Technical Recruiting Personnel Management

Milen Ivanov Education Details

  • City University Of Seattle
    City University Of Seattle
    General Management
  • Universitet Za Nacionalno I Svetovno Stopanstvo
    Universitet Za Nacionalno I Svetovno Stopanstvo
    Marketing
  • English Language School Russe & Silistra
    English Language School Russe & Silistra
    English

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Milen Ivanov's current role is Co-founder and Managing Partner.

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Milen Ivanov attended City University Of Seattle, Universitet Za Nacionalno I Svetovno Stopanstvo, English Language School Russe & Silistra.

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