Alemşah Öztürk

Overview

Alemşah Öztürk is a prominent angel investor and entrepreneur specializing in digital marketing and technology sectors. He co-founded 4129!, a leading digital advertising agency in Turkey, which was acquired by WPP in 2012. Following the merger with Grey Istanbul in 2015, he became the Chief Happiness Officer and CEO of 4129Grey, a fully integrated communication agency. In 2021, he assumed the role of Group CEO at AKQA, overseeing Ogilvy's operations. As an angel investor, Öztürk has invested in over 15 startups, including Grupanya, ArcadeMonk, Digital Bureau, and 41?29!. His investment focus spans various industries such as technology, digital marketing, blockchain, fintech, e-commerce, gaming, media, consumer goods, retail, software, social media, SaaS, clean technology, fashion, and health care. He typically invests between $100,000 and $500,000 in seed to growth-stage companies. Öztürk holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science from Yıldız Technical University. He is also an active public speaker and has been recognized for his contributions to the digital marketing industry in Turkey. His work has been honored with awards at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards, Eurobest, Golden Drum, D&AD, and the Webby Awards. He has served on juries for various international award shows, including Cannes Lions and Golden Drum.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable growth potential
• Strong management teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Sustainable competitive advantage

Portfolio Companies