Nikola Yanev consults founders on how to raise capital faster and with less frustration. After spending seven years in venture capital at Eleven Ventures, he now works directly with founders to simplify the fundraising process and close investors with confidence.
At Eleven, Nikola spearheaded marketing and communications, securing over 150 media features for portfolio companies, structuring accelerator programs like Eleven Alpha and Elevate, and supporting more than 40 investments—including backing Payhawk, Bulgaria’s first unicorn. His efforts contributed to growing deal flow, scaling Eleven’s brand across the region, and raising multiple funds, including Fund III at €60M.
Beyond venture, Nikola has helped design and run three accelerator programs with 250+ graduated startups, coached university founders through the Elevate AUBG Accelerator, and built one of the strongest VC brands in the region.
Today, through 1:1 advisory and playbooks, he equips founders with investor-ready strategies, fundraising outreach engines, and the insider perspective from having sat on both sides of the table. He also shares daily fundraising advice with his 15,000+ LinkedIn followers.
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