Meet our Team

TULIN TOKATLI, CFA

Partner

As a former LP from European Investment Fund, Tülin has evaluated investment opportunities across growth equity and venture capital funds. This included conducting due diligence, performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, preparing and presenting memos for the Board, monitoring investment portfolios, representing EIF at fund advisory boards and support related internal and external reporting due to various mandates and unfortunately rejecting several fund proposals.

At Pitch Me First, Tülin helps emerging or established fund managers on above related topics but most importantly providing support on their pitch and increase the chances of fundraising.

She also occasionally gives lectures in universities, with University of Luxembourg. Luxembourg School of Buiness and IESEG School of Management in Paris being her most recent appearances.

MELIH SIMON HERMAN

Community Partner

With over 15 years in the startup ecosystem, Melih Simon Herman has a proven track record of fundraising for Series A-level startups. His experience spans founding two successful ventures in gaming and B2B SaaS, as well as exiting his family business in healthcare. Today, he specializes in raising funds for Series A companies, particularly in healthtech, cybersecurity, and fintech, with a strong focus on B2B SaaS models. Additionally, Melih is an LP in seven different funds, leveraging his deep sector knowledge and hands-on experience to support growth in the companies he backs.

HALE YILDIZ

Deal Partner

Hale has previously worked in the EIF in analytics, digitalisation, and data in the VC and PE sectors, alongside a marketing side venture involving strategy consulting and campaign management. With a background in business, economics and international relations, combined with her data and sales skills as well as her entrepreneurial spirit, she presents a unique profile in the VC ecosystem, in the interplay between the VC business and the startup world.

MAURICE HANNON

Legal Advisor

Seasoned lawyer with 25 years of experience in wealth management, investment banking and asset management providing consultancy services and independent directorships.

Providing family offices and Institutional clients with a comprehensive range of services and advice to realize and maintain their investment solutions.