Duran Cesur

Duran Cesur is a seasoned professional in the fields of investment and board governance with extensive experience across various companies and sectors. Currently serving as a Founding Partner at Atlas Ventures since January 2023, the focus is on industrial decarbonisation and digitalisation technologies. Duran holds multiple investor positions in companies such as DC Connected Car GmbH, Integrals Power, and PRIAM CYBER AI, where leadership in funding rounds has been emphasized. As a committee member at Rainbow Trust Children's Charity and a board observer for OctaiPipe and PHINXT Robotics, Duran also engages in philanthropic and strategic oversight roles. Prior experience includes a non-executive board position at HEROTECH8 LTD, complemented by mentoring efforts at the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK. Educational credentials include an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Swarthmore College.