# Arshad Ahmed

> Arshad Ahmed is a Series A investor at Elixir Capital Management backing Travel. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Sep…

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Elixir Capital Management](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/elixir-capital-management)
- Location: San Francisco, United States
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Jul 2015
- Lead investor: 50%
- Last updated: Sep 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedesq

Arshad Ahmed is a Series A investor at Elixir Capital Management in San Francisco focused on Travel and Fashion. Arshad Ahmed is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Elixir Capital Management. He previously worked at Wake Forest University as an Adjunct Professor. Arshad Ahmed attended Cornell University.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Series A | $1.4M–$4M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel | 1 | 50% |
| Fashion | 1 | 50% |
| Tourism | 1 | 50% |
| E-Commerce | 1 | 50% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turkey | 1 | 50% |
| Malaysia | 1 | 50% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| otelz.com | Established in 2013 in Istanbul, Otelz has emerged as a prominent player in the digital travel industry. As part of our mission to simplify global exploration, we are utilizing cutting-edge technology to seamlessly connect millions of travelers with unforgettable experiences, and a wide spectrum of accommodations, ranging from cozy homes toluxurious hotels, and beyond.Our platform empowers properties worldwide to expand their reach and thrive in the global market. With our presence in 17 languages and a vast portfolio exceeding 800K+ reported accommodation listings, , we ensure that your customer's desires are effortlessly fulfilled. Whether embarking on a grand adventure or planning a quiet getaway, Otelz is the trusted companion, offering hassle-free booking backed by round-the-clock customer support. | $1.4M | Series A | Jul 21, 2015 |  |
| FashionValet | FashionValet is an independent online fashion and beauty retailer with 200+ brands and 10,000+ products from South East Asia. We specialise in bringing the most reputable fashion designers and celebrity brands online. As one of the largest online stores in the region, we deliver worldwide and are leaders in customer service. | $4M | Series A | Mar 04, 2015 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Elixir Capital Management](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/elixir-capital-management) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [HOWZAT Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/howzat-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [The Ahmed Revocable Trust](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/the-ahmed-revocable-trust) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Elixir Capital Management

VC Fund · Palo Alto, United States

Elixir Capital is a private equity fund manager that invests in small to medium companies in emerging markets that are poised for rapid growth. We invest in change-intensive businesses that can benefit from the application of technology and target the rapidly growing middle class.

2 contacts available at Elixir Capital Management.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abrar Hussain | Managing Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/abrar-hussain |
| Arshad Ahmed | Co-Founder & Managing Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/arshad-ahmed-9de1 |

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## FAQ

### What does Arshad Ahmed invest in?

Arshad Ahmed invests primarily in Travel, Fashion and Tourism startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Turkey. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Arshad Ahmed's check size?

Arshad Ahmed typically joins rounds of $1.4M–$4M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Arshad Ahmed participates in.

### How do I contact Arshad Ahmed?

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### When did Arshad Ahmed last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Arshad Ahmed closed in Jul 2015. Shizune tracks 2 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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