Testimonials

Ivan is a great friend and co-investor. We have a strong working relationship, several co-investments, and work together to help entrepreneurs where we can. He is always my first call when one of our portfolio companies needs an extension round.
Ann Lai
Managing Partner
Navigate solves an important problem for companies needing an extension round. They are a trusted, valueadd partner and disciplined with their approach.
Mark Terbee
I have known Ivan for many years. He is a very thoughtful, passionate, and driven investor who is always insightful and able to identify opportunities and trends before others. I appreciate his understanding of shifting markets, and his uncanny ability to exploit those inefficiencies. Ivan is a unique blend of an investor and advisor, focused on his fiduciary duty to his investors.
Sandy Sigal
I invest with Navigate Ventures for two reasons: Their remarkable GP Ivan - and unique strategy for value creation and risk mitigation in an attractive timeline. I regard Ivan as one of the most knowledgeable and genuinely kind members of the VC community. His deep domain experience, principled investment approach and esteemed network contribute to a niche, resultsdriven portfolio.
Alexandra Dumas
Head of VC Partnerships
Investing in the Navigate I fund provides a unique exposure to the once-in-a-generation modernization of Enterprise infrastructure that is being enabled by B2B Enterprise SaaS. The fund provides access to this highly attractive investment themes, with a highly disciplined investment approach that allows gains to be realized over a short investment horizon.
Hussain Baig
Former Global CIO
We have made several deals with Ivan over the last ten years. He is always responsive and thorough when evaluating opportunities with us and is always faithful to his word. Additionally, Ivan consistently provides real insight and advice to our mutual investments and is helpful to the CEO.
Mark Mullen
Ivan has been an absolute pleasure to co-invest with as he takes the time to appreciate customer experience/value. He is a fantastic communicator, which is apparent considering his diligence skills and community building. I prioritize his monthly meetings where he invites only the best people I know.
Curtis Rodgers
Every Founder would benefit from a fund like Navigate Ventures: a fund who loves and looks for companies at your stage with your precise business model, who share your passion and- appreciates your domain expertise and business acumen.. As former operators, the team at Navigate knows all businesses encounter bumps, while believing as we do, that we can execute and will win.
Janelle Maiocco
CEO & Founder
We’ve really enjoyed working with Ivan and Navigate Ventures. Ivan is always quick to offer pragmatic advice and insights to help us prepare for our next stage of growth and to improve our passion in the market. He’s been extremely helpful and accessible.
Dawn Salvucci-Favier
Ivan has been a big part of our success over the past few years. He played a critical role in helping us close our recent financing and securing our company’s future. He is there for his companies in good times and bad and always puts the interest of his companies first. I look to Ivan as a business partner, investor and feel lucky to count him as a friend.
Ben Mones
Ceo & Founder