Ian Akyildiz

Active Investor

Angel Investor

Atlanta, Georgia

Ian Akyildiz, Angel Investor is an active investor based in Atlanta, Georgia. This profile covers what Ian Akyildiz backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Dr. Ian Akyildiz is an Angel Investor. Dr. Akyildiz was a Ken Byers Chair Professor in Telecommunications at Georgia Institute of Technology. He also served as an Advisor at Luma. Earned a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in 1984, an M.S. in Computer Engineering in 1981, and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the same university in 1978.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage Venture
Invests in: Telecom & Connectivity
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Typical check: $500K
Past investments: 1

Notable investments

Luma ( Connectivity Products)

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