# Kerem Ozmen

> Kerem Ozmen is the New York-based co-founder and CEO of 8090 Industries, an investment firm working across industrial technology, energy, AI infrastructure and defense. Previously a founding partner and managing director of Kairos’s K50 fund, he also serves on Sierra Nevada Corporation’s board and co-founded Sierra Racing Club.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and CEO at 8090 Industries
- **Organizations:** 8090 Industries, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Sierra Racing Club, Kairos K50, 8090 Partners, Ozmen Ventures
- **Education:** B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
- **Known for:** Led investments in Exowatt, Armada, AIP, Nscale, PDW and Oklo, according to his official biography., Serves on Sierra Nevada Corporation’s board and chairs its Innovation Committee., Co-founded Sierra Racing Club with Dominik Madani.

## Career timeline

- **2017** — Graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, according to his Crunchbase biography.
- **2018-2020** — Managing director of K50 Ventures, according to Crunchbase; his official biography describes him as founding partner and managing director.
- **2020** — Co-founded 8090 Partners; contemporary reporting dates its formation to June 2020.
- **2022** — Announced the formal launch of 8090 Industries with Rayyan Islam and the shift away from 8090 Partners.
- **2023** — 8090 Industries co-led REGENT’s $60 million Series A; Armada announced Ozmen’s appointment to its board.
- **2026** — Sierra Racing Club competes in the E1 championship; 8090 Industries co-led Nscale’s $2 billion Series C.

## Achievements

- Led investments in Exowatt, Armada, AIP, Nscale, PDW and Oklo, according to his official biography.
- Serves on Sierra Nevada Corporation’s board and chairs its Innovation Committee.
- Co-founded Sierra Racing Club with Dominik Madani.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — 8090 Industries and Aker ASA led Nscale’s $2 billion Series C, announced March 9.
- **2026-04** — Thibaut Courtois joined Sierra Racing Club as a co-owner; Kyle Kuzma also joined its ownership group.
- **2026-08** — 8090 reported $1.382 billion in total AUM, including $775 million primary discretionary advisory assets and $607 million discretionary sub-advised assets. These are firm assets, not Ozmen’s personal wealth.

## Links

- Website: https://8090industries.com/team/kerem-ozmen/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerem-ozmen-6231aa11b
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerem.ozmen_/

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Last updated: 2026-10-10