Allen Taylor

A native Californian and travel enthusiast, Allen has studied, worked and traveled in more than 75+ countries. A graduate of Princeton University, he is a Fulbright Scholar (Germany, 2004) and a Kauffman Fellow (Class 16). He lives with his wife and young daughter in Sacramento, California.

Allen is part of the global leadership team at Endeavor, a mission-driven organization focused on supporting high-growth companies in emerging and under-served markets. 

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As the Managing Director of Endeavor Catalyst, Allen leads Endeavor's innovative co-investment fund that has been recognized as one of the most active global venture investors in markets like Latin America and the Middle East. Since launching in 2012, Endeavor Catalyst has raised over $250M+ across three funds and made 150+ investments in 25 different countries.

Allen is a member of Class 16 and served his fellowship at Endeavor under the mentorship of Dave Geary, Fernando Fabre (Class 14), and others. He served as a mentor to Class 18 member Aslihan Kurul Turkmen.