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APY Ventures
APY Ventures invests $100,000 to $1 million in early-stage tech startups. The firm supports entrepreneurs with funding, strategic guidance, and resources, fostering innovation and growth in the Turkish startup ecosystem.
Key Info
Number of Investments
59
Industries
Technology, Fintech
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture
Alesta Yatırım
Alesta Yatırım invests up to $500,000 in tech and innovation startups in Turkey. The firm offers funding, mentorship, and strategic support to help startups grow and succeed in the competitive market.
Key Info
Number of Investments
56
Industries
Technology
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2012
CB Rank
177,069
Revo Capital
Revo Capital is the largest venture capital firm in Turkey, managing a fund of $188M. With a focus on technology-driven startups in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Baltics, they are currently investing their €90M second fund in Series A+ startups.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Number of Investments
50
Number of Lead Investments
12
Number of Diversity Investments
3
Number of Exits (IPO)
5
Number of Portfolio Organizations
34
CB Rank (Investor)
10,517
Boğaziçi Ventures
Boğaziçi Ventures invests $250,000 to $2 million in tech and digital transformation startups in Turkey. The firm supports companies like Sinemia and Faladdin with funding, mentorship, and resources to foster growth and innovation.
Key Info
Number of Investments
50
Industries
Boğaziçi Ventures invests $250,000 to $2 million in tech and digital transformation startups in Turkey. The firm supports companies like Sinemia and Faladdin with funding, mentorship, and resources to foster growth and innovation.
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Post-Ipo, Secondary Market, Seed
Year Founded
2015
CB Rank
142,332
StartersHub
StartersHub in Istanbul invests $100,000 to $500,000 in early-stage tech startups. The accelerator offers funding, mentorship, and a structured program to help companies like Prisync and Sinemia grow and succeed.
Key Info
Number of Investments
49
Number of Exits
6
Industries
Technology
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2015
CB Rank
171,053
212
Based in Istanbul, 212 invests $500,000 to $5 million in early-stage tech companies across Turkey and Central Eastern Europe. The firm supports startups like Insider and Martı with funding, strategic guidance, and access to extensive networks.
Key Info
Number of Investments
45
Number of Exits
3
Industries
Technology
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2011
CB Rank
128,888
TechOne VC
TechOne VC invests $250,000 to $2 million in early-stage technology startups. The firm offers funding, strategic guidance, and access to industry experts, fostering growth and innovation in the Turkish tech ecosystem.
Key Info
Number of Investments
42
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Technology
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2020
Diffusion Capital Partners
Diffusion Capital Partners invests in deep-tech startups with initial investments below EUR 500,000 and follow-on funding up to EUR 2 million. The firm supports companies like Enhencer and TAZI with funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance.
Key Info
Number of Investments
41
Number of Exits
2
Industries
Deep-tech
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2015
CB Rank
174,740
Re-Pie Asset Management
Re-Pie Asset Management invests $1 million to $10 million in real estate, private equity, and tech startups. Based in Istanbul, the firm offers funding, strategic support, and industry connections to foster growth and innovation in various sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
37
Number of Exits
2
Industries
B2B, B2C, Delivery, Financial Services, Home Health Care, Venture Capital
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed
Year Founded
2014
CB Rank
157,132
Esas Ventures
Esas Ventures invests $500,000 to $2 million in early-stage tech startups globally. The firm supports companies like Insider and Getir with funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance, promoting innovation and growth.
Key Info
Number of Investments
29
Industries
Technology
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2018
CB Rank
191,713
Lima Ventures
Lima Ventures, based in Istanbul, invests $250,000 to $1 million in technology and innovation-driven startups. The firm offers funding, strategic advice, and mentorship to support the growth and success of early-stage companies in the Turkish market.
Key Info
Number of Investments
26
Industries
Consulting, EdTech, Financial Services, FinTech, Gaming, Professional Services, Virtual Reality
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2020
CB Rank
211,386
Alarko Ventures
Alarko Ventures, based in Istanbul, invests $250,000 to $2 million in technology and innovation-driven startups. The firm offers funding, strategic mentorship, and industry connections to support the growth and success of early-stage companies in the Turkish market.
Key Info
Number of Investments
23
Industries
Technology
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture
Year Founded
2020
Alpha Capital
Alpha Capital invests $500,000 to $5 million in early and growth-stage tech companies. The firm supports startups with funding, strategic guidance, and resources to foster innovation and growth.
Key Info
Number of Investments
21
Industries
Angel Investment, Consulting, Financial Services, Incubators
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Venture
Year Founded
2019
WePlay Ventures
WePlay Ventures invests up to $300,000 in early-stage gaming studios. The firm offers funding, industry expertise, and a three-month acceleration program to help gaming startups grow and succeed in Turkey and Central Asia.
Key Info
Number of Investments
20
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Gaming
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2020
CB Rank
53,443
twozero Ventures
twozero Ventures invests $250,000 to $2 million in technology and digital transformation startups. The firm offers funding, strategic guidance, and mentorship to support the growth and innovation of early-stage companies.
Key Info
Number of Investments
19
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Sports, Media and Entertainment
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2020
Yildiz Ventures
Yıldız Ventures, the venture arm of Yıldız Holding, invests $500,000 to $5 million in early-stage consumer goods and food tech startups in Turkey and abroad. The firm offers funding, strategic guidance, and access to Yıldız Holding’s extensive resources to drive growth and innovation.
Key Info
Number of Investments
17
Number of Exits
N/A
Industries
Consumer goods, Food technology
Investment Stage
N/A
Year Founded
2019
Extra Watts
Extra Watts invests $100,000 to $1 million in renewable energy and tech startups. The firm supports projects with funding, strategic guidance, and mentorship, fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the energy sector.
Key Info
Number of Investments
17
Industries
Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Incubators, Software, Venture Capital
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Initial Coin Offering, Private Equity, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2017
CB Rank
213,352
Arz Portfolio
Arz Portfolio, founded in 2015 and based in Istanbul, is a leading Turkish VC and asset management firm. With investments in FinTech, IT, and manufacturing, they manage over ₺7.4 billion in assets. Their experienced team focuses on high returns and significant contributions to the Turkish economy through diverse investments.
Key Info
Number of Investments
17
Industries
FinTech
Investment Stage
Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2015
Tarvenn Ventures
Founded in 2017, Tarvenn Ventures is an Istanbul-based VC and advisory firm specializing in early-stage investments across health, energy, gaming, and more. With a global reach spanning over 40 countries, they offer strategic advisory services, aiming to transform startups into industry leaders through their “Smart Money” model.
Key Info
Number of Investments
16
Industries
Health, Energy, Gaming, Food, Agriculture, E-commerce, Services
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2017
Sabancı Ventures
Sabancı Ventures, the VC arm of Sabancı Holding, manages a $30 million fund, investing $500k to $4 million in Pre-Series A and Series A stages. Focused on fintech, mobility, and healthtech, they leverage Sabancı Holding’s extensive network and expertise to support scalable businesses with global expansion potential.
Key Info
Number of Investments
15
Industries
Fintech, Mobility, Healthtech, Energy, AI & Big Data, Insurtech, Advanced Materials, Climatetech, IoT, Digital, Cybersecurity, Cloudtech
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture
Year Founded
2020
CB Rank
209,490
Inventures
Founded in 2009, Inventures is a leading early-stage internet business accelerator in Istanbul. They provide seed-level investments, technological partnerships, and mentorship to startups, focusing on e-commerce, SaaS, fintech, and mobile social media sectors. Inventures has a proven track record of successful exits and a robust portfolio.
Key Info
Number of Investments
15
Number of Exits
2
Industries
Analytics, Business Development, E-Commerce, Finance, Internet of Things, Mobile, Retail Technology, Venture Capital
Year Founded
2009
Logo Ventures
Logo Ventures is an early-stage VC firm based in Istanbul, investing in technology, fintech, AI, and SaaS startups. With a focus on high-growth potential, they support companies through investments ranging from $1M to $5M. Their portfolio includes Getmobil, CarbonCentrum, and Figopara.
Key Info
Number of Investments
14
Industries
Technology, Fintech, AI, SaaS, E-commerce
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture
Year Founded
2017
CB Rank
198,708
Paribu Ventures
Paribu Ventures is the corporate VC arm of Paribu, based in Istanbul. It focuses on early-stage investments in blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and fintech. With a diverse portfolio including Kriptomeda and Roamless, Paribu Ventures aims to support startups with high growth potential in decentralized technologies.
Key Info
Number of Investments
14
Industries
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3, Fintech, Infrastructure, Gaming, NFT, DeFi
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2022
Eksim Ventures
Eksim Ventures is the VC arm of Eksim Holding based in Istanbul. They focus on seed, early-stage, and Series A investments in innovative sectors such as food, energy, health, mobility, and fintech. Their portfolio includes Yolcu 360, Kolay IK, and Hiwell.
Key Info
Number of Investments
12
Industries
Biotechnology, Business Development, Energy, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Information Technology, Medical
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2021
CB Rank
1,244,249
Idacapital
Idacapital is a VC firm based in Istanbul, focusing on early-stage investments in FinTech, HealthTech, EduTech, ClimateTech, and AgroTech. They invest in scalable businesses with significant returns and positive social and environmental impacts. Idacapital supports startups with both financing and mentorship.
Key Info
Number of Investments
12
Number of Exits
2
Industries
FinTech & Digital Inclusion, HealthTech, EduTech, ClimateTech, AgroTech
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture
Year Founded
2013
Arya Ventures
Arya Ventures focuses on early-stage and Series A investments in gender-balanced startups across femtech, fintech, and technology sectors. Partnered with İşbank, Arya Ventures promotes female leadership and aims to drive significant returns through innovative, scalable tech ventures.
Key Info
Number of Investments
11
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Femtech, Mobility, Life Sciences, Fintech, Blockchain, Technology
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture
Year Founded
2022
Heaventures
Heaventures is a venture capital firm based in Istanbul, focusing on early-stage investments in technology, fintech, healthtech, SaaS, and e-commerce sectors. They aim to support high-potential startups with innovative solutions and significant growth potential.
Key Info
Number of Investments
9
Industries
Technology, Fintech, HealthTech, SaaS, E-commerce
Investment Stage
Grant, Seed
Year Founded
2021
CB Rank
57,105
Eczacıbasi Momentum
Eczacıbaşı Momentum, the CVC arm of Eczacıbaşı Group, was established in 2019 to invest in high-impact startups in wellbeing, consumption, and home living sectors. With a focus on scalable and innovative technologies, their portfolio includes RS Research and Virasoft, supporting ventures that shape the new normal of modern life.
Key Info
Number of Investments
9
Industries
Biotechnology, FinTech, Health Care, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Mining Technology, Venture Capital, Wellness
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Venture
Year Founded
2019
Koc Holding
Koc Holding, established in 1926, is a major conglomerate based in Istanbul. Its venture capital arm focuses on strategic investments in energy, automotive, consumer durables, finance, and IT sectors, aiming to enhance core business operations and explore new growth opportunities through strategic and innovative ventures.
Key Info
Number of Investments
8
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Energy, Automotive, Consumer Durables, Finance, IT
Year Founded
1926
CB Rank
161,710
TokenSuite Ventures
TokenSuite Ventures focuses on seed and early-stage investments in blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and fintech sectors. They aim to support high-potential projects with capital and strategic guidance, fostering innovation in decentralized technologies.
Key Info
Number of Investments
8
Industries
Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Incubators, Venture Capital
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2017
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