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    Best Venture Capital Firms in Istanbul (2026)

    Browse updated 2026 startup programs, accelerators, incubators, and venture capital investors in Istanbul. Find open deadlines, offers, and funding.

    Updated Jun 2026

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    Earlybird Ventures logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Earlybird Ventures

    We’re a venture capital investor powering Europe’s tech innovators with financial resources strategic support and access to a vast international network.

    Open
    Earlybird Ventures: We’re a venture capital investor powering Europe’s tech innovators with financial resources strategic support and access to a vast international network.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +1. Focus: FinTech, HealthTech +8. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Istanbul, London, Milan, Germany, Europe.
    Berlin
    Munich
    +6
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +1

    Focus

    FinTech, HealthTech +8

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    ITU SEED logo
    Accelerator

    ITU SEED

    Bridge to Global Growth

    Open
    ITU SEED: Bridge to Global Growth. Stage: Seed, Grant. Accelerator, Co-working Space, Growth Program, Startup Competition, Incubator. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Europe, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed, Grant

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    Startupbootcamp logo
    Accelerator

    Startupbootcamp

    A Global Family Of Industry-Focused Startup Accelerators

    OpenCan lead
    Startupbootcamp: A Global Family Of Industry-Focused Startup Accelerators. Stage: Seed, Pre-Seed +5. Focus: Software, Internet +22. Accelerator, Venture Capital Firm. Located in London, Amsterdam, Milan, Dubai, Mumbai, Melbourne, Rome, New York, Barcelona, Essen, Berlin, Hamburg, Moscow, Hartford, Istanbul, The Netherlands, Italy, UAE, UK, Australia, Spain, Russia, USA, Turkey, Germany, India, Europe, MENA, Oceania, North America, Asia, Middle East. €15K available.
    London
    Amsterdam
    +30
    Stage

    Seed, Pre-Seed +5

    Focus

    Software, Internet +22

    Offer

    €15K

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    Innogate Program logo
    Entrepreneurship Program

    Innogate Program

    Go Above and Beyond with Innogate!

    OpenRemote
    Innogate Program: Go Above and Beyond with Innogate!. Stage: Not Seeking Funding. Entrepreneurship Program, Accelerator, Growth Program. Located in Istanbul, London, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Turkey, UK, USA, MENA, Europe, North America, Worldwide, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    London
    +11
    Stage

    Not Seeking Funding

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    Tenity / F10 logo
    Accelerator

    Tenity / F10

    Making innovation work

    Open
    Tenity / F10: Making innovation work. Stage: Growth, Pre-Seed +2. Focus: Carbon Capture / CCUS, Waste Management +2. Accelerator, Startup Studio, Incubator. Located in Zurich, Singapore, Tallinn, Stockholm, Madrid, Istanbul, London, Baku, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Singapore, Estonia, Sweden, Spain, Turkey, UK, Azerbaijan, Hong Kong, Europe, Asia, MENA, Middle East. $50K - $350K available.
    Zurich
    Singapore
    +20
    Stage

    Growth, Pre-Seed +2

    Focus

    Carbon Capture / CCUS, Waste Management +2

    Offer

    $50K - $350K

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    Teknasyon logo
    Corporate VC

    Teknasyon

    Turkey's leading mobile application developer and one of the fastest-growing IT company according to Deloitte Fast 50, Teknasyon, has achieved great success by…

    OpenCan lead
    Teknasyon: Turkey's leading mobile application developer and one of the fastest-growing IT company according to Deloitte Fast 50, Teknasyon, has achieved great success by…. Stage: Seed, Series A +3. Focus: Entertainment, Media +2. Check size: $100,000 – $500,000. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Maslak, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Maslak
    +4
    Stage

    Seed, Series A +3

    Focus

    Entertainment, Media +2

    Check size

    $100,000 – $500,000

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    500 Istanbul logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    500 Istanbul

    500 Istanbul Fund II

    Open
    500 Istanbul: 500 Istanbul Fund II. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +2. Focus: SaaS. Check size: $150 – $1,000,000. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, USA, Turkey, Europe, MENA, North America, Asia, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    USA
    +6
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +2

    Focus

    SaaS

    Check size

    $150 – $1,000,000

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    212 Limited logo
    Program

    212 Limited

    Value, Insight, Scale.

    Open
    212 Limited: Value, Insight, Scale.. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
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    Re-Pie Asset Management Company logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Re-Pie Asset Management Company

    Venture Capital · Istanbul

    Open
    Re-Pie Asset Management Company: Venture Capital · Istanbul. Stage: Seed, Series A +2. Focus: Financial Services, Venture Capital +3. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Seed, Series A +2

    Focus

    Financial Services, Venture Capital +3

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    QNBEYOND logo
    Incubator

    QNBEYOND

    A startup program by QNB Finansbank

    Open
    QNBEYOND: A startup program by QNB Finansbank. Stage: Early Stage VC, Seed. Incubator, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Asia, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Early Stage VC, Seed

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    Workup by Turkiye Is Bankasi logo
    Incubator

    Workup by Turkiye Is Bankasi

    A startup program by Turkiye Is Bankasi

    Open
    Workup by Turkiye Is Bankasi: A startup program by Turkiye Is Bankasi. Incubator. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Asia, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
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    Startup Istanbul logo
    Program

    Startup Istanbul

    Open
    Startup Istanbul: Startup program. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
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    ScaleX Ventures logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    ScaleX Ventures

    ScaleX invests in exceptional founders from unexpected places supporting their journey to global success.

    Open
    ScaleX Ventures: ScaleX invests in exceptional founders from unexpected places supporting their journey to global success.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +1. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, USA, Turkey, North America, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    USA
    +4
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +1

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    Esas Ventures logo
    Family Office

    Esas Ventures

    Esas Ventures is the venture capital arm of Esas Holding, one of the largest family-owned investment firms

    OpenCan lead
    Esas Ventures: Esas Ventures is the venture capital arm of Esas Holding, one of the largest family-owned investment firms. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +2. Family Office, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +2

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    Firat Isbecer logo
    Angel Investor

    Firat Isbecer

    Firat Isbecer is an entrepreneur and a seed investor. His first venture Pozitron, a mobile software company focusing on digital banking, commerce and mobile pay…

    OpenCan lead
    Firat Isbecer: Firat Isbecer is an entrepreneur and a seed investor. His first venture Pozitron, a mobile software company focusing on digital banking, commerce and mobile pay…. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +1. Angel Investor. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +1

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    Nevzat Aydın logo
    Angel Investor

    Nevzat Aydın

    Nevzat Aydın is the CEO of Yemeksepeti.com, the first and biggest online food delivery portal in Turkey. Born in 1976 in İstanbul, Nevzat Aydın completed his se…

    OpenCan lead
    Nevzat Aydın: Nevzat Aydın is the CEO of Yemeksepeti.com, the first and biggest online food delivery portal in Turkey. Born in 1976 in İstanbul, Nevzat Aydın completed his se…. Stage: Seed. Angel Investor. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed

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    Hande Enes logo
    Angel Investor

    Hande Enes

    Hande Enes

    Open
    Hande Enes: Hande Enes. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC. Angel Investor. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC

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    Sina Afra logo
    Angel Investor

    Sina Afra

    Sina Afra is the CEO and Founder of Tiko. He previously worked at Markafoni as a CEO and Founder. Sina Afra attended the University of Münster.

    OpenCan lead
    Sina Afra: Sina Afra is the CEO and Founder of Tiko. He previously worked at Markafoni as a CEO and Founder. Sina Afra attended the University of Münster.. Stage: Seed. Angel Investor. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed

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    Joachim Behrendt logo
    Angel Investor

    Joachim Behrendt

    Joachim Behrendt is the Head of the Advisory Board at Vali Berlin.

    Open
    Joachim Behrendt: Joachim Behrendt is the Head of the Advisory Board at Vali Berlin.. Stage: Seed. Angel Investor. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed

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    Omer Erkmen logo
    Angel Investor

    Omer Erkmen

    Omer Erkmen is the co-founder at Yeni Nesil Kafası. Omer Erkmen attended UC Santa Barbara.

    OpenCan lead
    Omer Erkmen: Omer Erkmen is the co-founder at Yeni Nesil Kafası. Omer Erkmen attended UC Santa Barbara.. Stage: Seed. Angel Investor. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed

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    Yildiz Ventures logo
    Corporate VC

    Yildiz Ventures

    Yıldız Ventures is one of the largest financial and strategic investors in the tech ecosystem in Turkey, focusing on CVC activities mainly in food, consumer, e-…

    OpenCan lead
    Yildiz Ventures: Yıldız Ventures is one of the largest financial and strategic investors in the tech ecosystem in Turkey, focusing on CVC activities mainly in food, consumer, e-…. Stage: Seed. Focus: Retail, Food +1. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed

    Focus

    Retail, Food +1

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    Paribu Ventures logo
    Corporate VC

    Paribu Ventures

    Investing in a decentralized blockchain-based future.

    OpenCan lead
    Paribu Ventures: Investing in a decentralized blockchain-based future.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC

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    Eczacıbasi Momentum logo
    Corporate VC

    Eczacıbasi Momentum

    Eczacıbaşı Group's Corporate Venture Capital Fund

    OpenCan lead
    Eczacıbasi Momentum: Eczacıbaşı Group's Corporate Venture Capital Fund. Stage: Early Stage VC, Late Stage VC. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Early Stage VC, Late Stage VC

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    Kalyon Venture Capital logo
    Corporate VC

    Kalyon Venture Capital

    Kalyon Venture Capital invests in the construction, real estate, renewable energy, and climate technologies industries.

    Open
    Kalyon Venture Capital: Kalyon Venture Capital invests in the construction, real estate, renewable energy, and climate technologies industries.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC

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    F+ Ventures logo
    Corporate VC

    F+ Ventures

    F+ Ventures is Fark Labs’ venture capital arm, which invests in late seed and Series A startups within the smart mobility ecosystem that provide disruptive solu…

    OpenCan lead
    F+ Ventures: F+ Ventures is Fark Labs’ venture capital arm, which invests in late seed and Series A startups within the smart mobility ecosystem that provide disruptive solu…. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +3. Focus: Payment, FinTech +23. Check size: $50,000,000 – $250,000. Corporate VC, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +3

    Focus

    Payment, FinTech +23

    Check size

    $50,000,000 – $250,000

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    QNBEYOND Ventures logo
    Corporate VC

    QNBEYOND Ventures

    We partner with audacious teams to take financial services beyond.

    OpenCan lead
    QNBEYOND Ventures: We partner with audacious teams to take financial services beyond.. Stage: Seed, Pre-Seed +1. Focus: Smart Home, Real Estate +42. Check size: $200 – $750,000. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed, Pre-Seed +1

    Focus

    Smart Home, Real Estate +42

    Check size

    $200 – $750,000

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    TT Ventures logo
    Corporate VC

    TT Ventures

    TT Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Turk Telekom.

    OpenCan lead
    TT Ventures: TT Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Turk Telekom.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +1. Corporate VC, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +1

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    Albaraka Fintech Fund logo
    Corporate VC

    Albaraka Fintech Fund

    Fintech fund of Albaraka Turk

    OpenCan lead
    Albaraka Fintech Fund: Fintech fund of Albaraka Turk. Stage: Pre-Seed, Early Stage VC. Focus: FinTech, Software +1. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Early Stage VC

    Focus

    FinTech, Software +1

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    Finberg logo
    Corporate VC

    Finberg

    Finberg is a corporate venture capital firm and a Fibabanka subsidiary.

    OpenCan lead
    Finberg: Finberg is a corporate venture capital firm and a Fibabanka subsidiary.. Stage: Seed. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed

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    Sankonline logo
    Corporate VC

    Sankonline

    Sankonline is a venture capital company that invests in start-ups that entrepreneurs want to add innovation to the product and service sector with their brillia…

    OpenCan lead
    Sankonline: Sankonline is a venture capital company that invests in start-ups that entrepreneurs want to add innovation to the product and service sector with their brillia…. Stage: Early Stage VC, Pre-Seed +1. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Early Stage VC, Pre-Seed +1

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    Hedef Girisim logo
    Corporate VC

    Hedef Girisim

    Hedef Girisim is a financial company that provides financing to the companies in which they invest.

    OpenCan lead
    Hedef Girisim: Hedef Girisim is a financial company that provides financing to the companies in which they invest.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +4. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +4

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    Tupras Ventures logo
    Corporate VC

    Tupras Ventures

    Tupras Ventures is an investment firm.

    OpenCan lead
    Tupras Ventures: Tupras Ventures is an investment firm.. Stage: Early Stage VC. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Middle East, MENA.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +3
    Stage

    Early Stage VC

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    TokenSuite Ventures logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    TokenSuite Ventures

    We are a blockchain incubator that also develops and markets solutions.

    OpenCan lead
    TokenSuite Ventures: We are a blockchain incubator that also develops and markets solutions.. Stage: Seed. Focus: Decentralization, Onchain +12. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Seed

    Focus

    Decentralization, Onchain +12

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    Omurga Capital logo
    Private Equity Firm

    Omurga Capital

    We are an investment firm connecting investors with compelling opportunities.

    Open
    Omurga Capital: We are an investment firm connecting investors with compelling opportunities.. Stage: Seed. Private Equity Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Seed

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    Angel Effect logo
    Angel network

    Angel Effect

    We are a group comprising experienced entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, united by a shared vision of collaborative value creation.

    OpenCan lead
    Angel Effect: We are a group comprising experienced entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, united by a shared vision of collaborative value creation.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Angel network, Angel Investor. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

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    Boğaziçi Ventures logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Boğaziçi Ventures

    We operate as a venture capital fund with a regional focus across Turkey, MENA, and Eastern Europe.

    OpenCan lead
    Boğaziçi Ventures: We operate as a venture capital fund with a regional focus across Turkey, MENA, and Eastern Europe.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed +1. Focus: Retail, Banking +36. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed +1

    Focus

    Retail, Banking +36

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    Mediterra Capital logo
    Private Equity Firm

    Mediterra Capital

    We are an independent private equity fund management company providing investments primarily in Turkey.

    OpenCan lead
    Mediterra Capital: We are an independent private equity fund management company providing investments primarily in Turkey.. Stage: Early Stage VC. Focus: D&I, Diverse +39. Private Equity Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Early Stage VC

    Focus

    D&I, Diverse +39

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    Alesta Yatırım logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Alesta Yatırım

    We are a venture capital firm.

    OpenCan lead
    Alesta Yatırım: We are a venture capital firm.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed +1. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed +1

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    Gate Inside Ventures logo
    Private Equity Firm

    Gate Inside Ventures

    We operate as a venture capital firm offering market intelligence.

    OpenCan lead
    Gate Inside Ventures: We operate as a venture capital firm offering market intelligence.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed +1. Private Equity Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed +1

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    TechOne Ventures logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    TechOne Ventures

    Open
    TechOne Ventures: Startup program. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +1. Check size: $100 – $1,000,000. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +1

    Check size

    $100 – $1,000,000

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    Techmine Gsyo logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Techmine Gsyo

    We are a venture capital firm supporting innovative companies with a broad market focus.

    Open
    Techmine Gsyo: We are a venture capital firm supporting innovative companies with a broad market focus.. Stage: Seed. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Seed

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    Re-Pie logo
    Private Equity Firm

    Re-Pie

    Open
    Re-Pie: Startup program. Stage: Growth, Early Stage VC +2. Check size: $50,000,000 – $500,000. Private Equity Firm. Located in Maslak, Istanbul.
    Maslak
    Istanbul
    Stage

    Growth, Early Stage VC +2

    Check size

    $50,000,000 – $500,000

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    iLab Ventures logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    iLab Ventures

    We are a venture capital company seeking to invest in Turkish companies.

    Open
    iLab Ventures: We are a venture capital company seeking to invest in Turkish companies.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC

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    Taxim Capital logo
    Private Equity Firm

    Taxim Capital

    We are a private equity firm that specializes in control-oriented investments in mid-market companies.

    Open
    Taxim Capital: We are a private equity firm that specializes in control-oriented investments in mid-market companies.. Stage: Seed. Private Equity Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Seed

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    Simya VC logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Simya VC

    Open
    Simya VC: Startup program. Stage: Seed. Focus: Prosumer, Deer +11. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Seed

    Focus

    Prosumer, Deer +11

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    Actus Asset Management Inc. logo
    Corporate VC

    Actus Asset Management Inc.

    We are engaged in portfolio management.

    Open
    Actus Asset Management Inc.: We are engaged in portfolio management.. Stage: Early Stage VC, Growth +1. Corporate VC. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Early Stage VC, Growth +1

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    Innovate 21st logo
    Incubator

    Innovate 21st

    We offer a knowledge base and capital to promote new companies.

    Open
    Innovate 21st: We offer a knowledge base and capital to promote new companies.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Incubator, Accelerator. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

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    Galata Business Angels logo
    Angel Investor

    Galata Business Angels

    We are a business angel network based in Istanbul, offering advisory services.

    OpenCan lead
    Galata Business Angels: We are a business angel network based in Istanbul, offering advisory services.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed +1. Focus: Platform, Marketplace +3. Check size: $100 – $5,000,000. Angel Investor. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed +1

    Focus

    Platform, Marketplace +3

    Check size

    $100 – $5,000,000

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    Diffusion Capital Partners logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Diffusion Capital Partners

    We are a venture capital fund manager specializing in this area.

    OpenCan lead
    Diffusion Capital Partners: We are a venture capital fund manager specializing in this area.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed +1. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed +1

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    TR.PE logo
    Program

    TR.PE

    We are an independent merchant bank providing private and secondary investments, as well as capital advisory services.

    OpenCan lead
    TR.PE: We are an independent merchant bank providing private and secondary investments, as well as capital advisory services.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC. Focus: Brands, Retail Goods +53. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, MENA, Middle East.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    +2
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC

    Focus

    Brands, Retail Goods +53

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    Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First (Middle East, North Africa, Turkey) logo
    Accelerator

    Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First (Middle East, North Africa, Turkey)

    Connecting the best of Google's resources to empower AI startups

    ClosedEquity-free
    Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First (Middle East, North Africa, Turkey): Connecting the best of Google's resources to empower AI startups. Stage: Grant. Focus: AI, Machine Learning +6. Accelerator. Located in Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo, Istanbul, Doha, Rabat, Tbilisi, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, Morocco, Kazakhstan, USA, Middle East, Africa, Europe, MENA, Central Asia, North America. Apply by Application closed. Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits + expert mentorship available.
    Dubai
    Riyadh
    +19
    Stage

    Grant

    Focus

    AI, Machine Learning +6

    Offer

    Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits + expert mentorship

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