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Istanbul's startup scene is growing, and its venture capital firms are keeping pace. Many are actively funding new companies, showing a strong belief in local entrepreneurs.
Firms like the Turkey Development Fund have backed over 150 companies, and veterans like Aslanoba Capital have seen more than 15 exits. Finding the right partner for your own venture is the next step.
Below is our list of the best 15 VC firms in Istanbul.
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212 invests in growth-stage B2B tech companies across Turkey, CEE, and MENA that are ready to scale internationally. Their "test local, go global" philosophy guides their hands-on mentorship, supporting portfolio companies like Bolt as they expand beyond their initial markets.
Year Founded2011 FoundersAli Karabey, Numan Numan Total Funding€80MIndustriesSaaS, Marketplace, IoT, Climate & Sustainability, DTCInvestment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments60 (25 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits4 (1 IPO'd) Top Portfolio StartupsBolt, Avatao, Chooch AIContactinfo@212.vcDiffusion Capital Partners provides early-stage funding to deep-tech startups rooted in progressive science and technology. They focus on interdisciplinary projects, aiming to commercialize innovations that emerge at the intersection of different technology domains.
Year Founded2015 FoundersAlper Karagoz, Altan Kucukcinar, Entekno Materials, Haluk Zontul Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments51 (30 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits3 Contactcontact@dcp.vc / +90 212 276 16 62ScaleX Ventures partners with early-stage startups that have global ambitions from day one, helping them scale internationally. They focus on sectors like SaaS, deep tech, and AI, providing both the capital and hands-on support for founders to expand their businesses worldwide.
Year Founded2016 FoundersDilek Dayinlarli Total Funding€35MAverage Check Size€2MIndustriesSaaS, Deep Tech & Hard Science, Developer Tools, AI & ML, EnterpriseInvestment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Series ANº of Investments27 (8 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits5 (1 IPO'd) Top Portfolio StartupsAltogic, Hipporello, InvidyoContactcontact@scalexventures.comEstablished by the Development and Investment Bank of Turkey, the Turkey Development Fund invests in both venture capital funds and directly into early-stage startups. This dual approach aims to build out the country's entire enterprise ecosystem by supporting new generation technology companies.
Year Founded2019 Founders— Investment StageEarly Stage, Private EquityNº of Investments155 (108 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits— Contactinfo-tkf@kalkinma.com.tr / (+90) 216 6368984As Turkey's first authorized alternative asset management company, Re-Pie provides funding opportunities across a wide range of asset classes to grow the country's capital markets. They support startups from seed to private equity stages, with a diverse portfolio that includes successful companies like Getir.
Year Founded2014 FoundersCaner Bingöl, Dr. M. Emre Çamlıbel, Mehmet Ali Ergin Investment StageEarly Stage, Private Equity, SeedNº of Investments62 (25 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits5 (1 IPO'd) Contactinfo@re-pie.com / +90-212-286-30-52WePlay Ventures exclusively funds early-stage gaming startups across Turkey, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. They provide both the capital and strategic guidance needed to help new studios scale for a global audience.
Year Founded2020 Founders— Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments24 (9 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits2 Contactplay@weplayventures.com / +90 216 573 73 37As Turkey's first equity-based online investment platform, StartupFon capitalizes early-stage technology ventures by connecting them with angel investors. They offer a flexible model where members can co-invest in deals directly or put capital into the firm's own micro-VC, AngelFund.
Year Founded2016 FoundersBatu Balkır, Burcu Bekdash, Emrah Rich, Emre Birol, Eray Yuksek, Gülsüm Çıracı, Levent Şahiner Investment StageEarly StageNº of Investments32 (6 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits— Contactinfo@startupfon.comFounder One backs early-stage technology startups in Turkey and Eastern Europe, providing both capital and hands-on support. Its team of experienced entrepreneurs offers mentorship and network access to help portfolio companies grow.
Year Founded2022 FoundersEren Yasarkurt, Kivanc Emiroglu Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments31 (17 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits— Contactinfo@founderone.comAs the corporate venture capital arm of the Eczacıbaşı Group, Eczacıbaşı Momentum invests in startups focused on wellbeing, consumption, and home-living. The fund supports companies with an international perspective by providing capital and strategic access to the parent group's knowledge and business network.
Year Founded2019 FoundersNejat Eczacıbaşı Investment StageEarly Stage, Late StageNº of Investments15 (5 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 (1 IPO'd) Contactcagdas.aygun@eczacibasi.com.trAslanoba Capital backs early-stage tech startups across Turkey and the United States with investments ranging from $250,000 to $2 million. The firm seeks out disruptive ideas in sectors including marketplaces, e-commerce, mobile, and SaaS.
Year Founded2013 FoundersCankut Durgun, Hasan Aslanoba Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments103 (15 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits16 (2 IPO'd) Contactcontact@aslanobacapital.com / (021) 669-21285 Additional Istanbul VC Firms Worth Pitching
The firms we've highlighted are just the beginning. Combined, the next group of VCs have made over 100 investments into local startups. Many of these are newer funds, already helping their portfolio companies find their footing. Here’s a look at the other venture capital firms funding what's next in Istanbul.