# Top 50 Artificial intelligence Startup Investors in Turkey in June 2026 ## TT Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 18 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence TT Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Turk Telekom. ## Diffusion Capital Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 14 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Capital Partners (DCP) is Turkey's leading Venture Capital fund manager with a focus on deep-tech opportunities. ## Alesta Yatırım - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 12 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Ales Venture Capital Investment Trust Inc. 100% Escort Technology Investment Co., Ltd. was established in late 2012 as a subsidiary of an investment company subject to the Capital Markets Board legislation.Their target audience was primarily started to produce products or services are targeted at companies with existing customers and growth.However, the product or service to switch to the sales and marketing process, although in need of ready finance companies also take interest in Their initiative. ## Maxis - Type: VC Fund - Location: Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 11 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, E-Commerce Private Equity Investment arm of Isbank ## Boğaziçi Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Gaming, Information Technology Boğaziçi Ventures has been established in 2015 with the purpose of supporting entrepreneurship to take their global success to a next level. We aim to invest in technology start-ups which have talented teams by providing business models and looking for funds and mentoring support for future exponential growth.BV Growth fund will only focus on thetechnology startups established in Turkey at the growth stage while having the ambition to get into the global market.BV Crypto fund will be closed with a minimum fund size of $50M to invest in cryptocurrency and blockchain projects. People are interested in investing in cryptocurrency, especially new initial coin offerings (ICO), but they don’t know which one is reliable. We have an extremely capable team dedicated to cryptocurrency. Our analysts search hundreds of ICO projects, follow their communication, investigate the commitment of their teams, make interviews and if they have a chance, even visit them at their locations to give a much better decision. ## APY Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 9 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology APY Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups. ## Geometry Venture Development - Type: VC Fund - Location: Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS Rolling Fund + Syndicate Model with Modest Capital for Early Stage Startup Investors. Invests $50K in problem-solution stage technology startups. ## Inveo Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, SaaS Backed by our entrepreneurial and venture capital knowhow,we are creating value with the innovative and scalable tech companies. ## StartersHub - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Convertible Note - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology An early-stage VC that backs, mainly but not limited to, Turkey & CEE's founders who work to disrupt the system for good. ## Ak Portfoy - Type: VC Fund - Location: Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Gaming Ak Portfoy is an investment management company that offers services to its customers in mutual funds management, pension funds management. ## ŞirketOrtağım - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel - Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS The company's mission is to build angel investors with a platform that will bring together early stage initiatives. These platforms via venture capital from angel investors and is intended to ensure the transfer of knowledge. ## Lima Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, FinTech Collaboration with outstanding initiators with exceptional insights, from inception through all levels of progress. Lima Ventures supports visionary founders as well as provides certain services to early startups. We seek innovative technology-driven entrepreneurs who generate and lead companies that will inspire millions. ## Kayacan Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Venture - Series Unknown - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, Drones Kayacan Ventures supports startups in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and high technology, providing financial and guidance to help them become pioneers and develop innovative solutions. ## ACT Venture Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Convertible Note - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Biotechnology Early stage deep tech investor ## TÜBİTAK - Type: VC Fund - Location: Ankara, Ankara, Turkey - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Grant, Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) is the leading agency for management, funding and conduct of research in Turkey. It was established in 1963 with a mission to advance science and technology, conduct research and support Turkish researchers. The Council is an autonomous institution and is governed by a ScientificBoard whose members are selected from prominent scholars from universities, industry and research institutions. TÜBİTAK is responsible for promoting, developing, organizing, conducting and coordinating research and development in line with national targets and priorities. TÜBİTAK acts as an advisory agency to the Turkish Government on science and research issues, and is the secretariat of the Supreme Council for Science and Technology (SCST), the highest S&T policy making body in Turkey. ## Sabancı Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS Sabancı Ventures is an investment arm that invests in technology and innovation-based companies in different sectors. ## Founder One - Type: VC Fund - Location: Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: EdTech, Software, Health Care Founder One makes investment at the idea and seed stage in initiatives with measurable impact goals. ## TechOne VC - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, SaaS, Information Technology TechOne VC is a venture capital firm. It invests in innovative tech startups founded by visionary entrepreneurs solving global problems, to deliver superior returns for our investors. ## TRANGELS - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Biotechnology Early Stage Investment Fund and Network ## Revo Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Financial Services, Information Technology Operational venture capital firm that invests across Turkey, Eastern Europe & Baltics in seed to Series B rounds. ## VLMedia - Type: VC Fund - Location: Ankara, Ankara, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Corporate Round - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Apps VLMedia is a studio that creates cutting edge social apps and games for mobiles, compatible with windows, android, ios, and blackberry. ## Turkey Development Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, Software, SaaS Turkey Development Fund aims to develop the enterprise ecosystem by investing in new generation startups. ## Logo Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Retail, SaaS Logo Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm, investing in innovative high growth technology startups with a potential to scale globally. We partner with exceptional teams with bold ideas and aim to build the future through technology together with them. We focus on the CEE, Baltic and Turkey region and support companies as they transforminto established players within their industry. ## Halit Buyukkusoglu - Type: Angel - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Software, Data Governance, Data Integration Halit Büyükkuşoğlu serves as board member at Farplas. ## Bilişim Vadisi - Type: VC Fund - Location: Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Electronics, Information Technology Bilişim Vadisi is a technology development zone in Turkey that ensures the production of high-value-added products and new technologies. ## Birkan Kül - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence Birkan Kül ## Eksim Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence Eksim Ventures supports potential business models and ideas by strengthening the power of technology. The firm was founded by Eksim Holding in 2021 and has 35 years of experience in smart capital. ## ENA Venture Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing We partner with entrepreneurs with the mission to make the world a better place, help the society progress,. ## RePie Asset Management - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Software, E-Commerce RE-PIE is Turkey's first alternative asset management company that was authorized by Capital Markets Board of Turkey to establish real estate investment funds in 2015. With our top-quality management team that has many years of professional experience in various markets, it is our privilege to serve our investors to generate best in classinvestment returns in accordance with their risk perceptions and return expectations in line with our well-structured investment process and risk management guidelines. We aim to provide new funding opportunities and resources for Turkish Capital Markets in order to enable new investments and to grow steadily by increasing our fund size with wide range of products in various asset classes. ## Türk Telekom - Type: VC Fund - Location: Ankara, Ankara, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Grant, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Turk Telekom group provides integrated telecommunication services from PSTN, GSM to wide band internet. Türk Telekom group companies have 17.3 millions of PSTN customers, 6 millions of ADSL customers and 12.6 million GSM customers as of Mach 31, 2009. With its modern network substructure, covering the whole country, the group companies offer a widerange of services to its personal and corporate customers. Turk Telekom, who is the owner of the 99,9% of shares of the companies TTNET, Argela, Innova, Sebit A.S. and AssisTT, is also the owner of 81% of the shares of Avea, which is one of the three GSM operators in Turkey. Turk Telekom also supports Albtelecom in Albania. The 55% of the shares of Türk Telekom belongs to Oger Telekomunikasyon A.S. and the 30% of the shares belongs to Undersecretariat of Treasure of Turkey. The remaining 15% of shares has been offered to public. ## Teknoloji Yatirim - Type: VC Fund - Location: Ankara, Ankara, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Convertible Note - Focus: Software, Analytics, Machine Learning Teknoloji Yatırım is the first actor investing in early-stage technology companies in Turkey. Aiming at preparing the venture capital ecosystem for new players, Teknoloji Yatırım designs, develops and manages innovative tools to meet the financing needs of technology companies in the early and growth stages. What We Do: - Direct Investments: Wemake equity investments to technology companies having internationalization potential. - Co-Investments and Follow-on Investments: We make co-investments and follow-on investments to technology companies at scaling and growth stages, together with other Venture Capital Funds. - Consultancy Services: We offer consultancy solutions in the design, implementation and management of innovative investment tools and models. ## Keiretsu Forum - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Software, Biotechnology Keiretsu Forum is a global angel investor network with more than 2,500 accredited investor members throughout 47 chapters on 3 continents. ## Faik Ulutaş - Type: Angel - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Mobile Apps, Mobile Faik Ulutaş is a General Manager at Mensa Sinai Ticaret Ve Mali Yatirimlar AS (MEMSA). ## Emre Kozlu - Type: Angel - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, InsurTech Emre Kozlu is a Director Strategy & Program Delivery at Philip Morris International. ## Fark Labs - Type: VC Fund - Location: Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, SaaS, Energy Fark Labs is a global innovation and transformation hub that aims to build a better future for all. We help entrepreneurs, startups, corporations, and investors transform into more connected, innovative, and future-ready versions of themselves so they have a positive impact on the world. We apply an investment portfolio approach to our innovationstrategy, touching all stages of the startup lifecycle from incubator to investor in Turkey, which is strengthened by our strong global network of regional accelerators and VC partners in our key global geographies. We use this approach for our 4 focus verticals: mobility, life sciences, sustainable lifestyle, and emerging technologies, which we call our curiosity cabinet.We back change-makers who transform industries and create new ones. Our sweet spot is investing early, and we continue to provide support and investment up to Series A. We envision a better future by championing entrepreneurship, innovation, and frontier technologies that transform legacy businesses and build future-proof startups.We also drive innovation and transformation through collaborative intelligence. We build a unique ecosystem that connects difference-makers, leading corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies across our 4 verticals. ## Sente Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Convertible Note, Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Sente is a Chicago-based startup investment and innovation platform. Sente searches the world for the most high-potential startups and helps them scale through unprecedented guidance, support, and connections. ## Idacapital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Convertible Note, Pre-Seed - Focus: FinTech, Logistics, E-Commerce idacapital Innovation Fund is the first Impact Fund in Turkey investing across technology-enabled business verticals in Health Tech, Financial Inclusion, Edu Tech, Clean Tech, Agro Tech in and around Turkey. ## Farplas - Type: VC Fund - Location: Kocaeli, Kocaeli, Turkey - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Convertible Note - Focus: Electronics, Manufacturing, Image Recognition Farplas is an automotive manufacturer and supplier of interior ceiling systems, interior & exterior trims, lighting and accessories. ## Ali Aksakarya - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Angel - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Health Care Experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of management in information technology. Highly skilled in software architecture and product development. Developed 4 full-stack software applications including native mobile clients single-handedly and directed more than 30. A serial entrepreneur, neuropsychology enthusiast, and an earlystage heavyweight boxer after years of powerlifting. ## F+ Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Automotive, Manufacturing 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 solutions through superior technologies and/or unique business models. ## Sercan Akkaş - Type: Angel - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Apps, SaaS, Fruit Sercan Akkas serves as Product Director at Yemeksepeti. ## EGIAD Angels - Type: VC Fund - Location: Konak, Izmir, Turkey - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, AgTech EGIAD Angels Investment Network is an entrepreneur support system established by Aegean Young Business People Association. Business and venture ideas that meet the specified criteria are presented to potential investors in the system, provided that they are transformed into business plans. ## Neo Portfolio - Type: VC Fund - Location: Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Sales, FinTech, Finance Neo Portfolio engages in the management of money market, real estate, venture capital, and private equity funds. ## Nevzat Aydın - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Internet, Software, E-Commerce 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 secondary education at the Bursa Anatolian High School. Following his graduation from Boğaziçi University Department of Computer Engineering, he went to the United States where he receivedhis MBA at the University of San Francisco in Silicon Valley.During his stay in the United States, Aydın followed the latest developments on e-trade before he returned to Turkey in 2000 to launch his project, Yemeksepeti.com. Serving as the CEO of Yemeksepeti.com, Nevzat Aydın introduced a brand new dimension to e-trade in Turkey.In 2007, Yemeksepeti.com was selected the “Endeavor Entreprenur” by Endeavor Turkey. Aydin was also selected the “Most Successful Turkish Young Entrepreneur” by the CNBC-e Business magazine in 2010 for his successful work since the foundation of Yemeksepeti.com.As the founder and CEO of Yemeksepeti.com, which celebrated its 11th anniversary in 2012, he won the first prize in 2011 in the “Male Entrepreneur of the Year” category at the “Businesspeople of the Year” survey conducted by the Ekonomist magazine among nearly 3,000 business people.Aydin is a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Supreme Board of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, and a founding member of Galata Business Angels.Aydın was one of the 150 entrepreneurs invited from all over the world to the Entrepreneurship Summit held by US President Barack Obama on April 26-27, 2010.He was also among the speakers at the DLD (Digital-Life-Design) Conference, which is deemed as one of the world's most prestigious conferences with its content on innovation and developments in the digital world. He is also an editorial advisor of GQ Turkey, one of the 5 “dragons” of the Dragons’ Den Turkey show, and a Board Member of Trabzonspor sports club. ## Koc Holding - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Analytics, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Koç Group is one of Turkey's largest industrial and services groups in terms of revenues, exports, research and development investments, patent portfolio, employees, taxes paid and market capitalization on the Borsa Istanbul. With consolidated revenues of $25.5 billion, it ranks among the world's Fortune 500 list. Koç Holding has leadingpositions with strong competitive advantages in various sectors, such as energy, automotive, consumer durables and finance. It has more than 97,000 employees and 10,000 dealers, agencies and after-sales service providers. Koç Group is celebrating its 90th anniversary. ## Eczacıbasi Momentum - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Medical Device, Information Technology, Baby Eczacıbaşı Momentum invested in three venture companies and a venture capital fund; Their goal is to invest US$30 million over the next five years as they continue to partner with funds and startups that shape the new normal of modern life, focusing on well-being, consumption, and home-living. ## Alima Ventures BV - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Retail, Fashion Alima Ventures BV is an investment firm of Turkey ## Figen Korun - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: E-Commerce, Coffee, Battery Figen Korun ## Tamer Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Sports, Finance Tamer Capital is a venture development platform established within the Tamer Group. It aims to bring the digital-based business ideas of entrepreneurs in our country to the global. While Tamer Capital takes the responsibility of finance, business development, branding and marketing required for a start-up to reach its global dreams; It provides theentrepreneur with the opportunity to focus only on the operational part of his business.Tamer Capital aims to take the Smart Money model, which is frequently encountered in the Start-up ecosystem, to the next level and at the same time become a part of the initiative. It sets out to implement the business ideas of young, talented and innovative entrepreneurs by planning from A to Z and bring them to the level of worldwide projects. ## hi VC - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology hi VC # About Shizune Shizune.co is an investor database. 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