# StartersHub

> StartersHub is a VC fund backing Software and Artificial Intelligence. See 61 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Total investments: 61
- Last investment: Aug 2024
- Lead investor: 26%
- Fund size: $10M
- Last fund: Jan 2015
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startershub
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/startershub
- Website: https://startershub.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartersHub/

StartersHub is an early stage venture capital fund

## Contacts

5 contacts available for StartersHub. Shizune tracks 3 team members at StartersHub. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/startershub?utm_source=investor_profile

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $50k–$1.2M |
| Pre-Seed | $20k–$554k |
| Convertible Note | $25k–$30k |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 16 | 26% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 13 | 21% |
| Information Technology | 10 | 16% |
| SaaS | 8 | 13% |
| E-Commerce | 6 | 10% |

104 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 38 | 62% |
| Pre-Seed | 13 | 21% |
| Convertible Note | 2 | 3% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 2% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 2% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 18 | 30% |
| Turkey | 15 | 25% |
| Estonia | 2 | 3% |
| Germany | 2 | 3% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 3% |

9 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ersoy Kiraz | Managing Director | 3 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ersoy-kiraz |
| Gülce Horatacı | Investment Manager | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/g%C3%BClce-horatac%C4%B1 |
| Merve Leyla Sargın | Operations Manager | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/merve-leyla-sarg%C4%B1n |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FenixPyre | FenixPyre is a file-centric security solution that keeps files transparently and persistently encrypted at rest, in transit, and in use. Once, protected, organizations can control access to the files based on user role, geolocation, IP range, and other attributes. Organizations do not need to change any of the workflows to consume the files, butthey will have full ownership – with the ability to revoke access even when the files are exfiltrated. As a result, data cannot be stolen even with valid credentials or insiders. FenixPyre is based on zero-trust principles enforced at the data layer. FenixPyre can be used to protect any file type, including not only documents, but also proprietary AI models, CAD files, and source code. | $3.1M | Venture - Series Unknown | Aug 15, 2024 |  |
| heybooster | heybooster is the creator of a platform for marketing analysis that aids e-commerce managers in finding chances for revenue growth and in making better choices. It provides clients with digital reporting, online meetings, online communication, an online project management system, and an online playbook that helps them discover problems, findpossibilities for revenue growth, and cut expenses. | $821.3K | Seed | Apr 30, 2024 |  |
| PulpoAR | PulpoAR Virtual Try-On Solution is realistic and easy to integrate and customize e-commerce platforms. We have specialized in the beauty industry. Increase your sales by giving your users the chance to try-on your products from the comfort of their homes. PulpoAR Virtual Try-On can be integrated into your e-commerce website, mobile app, smartmirror, and smart mirrors and QR codes as in-store solutions. | $100K | Seed | Apr 19, 2024 |  |
| Cubtale | Cubtale is the first AI coach that improves the quality of baby care by providing real-time content, product and expert recommendations to new parents. | $100K | Seed | Mar 15, 2024 |  |
| Kontractify | Kontractify employs LLMs to assist businesses with RFPs. | $500K | Seed | Feb 27, 2024 |  |
| Idenfit | Cloud based human resources software and workforce management. Idenfit online human resources and workforce management software brings a holistic approach to human resources functions and it helps you to review and manage hr processes all in one place. Idenfit is cloud based HR software for SMEs as well as international companies that have outgrownspreadsheets. We automate many of the most tedious HR functions and create time for you to do meaningful work. Whether you’re an employee trying to request time-off or an HR manager looking forward to grow and develop your company’s workforce, Idenfit is your all-in-one HR management solution. | $1.5M | Seed | Feb 21, 2024 |  |
| Nerf IT | Nerf IT! is a fantastic program that is filled with crypto and NFT that allows you to engage in esports contests, education, and events.,Bringing users together through esports tournaments, training, and events. | $100K | Pre-Seed | Jun 16, 2023 |  |
| Nerf IT | Nerf IT! is a fantastic program that is filled with crypto and NFT that allows you to engage in esports contests, education, and events.,Bringing users together through esports tournaments, training, and events. | $100K | Seed | Jun 16, 2023 |  |
| KolayBi | KolayBi' is a new generation cloud based bookkeeping and financial application platform with online bank account aggregation for SMEs. People can manage accounting processes, register data, and generate reports by recording its financial records . People can also add bank accounts to the system and convert their payments into a one-clickinvoice. KolayBi' was founded on 2017 and is headquartered in Istanbul. | $1.2M | Seed | Aug 15, 2022 |  |
| Quin AI | Quin AI is a generative behavioural AI platform poised to transform how companies engage their customers online. | $734.3K | Seed | May 04, 2022 |  |

10 of 61 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [TechOne VC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/techone-vc) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [TT Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tt-ventures) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [3S Landing Pad](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/3s-landing-pad) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [EGIAD Angels](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/egi-ad) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Geometry Venture Development](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/geometry-venture-development) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [hiVC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hivc) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does StartersHub invest in?

StartersHub invests primarily in Software, Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 61 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is StartersHub's check size?

StartersHub typically joins rounds of $50k–$1.2M at Seed, $20k–$554k at Pre-Seed and $25k–$30k at Convertible Note. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds StartersHub participates in.

### How do I contact StartersHub?

Public channels for StartersHub include LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and the website linked on this profile. For a verified work email and phone number, create a free Shizune account — contact data is searched across 20+ sources and validated before delivery, so your outreach lands in the right inbox.

### Who are the partners at StartersHub?

The team at StartersHub includes Ersoy Kiraz (Managing Director), Gülce Horatacı (Investment Manager) and Merve Leyla Sargın (Operations Manager). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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