7 Best Active Series A Investors in Istanbul in 2025

In the vibrant investment landscape of Istanbul, certain names stand out, consistently identifying and supporting groundbreaking ventures. As we journey into 2025, we've compiled a list of the top investors in Istanbul, showcasing those who've demonstrated exceptional acumen, vision, and commitment to fostering innovation in the region.


This list is the result of tracking investment activity across +2,500 venture capital investors in Europe, and only includes funds that have invested in at least 5 startups in Istanbulin the past 12 months (not just investors with offices in Istanbul). Whether you're an experienced founder who have raised capital in the past or you're fundraising for the first time, our curated list of the top Istanbul VCs in 2025 will be tremendously helpful in your journey.


Last update to the database: Jul 15, 2025. See changelog.


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List of 7 top Istanbul VCs

Re-Pie Asset Management, based in Istanbul, is Turkey's first alternative asset management company, authorized by the Capital Markets Board in 2015. The firm primarily invests in Series A stage companies, with a focus on ecommerce businesses like ikas. Since 2020, Re-Pie has expanded to manage various fund types, enhancing funding opportunities in Turkish capital markets. With a team of experienced professionals, Re-Pie aims to offer strong investment returns through a structured investment process and risk management, aligning with clients' risk and return expectations.

30

Offices:

Istanbul

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B

Check Size:

$5M - $70M

Industries:

FinTech, Crypto & web3, Data and Analytics

Top investments in Istanbul:

Colendi (
60)
, ikas (
46)
, wamo (
34)

Revo Capital, based in Amsterdam, invests between €1 million and €6 million in tech startups in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Baltics. Managing $188 million, they fund companies from seed to Series C stages. Their portfolio includes Bumper, Builder.ai, Midas, TransferGo, and Getir, targeting sectors like AI, health tech, fintech, and ecommerce.

28

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Istanbul

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$2.5M - $250M

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, Foodtech

Top investments in Istanbul:

Bumper (
67)
, Builder.ai (
60)
, Getir (grocery delivery company) (
48)

Finberg is a company founded in 2018.

21

Offices:

Istanbul

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B

Check Size:

$1M - $70M

Industries:

FinTech, Crypto & web3, AI

Top investments in Istanbul:

Colendi (
60)
, wamo (
34)
, Mindsite (
21)

Eksim Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Istanbul, founded in early 2021 by Eksim Holding. Leveraging 35 years of experience, the fund focuses on early-stage investments ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. Sectors of interest include cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and fintech. Notable investments include Enqura Information Technologies.

21

Offices:

Istanbul

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A

Check Size:

$5M - $10M

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in Istanbul:

Enqura Information Technologies (
37)
, Hiwell Online Psychological Counseling (
30)

Boğaziçi Ventures, based in Istanbul, is a venture capital fund specializing in seed-stage investments in mobile and gaming tech startups. Founded by experienced tech entrepreneurs, the fund offers financial backing and expert support to help ventures grow internationally. Investments include Lokum Games and Hungri Games. Focused on the Eastern Europe, Turkey, and MENA regions, Boğaziçi Ventures aims to combine traditional capital with innovative tech talent to build strong, enduring businesses and deliver robust returns for investors.

20

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in Istanbul:

No data available

Boğaziçi Ventures, based in Istanbul, is a venture capital fund specializing in seed-stage investments in mobile and gaming tech startups. Founded by experienced tech entrepreneurs, the fund offers financial backing and expert support to help ventures grow internationally. Investments include Lokum Games and Hungri Games. Focused on the Eastern Europe, Turkey, and MENA regions, Boğaziçi Ventures aims to combine traditional capital with innovative tech talent to build strong, enduring businesses and deliver robust returns for investors.

20

Offices:

Istanbul

Istanbul

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A

Check Size:

$1M - $5M

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in Istanbul:

Colendi (
60)
, Hiwell Online Psychological Counseling (
30)
, Lokum Games (
28)

Logo Ventures is the venture capital arm of Logo Yazılım (IST:LOGO), one of the largest and fastest growing software companies in Turkey, and it manages two venture capital funds.

17

Offices:

Istanbul

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A

Check Size:

$2.5M - $5M

Industries:

FinTech, Ecommerce, Technology

Top investments in Istanbul:

wamo (
34)
, Getmobil (
21)