Startup Funding in Turkey
Where to raise startup capital in Turkey: 6 curated VCs, accelerators, incubators, angel networks and government programs, plus 4 more listed under another region that also fund founders across Turkey. Entries are compiled from public sources and link straight to the organization. Links were checked in September 2026. Confirm current terms with each funder before you apply. Free, no sign-up.
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Organizations based in Turkey
500 Emerging Europe (e2vc)
VCSpun out of 500 Global's Istanbul team; rebranded to e2vc in 2024.
Revo Capital
VCOne of the largest tech VCs in Turkey; backed by IFC, EBRD, KfW-DEG and EIF.
212
VCWidely described as Turkiye's first institutional VC fund; early backer of iyzico and Insider.
Diffusion Capital Partners (DCP)
VCOne of Turkey's leading dedicated deep-tech VC managers.
ITU Cekirdek
IncubatorRepeatedly ranked among the world's top academic business incubators by UBI Global.
Startup Wise Guys Turkiye
AcceleratorTurkiye is one of the accelerator's core markets, with dozens of Turkish investments.
Also funding Turkey
These organizations are listed under another region in this directory but run programs, funds or offices that back founders across Turkey.
Silkroad Innovation Hub
Ecosystem OrgInvests in: Founders from Central Eurasia (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) expanding into the US market
Silicon Valley landing pad for Central Eurasian founders; its Road to Battlefield competition drew 485 applicants and sent 4 startups to TechCrunch Disrupt.
Wamda Capital
VCInvests in: MENA + Turkey
Founded by Aramex founder Fadi Ghandour; 100+ investments including Careem, Souq, Tabby and Hala.
Caucasus Ventures
VCInvests in: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkiye, Central Asia and Eastern Europe
Azerbaijan's first venture capital fund, backed by PASHA Holding and the state Innovation and Digital Development Agency.
Ethis
Crowdfunding PlatformInvests in: Malaysia, Southeast Asia and emerging markets (licensed in Malaysia, Turkiye and Oman)
Explicitly halal platform operating licensed entities in Malaysia, Turkiye and Oman.
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