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Startups in Istanbul
161 startups in Istanbul have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.9B between them.
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Dream GamesDream Games is a mobile game development company that develops mobile puzzle games.Dream Games is a mobile game development company that develops mobile puzzle games.
Founded 2019Istanbul, Türkiye$1.3Blast round May 2025 - 2
EasyCepEasyCep, officially known as Easycep Bilisim Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, is Turkey's largest marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics.EasyCep, officially known as Easycep Bilisim Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, is Turkey's largest marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics.
Founded 2018Istanbul, Türkiye$90Mlast round Nov 2025 - 3
Good Job GamesGood Job Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017 by Ilker Ilicali and Nazim Akmandil.Good Job Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017 by Ilker Ilicali and Nazim Akmandil.
Founded 2017Istanbul, Türkiye$60Mlast round Jul 2025 - 4
TaleMonster GamesTaleMonster Games is a mobile game development studio based in Istanbul, founded in 2024 by a team of veterans from Peak Games.TaleMonster Games is a mobile game development studio based in Istanbul, founded in 2024 by a team of veterans from Peak Games.
Founded 2024Istanbul, Türkiye$60Mlast round Dec 2025 - 5
DgPaysDgpays is a licensed fintech and payment services company based in Luxembourg, originally founded in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2017.Dgpays is a licensed fintech and payment services company based in Luxembourg, originally founded in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2017.
Founded 2017Istanbul, Türkiye$50Mlast round Feb 2024 - 6
Circle GamesCircle Games is a mobile gaming company dedicated to create high-quality experiences with user-centered design.Circle Games is a mobile gaming company dedicated to create high-quality experiences with user-centered design.
Founded -Istanbul, Türkiye$32Mlast round Sept 2026 - 7
Bigger GamesBigger Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2019.Bigger Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Istanbul, Türkiye$25Mlast round Jun 2025 - 8
MartiMarti is a mobility app that connects riders with drivers traveling in the same direction and operates e-mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters.
Marti is a mobility app that connects riders with drivers traveling in the same direction and operates e-mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters.
Founded 2018Istanbul, Türkiye$23Mlast round Apr 2025 - 9
AkinonAkinon is a global software development company that specializes in cloud-native, composable, and headless unified commerce solutions.Akinon is a global software development company that specializes in cloud-native, composable, and headless unified commerce solutions.
Founded 2016Istanbul, Türkiye$20Mlast round Aug 2021 - 10
Agave GamesAgave Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2021 by four experienced game developers.Agave Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2021 by four experienced game developers.
Founded 2021Istanbul, Türkiye$18Mlast round Dec 2024 - 11
Peak GamesPeak Games is a mobile technology company that designs and develops casual puzzle games.Peak Games is a mobile technology company that designs and develops casual puzzle games.
Founded 2010Istanbul, Türkiye$18Mlast round Jan 2013 - 12
Lidyana.comLidyana.com is a leading Turkish fashion e-commerce platform and online department store, founded in 2011 by Hakan Bas.Lidyana.com is a leading Turkish fashion e-commerce platform and online department store, founded in 2011 by Hakan Bas.
Founded 2012Istanbul, Türkiye$14Mlast round Aug 2018 - 13
RS ResearchRS Research is a clinical-stage biotechnology start-up founded in 2015, focused on the discovery and development of smart nanomedicines for targeted cancer therapy.RS Research is a clinical-stage biotechnology start-up founded in 2015, focused on the discovery and development of smart nanomedicines for targeted cancer therapy.
Founded 2015Istanbul, Türkiye$12Mlast round Mar 2024 - 14
BinBinBinBin is a Turkish micro-mobility technology company founded in 2019, specializing in shared electric scooters.BinBin is a Turkish micro-mobility technology company founded in 2019, specializing in shared electric scooters.
Founded 2019Istanbul, Türkiye$11Mlast round Oct 2021 - 15
Ace GamesAce Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020 by Hakan Bas, a former co-founder of Peak Games.Ace Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020 by Hakan Bas, a former co-founder of Peak Games.
Founded 2020Istanbul, Türkiye$8.0Mlast round Dec 2022 - 16
TarfinTarfin is an agrifintech startup based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017.Tarfin is an agrifintech startup based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017.
Founded 2016Istanbul, Türkiye$8.0Mlast round Dec 2021 - 17
DataroidDataroid is an AI-powered digital analytics and customer engagement platform based in Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey.Dataroid is an AI-powered digital analytics and customer engagement platform based in Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey.
Founded 2021Istanbul, Türkiye$6.6Mlast round Jan 2026 - 18
Bold GamesBold Games is a mobile studio that develops casual puzzle video games.Bold Games is a mobile studio that develops casual puzzle video games.
Founded -Istanbul, Türkiye$6.0Mlast round Jul 2026 - 19
OdealOedeal is an online payment service company, dedicated to providing a wide range of financial solutions to entrepreneurs.Oedeal is an online payment service company, dedicated to providing a wide range of financial solutions to entrepreneurs.
Founded 2014Istanbul, Türkiye$6.0Mlast round Nov 2023 - 20
Annelutfen.comAnnelutfen.com is a Turkish e-commerce retailer based in Istanbul, specializing in products for babies, mothers, and children up to 12 years old.Annelutfen.com is a Turkish e-commerce retailer based in Istanbul, specializing in products for babies, mothers, and children up to 12 years old.
Founded 2011Istanbul, Türkiye$5.9Mlast round Jan 2015 - 21
LinkteraLinktera is a technology consultancy based in Istanbul, Turkey, established in 2011.Linktera is a technology consultancy based in Istanbul, Turkey, established in 2011.
Founded 2011Istanbul, Türkiye$5.1Mlast round May 2023 - 22
EvideaEvidea is a Turkish e-commerce platform and retail chain specializing in home and living products.Evidea is a Turkish e-commerce platform and retail chain specializing in home and living products.
Founded 2008Istanbul, Türkiye$5.0Mlast round May 2015 - 23
Alpaka GamesAlpaka Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2024 by Can Aksoy, Levent Alp, and Özgün Levent Kaya.Alpaka Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2024 by Can Aksoy, Levent Alp, and Özgün Levent Kaya.
Founded 2024Istanbul, Türkiye$5.0Mlast round May 2025 - 24
HeltiaHeltia is a Turkish digital health and wellness platform founded in April 2022, previously known as Salus.Heltia is a Turkish digital health and wellness platform founded in April 2022, previously known as Salus.
Founded 2022Istanbul, Türkiye$4.7Mlast round Nov 2023 - 25
FERASETFERASET, officially known as Feraset Yazılım ve Danışmanlık A.Ş., is a technology company based in Istanbul, Türkiye.FERASET, officially known as Feraset Yazılım ve Danışmanlık A.Ş., is a technology company based in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Founded 2023Istanbul, Türkiye$4.5Mlast round Mar 2025 - 26
TravelersBoxTravelersBox is a fintech company based in Israel, founded in 2012.TravelersBox is a fintech company based in Israel, founded in 2012.
Founded 2012Istanbul, Türkiye$4.5Mlast round May 2015 - 27
Passion PunchPassion Punch is a mobile game development company based in Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020.Passion Punch is a mobile game development company based in Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Istanbul, Türkiye$4.0Mlast round Mar 2023 - 28
Vento GamesWe are passionate about creating engaging and innovative puzzle games that challenge the mind and spark joy in players of all ages.We are passionate about creating engaging and innovative puzzle games that challenge the mind and spark joy in players of all ages.
Founded 2024Istanbul, Türkiye$4.0Mlast round Mar 2026 - 29
ACTIO Mobility TechnologiesACTIO Mobility Technologies provides environmentally friendly and high-performance mobility solutions.ACTIO Mobility Technologies provides environmentally friendly and high-performance mobility solutions.
Founded -Istanbul, Türkiye$3.5Mlast round Sept 2024 - 30
Gozen BioworksGozen Bioworks is a multidisciplinary material science and design company.Gozen Bioworks is a multidisciplinary material science and design company.
Founded 2020Istanbul, Türkiye$3.3Mlast round Oct 2023 - 31
Avane Cloud KitchensAvane Cloud Kitchens is a Turkish foodtech company founded in 2021 that specializes in cloud kitchen operations.Avane Cloud Kitchens is a Turkish foodtech company founded in 2021 that specializes in cloud kitchen operations.
Founded 2020Istanbul, Türkiye$3.1Mlast round Nov 2022 - 32
RubiBrandsRubiBrands is an Istanbul-based e-commerce roll-up and brands investment company founded in 2021.RubiBrands is an Istanbul-based e-commerce roll-up and brands investment company founded in 2021.
Founded -Istanbul, Türkiye$3.0Mlast round Oct 2023 - 33
Surge GamesSurge Games is a mobile studio developing AI-native hybrid-casual puzzle apps.Surge Games is a mobile studio developing AI-native hybrid-casual puzzle apps.
Founded -Istanbul, Türkiye$3.0Mlast round Aug 2026 - 34
TikTakTikTak is a Turkish car-sharing platform established in 2019, headquartered in Kağıthane, Istanbul.TikTak is a Turkish car-sharing platform established in 2019, headquartered in Kağıthane, Istanbul.
Founded -Istanbul, Türkiye$3.0Mlast round Aug 2021 - 35
Right HeartWisePatient-specific right heart pumps that free patients from heavy battery packages and increase patient's quality of life.Patient-specific right heart pumps that free patients from heavy battery packages and increase patient's quality of life.
Founded -Istanbul, Türkiye$2.6Mlast round Jan 2025 - 36
SuperGears GamesSuperGears Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in January 2022 by brothers Yasin and Yakup Demirden.SuperGears Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in January 2022 by brothers Yasin and Yakup Demirden.
Founded 2022Istanbul, Türkiye$2.1Mlast round Nov 2025 - 37
BioliveBiolive is a Turkish biotechnology company founded in 2017, specializing in sustainable bioplastic raw materials derived from olive seeds.Biolive is a Turkish biotechnology company founded in 2017, specializing in sustainable bioplastic raw materials derived from olive seeds.
Founded 2017Istanbul, Türkiye$2.1Mlast round Jul 2022 - 38
Dugun.comDugun.com is Turkey’s leading online wedding and marriage planning platform, established in 2007 in Istanbul.Dugun.com is Turkey’s leading online wedding and marriage planning platform, established in 2007 in Istanbul.
Founded 2007Istanbul, Türkiye$2.0Mlast round Jul 2013 - 39
ModacruzModacruz is an online social marketplace that enables women to buy and sell pre-owned luxury fashion items.Modacruz is an online social marketplace that enables women to buy and sell pre-owned luxury fashion items.
Founded 2014Istanbul, Türkiye$2.0Mlast round Jun 2017 - 40
Nebyan NaturalNebyan Natural is a manufacturer of animal husbandry farms and meatNebyan Natural is a manufacturer of animal husbandry farms and meat
Founded 2014Istanbul, Türkiye$2.0Mlast round Jun 2025 - 41
Mavis GamesMavis Games is a mobile game development studio located in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2018 by Saygın Topatan.Mavis Games is a mobile game development studio located in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2018 by Saygın Topatan.
Founded 2018Istanbul, Türkiye$2.0Mlast round Jun 2025 - 42
CellestetixCellestetix is a biotech company that specializes in developing plant-based exosome formulas for regenerating skin, hair, and wellness.Cellestetix is a biotech company that specializes in developing plant-based exosome formulas for regenerating skin, hair, and wellness.
Founded -Istanbul, Türkiye$2.0Mlast round Aug 2024 - 43
MusixenMusixen is a music and entertainment platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020.Musixen is a music and entertainment platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Istanbul, Türkiye$2.0Mlast round Apr 2022 - 44
Hungri GamesHungri Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, founded in 2019 by industry veterans from notable companies.Hungri Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, founded in 2019 by industry veterans from notable companies.
Founded 2019Istanbul, Türkiye$1.9Mlast round Aug 2023 - 45
DekopasajDekopasaj is an online marketplace based in Istanbul, Turkey, that specializes in second-hand furniture.Dekopasaj is an online marketplace based in Istanbul, Turkey, that specializes in second-hand furniture.
Founded 2016Istanbul, Türkiye$1.9Mlast round Sept 2019 - 46
TirportTIRPORT is a digital logistics platform based in Turkey that connects shippers and carriers through internet and mobile applications.TIRPORT is a digital logistics platform based in Turkey that connects shippers and carriers through internet and mobile applications.
Founded 2016Istanbul, Türkiye$1.9Mlast round Feb 2024 - 47
VeparaVepara is a integrated payment solutions offering a range of virtual and physical POS, digital wallets, and bulk transfers.Vepara is a integrated payment solutions offering a range of virtual and physical POS, digital wallets, and bulk transfers.
Founded 2020Istanbul, Türkiye$1.7Mlast round Sept 2022 - 48
NeurallysNeurallys provides medical devices for neurology and neurosurgery.Neurallys provides medical devices for neurology and neurosurgery.
Founded 2016Istanbul, Türkiye$1.5Mlast round Mar 2019 - 49
Albert HealthAlbert Health is a healthcare technology company founded in 2018, focused on evidence-based management of multi-chronic diseases.Albert Health is a healthcare technology company founded in 2018, focused on evidence-based management of multi-chronic diseases.
Founded 2018Istanbul, Türkiye$1.5Mlast round Feb 2025 - 50
VimesoftVimesoft is a Turkish technology company that specializes in developing an AI-powered integrated communication platform.Vimesoft is a Turkish technology company that specializes in developing an AI-powered integrated communication platform.
Founded 2021Istanbul, Türkiye$1.5Mlast round Feb 2026
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