# Top 50 Startups in Istanbul by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Istanbul, ranked by total funding raised: $1.9B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/startups-istanbul (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Dream Games** Dream Games is a mobile game development company that develops mobile puzzle games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dream-games) Dream Games is a mobile game development company that develops mobile puzzle games. *Founded* 2019 Istanbul, Türkiye **$1.3B** last round May 2025
- 2 [**EasyCep** EasyCep, officially known as Easycep Bilisim Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, is Turkey's largest marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/easycep) EasyCep, officially known as Easycep Bilisim Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, is Turkey's largest marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics. *Founded* 2018 Istanbul, Türkiye **$90M** last round Nov 2025
- 3 [**Good Job Games** Good Job Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017 by Ilker Ilicali and Nazim Akmandil.](https://millionrounds.com/company/good-job-games) Good Job Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017 by Ilker Ilicali and Nazim Akmandil. *Founded* 2017 Istanbul, Türkiye **$60M** last round Jul 2025
- 4 [**TaleMonster Games** TaleMonster Games is a mobile game development studio based in Istanbul, founded in 2024 by a team of veterans from Peak Games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/talemonster-games) TaleMonster Games is a mobile game development studio based in Istanbul, founded in 2024 by a team of veterans from Peak Games. *Founded* 2024 Istanbul, Türkiye **$60M** last round Dec 2025
- 5 [**DgPays** Dgpays is a licensed fintech and payment services company based in Luxembourg, originally founded in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dgpays) Dgpays is a licensed fintech and payment services company based in Luxembourg, originally founded in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Istanbul, Türkiye **$50M** last round Feb 2024
- 6 [**Circle Games** Circle Games is a mobile gaming company dedicated to create high-quality experiences with user-centered design.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circle-games) Circle Games is a mobile gaming company dedicated to create high-quality experiences with user-centered design. *Founded* - Istanbul, Türkiye **$32M** last round Sept 2026
- 7 [**Bigger Games** Bigger Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bigger-games) Bigger Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Istanbul, Türkiye **$25M** last round Jun 2025
- 8 [**Marti** Marti is a mobility app that connects riders with drivers traveling in the same direction and operates e-mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters.](https://millionrounds.com/company/marti) 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* 2018 Istanbul, Türkiye **$23M** last round Apr 2025
- 9 [**Akinon** Akinon is a global software development company that specializes in cloud-native, composable, and headless unified commerce solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/akinon) Akinon is a global software development company that specializes in cloud-native, composable, and headless unified commerce solutions. *Founded* 2016 Istanbul, Türkiye **$20M** last round Aug 2021
- 10 [**Agave Games** Agave Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2021 by four experienced game developers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agave-games) Agave Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2021 by four experienced game developers. *Founded* 2021 Istanbul, Türkiye **$18M** last round Dec 2024
- 11 [**Peak Games** Peak Games is a mobile technology company that designs and develops casual puzzle games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peak-games) Peak Games is a mobile technology company that designs and develops casual puzzle games. *Founded* 2010 Istanbul, Türkiye **$18M** last round Jan 2013
- 12 [**Lidyana.com** Lidyana.com is a leading Turkish fashion e-commerce platform and online department store, founded in 2011 by Hakan Bas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lidyana-com) Lidyana.com is a leading Turkish fashion e-commerce platform and online department store, founded in 2011 by Hakan Bas. *Founded* 2012 Istanbul, Türkiye **$14M** last round Aug 2018
- 13 [**RS Research** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rs-research) 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* 2015 Istanbul, Türkiye **$12M** last round Mar 2024
- 14 [**BinBin** BinBin is a Turkish micro-mobility technology company founded in 2019, specializing in shared electric scooters.](https://millionrounds.com/company/binbin) BinBin is a Turkish micro-mobility technology company founded in 2019, specializing in shared electric scooters. *Founded* 2019 Istanbul, Türkiye **$11M** last round Oct 2021
- 15 [**Ace 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ace-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* 2020 Istanbul, Türkiye **$8.0M** last round Dec 2022
- 16 [**Tarfin** Tarfin is an agrifintech startup based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tarfin) Tarfin is an agrifintech startup based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2016 Istanbul, Türkiye **$8.0M** last round Dec 2021
- 17 [**Dataroid** Dataroid is an AI-powered digital analytics and customer engagement platform based in Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dataroid) Dataroid is an AI-powered digital analytics and customer engagement platform based in Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey. *Founded* 2021 Istanbul, Türkiye **$6.6M** last round Jan 2026
- 18 [**Bold Games** Bold Games is a mobile studio that develops casual puzzle video games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bold-games) Bold Games is a mobile studio that develops casual puzzle video games. *Founded* - Istanbul, Türkiye **$6.0M** last round Jul 2026
- 19 [**Odeal** Oedeal is an online payment service company, dedicated to providing a wide range of financial solutions to entrepreneurs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/odeal) Oedeal is an online payment service company, dedicated to providing a wide range of financial solutions to entrepreneurs. *Founded* 2014 Istanbul, Türkiye **$6.0M** last round Nov 2023
- 20 [**Annelutfen.com** Annelutfen.com is a Turkish e-commerce retailer based in Istanbul, specializing in products for babies, mothers, and children up to 12 years old.](https://millionrounds.com/company/annelutfen-com) 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* 2011 Istanbul, Türkiye **$5.9M** last round Jan 2015
- 21 [**Linktera** Linktera is a technology consultancy based in Istanbul, Turkey, established in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/linktera) Linktera is a technology consultancy based in Istanbul, Turkey, established in 2011. *Founded* 2011 Istanbul, Türkiye **$5.1M** last round May 2023
- 22 [**Evidea** Evidea is a Turkish e-commerce platform and retail chain specializing in home and living products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evidea) Evidea is a Turkish e-commerce platform and retail chain specializing in home and living products. *Founded* 2008 Istanbul, Türkiye **$5.0M** last round May 2015
- 23 [**Alpaka Games** Alpaka Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2024 by Can Aksoy, Levent Alp, and Özgün Levent Kaya.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alpaka-games) Alpaka Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2024 by Can Aksoy, Levent Alp, and Özgün Levent Kaya. *Founded* 2024 Istanbul, Türkiye **$5.0M** last round May 2025
- 24 [**Heltia** Heltia is a Turkish digital health and wellness platform founded in April 2022, previously known as Salus.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heltia) Heltia is a Turkish digital health and wellness platform founded in April 2022, previously known as Salus. *Founded* 2022 Istanbul, Türkiye **$4.7M** last round Nov 2023
- 25 [**FERASET** FERASET, officially known as Feraset Yazılım ve Danışmanlık A.Ş., is a technology company based in Istanbul, Türkiye.](https://millionrounds.com/company/feraset) FERASET, officially known as Feraset Yazılım ve Danışmanlık A.Ş., is a technology company based in Istanbul, Türkiye. *Founded* 2023 Istanbul, Türkiye **$4.5M** last round Mar 2025
- 26 [**TravelersBox** TravelersBox is a fintech company based in Israel, founded in 2012.](https://millionrounds.com/company/travelersbox) TravelersBox is a fintech company based in Israel, founded in 2012. *Founded* 2012 Istanbul, Türkiye **$4.5M** last round May 2015
- 27 [**Passion Punch** Passion Punch is a mobile game development company based in Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/passion-punch) Passion Punch is a mobile game development company based in Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Istanbul, Türkiye **$4.0M** last round Mar 2023
- 28 [**Vento Games** We are passionate about creating engaging and innovative puzzle games that challenge the mind and spark joy in players of all ages.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vento-games) We are passionate about creating engaging and innovative puzzle games that challenge the mind and spark joy in players of all ages. *Founded* 2024 Istanbul, Türkiye **$4.0M** last round Mar 2026
- 29 [**ACTIO Mobility Technologies** ACTIO Mobility Technologies provides environmentally friendly and high-performance mobility solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/actio-mobility-technologies) ACTIO Mobility Technologies provides environmentally friendly and high-performance mobility solutions. *Founded* - Istanbul, Türkiye **$3.5M** last round Sept 2024
- 30 [**Gozen Bioworks** Gozen Bioworks is a multidisciplinary material science and design company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gozen-bioworks) Gozen Bioworks is a multidisciplinary material science and design company. *Founded* 2020 Istanbul, Türkiye **$3.3M** last round Oct 2023
- 31 [**Avane Cloud Kitchens** Avane Cloud Kitchens is a Turkish foodtech company founded in 2021 that specializes in cloud kitchen operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avane-cloud-kitchens) Avane Cloud Kitchens is a Turkish foodtech company founded in 2021 that specializes in cloud kitchen operations. *Founded* 2020 Istanbul, Türkiye **$3.1M** last round Nov 2022
- 32 [**RubiBrands** RubiBrands is an Istanbul-based e-commerce roll-up and brands investment company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rubibrands) RubiBrands is an Istanbul-based e-commerce roll-up and brands investment company founded in 2021. *Founded* - Istanbul, Türkiye **$3.0M** last round Oct 2023
- 33 [**Surge Games** Surge Games is a mobile studio developing AI-native hybrid-casual puzzle apps.](https://millionrounds.com/company/surge-games) Surge Games is a mobile studio developing AI-native hybrid-casual puzzle apps. *Founded* - Istanbul, Türkiye **$3.0M** last round Aug 2026
- 34 [**TikTak** TikTak is a Turkish car-sharing platform established in 2019, headquartered in Kağıthane, Istanbul.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tiktak) TikTak is a Turkish car-sharing platform established in 2019, headquartered in Kağıthane, Istanbul. *Founded* - Istanbul, Türkiye **$3.0M** last round Aug 2021
- 35 [**Right HeartWise** Patient-specific right heart pumps that free patients from heavy battery packages and increase patient's quality of life.](https://millionrounds.com/company/right-heartwise) Patient-specific right heart pumps that free patients from heavy battery packages and increase patient's quality of life. *Founded* - Istanbul, Türkiye **$2.6M** last round Jan 2025
- 36 [**SuperGears Games** SuperGears Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in January 2022 by brothers Yasin and Yakup Demirden.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supergears-games) SuperGears Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in January 2022 by brothers Yasin and Yakup Demirden. *Founded* 2022 Istanbul, Türkiye **$2.1M** last round Nov 2025
- 37 [**Biolive** Biolive is a Turkish biotechnology company founded in 2017, specializing in sustainable bioplastic raw materials derived from olive seeds.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biolive) Biolive is a Turkish biotechnology company founded in 2017, specializing in sustainable bioplastic raw materials derived from olive seeds. *Founded* 2017 Istanbul, Türkiye **$2.1M** last round Jul 2022
- 38 [**Dugun.com** Dugun.com is Turkey’s leading online wedding and marriage planning platform, established in 2007 in Istanbul.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dugun-com) Dugun.com is Turkey’s leading online wedding and marriage planning platform, established in 2007 in Istanbul. *Founded* 2007 Istanbul, Türkiye **$2.0M** last round Jul 2013
- 39 [**Modacruz** Modacruz is an online social marketplace that enables women to buy and sell pre-owned luxury fashion items.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modacruz) Modacruz is an online social marketplace that enables women to buy and sell pre-owned luxury fashion items. *Founded* 2014 Istanbul, Türkiye **$2.0M** last round Jun 2017
- 40 [**Nebyan Natural** Nebyan Natural is a manufacturer of animal husbandry farms and meat](https://millionrounds.com/company/nebyan-natural) Nebyan Natural is a manufacturer of animal husbandry farms and meat *Founded* 2014 Istanbul, Türkiye **$2.0M** last round Jun 2025
- 41 [**Mavis Games** Mavis Games is a mobile game development studio located in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2018 by Saygın Topatan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mavis-games) Mavis Games is a mobile game development studio located in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2018 by Saygın Topatan. *Founded* 2018 Istanbul, Türkiye **$2.0M** last round Jun 2025
- 42 [**Cellestetix** Cellestetix is a biotech company that specializes in developing plant-based exosome formulas for regenerating skin, hair, and wellness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellestetix) Cellestetix is a biotech company that specializes in developing plant-based exosome formulas for regenerating skin, hair, and wellness. *Founded* - Istanbul, Türkiye **$2.0M** last round Aug 2024
- 43 [**Musixen** Musixen is a music and entertainment platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/musixen) Musixen is a music and entertainment platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Istanbul, Türkiye **$2.0M** last round Apr 2022
- 44 [**Hungri Games** Hungri Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, founded in 2019 by industry veterans from notable companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hungri-games) Hungri Games is a mobile game studio based in Istanbul, founded in 2019 by industry veterans from notable companies. *Founded* 2019 Istanbul, Türkiye **$1.9M** last round Aug 2023
- 45 [**Dekopasaj** Dekopasaj is an online marketplace based in Istanbul, Turkey, that specializes in second-hand furniture.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dekopasaj) Dekopasaj is an online marketplace based in Istanbul, Turkey, that specializes in second-hand furniture. *Founded* 2016 Istanbul, Türkiye **$1.9M** last round Sept 2019
- 46 [**Tirport** TIRPORT is a digital logistics platform based in Turkey that connects shippers and carriers through internet and mobile applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tirport) TIRPORT is a digital logistics platform based in Turkey that connects shippers and carriers through internet and mobile applications. *Founded* 2016 Istanbul, Türkiye **$1.9M** last round Feb 2024
- 47 [**Vepara** Vepara is a integrated payment solutions offering a range of virtual and physical POS, digital wallets, and bulk transfers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vepara) Vepara is a integrated payment solutions offering a range of virtual and physical POS, digital wallets, and bulk transfers. *Founded* 2020 Istanbul, Türkiye **$1.7M** last round Sept 2022
- 48 [**Neurallys** Neurallys provides medical devices for neurology and neurosurgery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurallys) Neurallys provides medical devices for neurology and neurosurgery. *Founded* 2016 Istanbul, Türkiye **$1.5M** last round Mar 2019
- 49 [**Albert Health** Albert Health is a healthcare technology company founded in 2018, focused on evidence-based management of multi-chronic diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/albert-health) Albert Health is a healthcare technology company founded in 2018, focused on evidence-based management of multi-chronic diseases. *Founded* 2018 Istanbul, Türkiye **$1.5M** last round Feb 2025
- 50 [**Vimesoft** Vimesoft is a Turkish technology company that specializes in developing an AI-powered integrated communication platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vimesoft) Vimesoft is a Turkish technology company that specializes in developing an AI-powered integrated communication platform. *Founded* 2021 Istanbul, Türkiye **$1.5M** last round Feb 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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