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StartupIst Ventures operates as a venture capital firm, investing in early and later-stage companies. It targets disruptive startups with unique business models across e-commerce, deep tech, artificial intelligence, SaaS, fintech, and web3. The firm supports ventures poised to transform their industries.
Founded in 2021 and based in Istanbul, Turkey, StartupIst Ventures began by recognizing that promising, unconventional startups need specialized capital and guidance. Its establishment aimed to meet this demand, fostering businesses that challenge industry norms. Burak Büyükdemir is associated with the firm’s fund management.
The firm invests in a diverse portfolio, backing what it calls "outlier founders." StartupIst Ventures' vision is to foster the growth of these innovative companies, enabling them to scale. It seeks to contribute to a dynamic ecosystem by empowering the next generation of industry-defining businesses.
StartupIst Ventures has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.0M Seed in Silo Team in April 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | Silo Team | $1.0M Seed | Fuel Ventures, Pitchdrive | Ferdinand Dietrich, Michael Proszynski, Genesis Ventures, ROI Ventures |
| May 16, 2023 | Hotel Manager | $2.8M Seed | Fuel Ventures | Boost Fund, Pitchdrive |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Hotel Manager | $1.1M Seed | Fuel Ventures | Boost Fund, Pitchdrive |
| Aug 1, 2022 | RecruitLab | $2.0M Seed | Change Ventures | Urmas Purde, BADideas.fund, Fund Fellow Founders |
