About Aktif Ventures
Aktif Ventures, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2021, is based in Sisli, Turkey. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 2 startups in sectors like FinTech, Enterprise Applications. Most notable companies in
its portfolio are Shippn and Finekra. The program is backed by a team of 16 people who primarily support Seed startups based in Turkey. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Finekra on May 09, 2023, which also saw participation from Eksim Ventures and Alesta.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2021
Location
Sisli, Turkey
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
Aktif Ventures' List of All Investments
Aktif Ventures has a portfolio of 2 companies. Their most notable investmentis in ShippnTheir portfolio spans across Turkey and United States. They have invested in FinTech, Enterprise Applications, Consumer and 2 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of all investments by Aktif Ventures:1. Shippn
Online marketplace for cross-border storage and shipping. It provides an online platform for cross-border package storage and shipping of e-commerce purchases. Customers can use the shipping address from multiple hosts in the country they are buying from. After the purchase is delivered to the proxy address, the customer is informed of the same through a notification and they can choose to ship it to their actual address via traditional service providers.
Key facts about Shippn
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Clifton (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $905K
- Employee Count: 3 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Kuveyt Turk Portfolio, APY Ventures and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 04, 2024, $*****
2. Finekra
Provider of integrated financial management solutions for businesses. It offers a single platform to manage all bank accounts, process payments, and integrate with ERP systems. The platform provides real-time financial reporting and cash flow monitoring, enabling efficient management of accounts payable and receivable. Access is provided via web and mobile applications, with flexible user permission controls. The solution integrates with various banking products via a single API, streamlining financial operations and automating processes. It also includes features for managing POS transactions, bulk payments, and online B2B collections.
Key facts about Finekra
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Besiktas (Turkey)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 35 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Eksim Ventures, Mindvest GSYF and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, May 09, 2023, $*****
Aktif Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Aktif Ventures has invested in Finekra in 2023 and Shippn in 2022. Its most recent first time investment was in Finekra.Aktif Ventures' Investments by Stage
Aktif Ventures has made 2 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $358K.Aktif Ventures' Investments by Sector
Aktif Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Retail and Transportation and Logistics Tech. Notably, it has invested in 2 Tech companies, 1 Consumer (B2C) company, 1 Enterprise (B2B) company and at least 1 company focusing on Marketplace.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
FinTech | 1 |
Retail | 1 |
Transportation and Logistics Tech | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Aktif Ventures' Investments by Geography
Aktif Ventures has made most investments in Turkey (1), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.Aktif Ventures' recent investments
Aktif Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Aktif Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 09, 2023 | Turkey | Seed | 1938 | [+3] | |
Dec 30, 2022 | United States | Seed | 6849 | [+1] |
Team profile of Aktif Ventures
Aktif Ventures has a team of 16 members including 4 Partners and 8 Principals located in Turkey and Malaysia. Aktif Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Aktif Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Istanbul | - | ||
Partner | Istanbul | - | ||
Partner | Istanbul | - | ||
Partner | Kajang | - | ||
Principal | Istanbul | - | ||
Principal | Istanbul | - | ||
Principal | Istanbul | - | ||
Principal | Istanbul | - | ||
Principal | Istanbul | - | - | |
Principal | Istanbul | - | ||
Principal | Istanbul | - |
Co-investors of Aktif Ventures
Over the past 4 years, 12 investors have co-invested in Aktif Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Aktif Ventures: Mindvest has invested before Aktif Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Aktif Ventures: 6 investors entered a company along with Aktif Ventures. These include investors like APY Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Aktif Ventures: A total of 5 investors have invested in Aktif Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Kuveyt Turk Portfolio (1 company) and Mindvest GSYF (1 company).
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Active Ventures and Share cooperated for API platform Apilionegirisim•Nov 18, 2024•Aktif Ventures, Payten
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Shippn, which enables its users to shop from all over the world, received an investment of 6.7 million TLegirisim•Dec 30, 2022•Shippn, APY Ventures, Aktif Ventures, Lima Ventures and 1 other
