About Startup Turkey
Startup Turkey, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2008, is based in Istanbul, Turkey. With a presence in 24 countries, it has supported around 59 startups in sectors like Consumer, Enterprise Applications. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include GetWork, Evaly and Friendbase. The program is backed by a team of 1 people who primarily support Seed startups based in Pakistan. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Shiffer on May 12, 2019.
Startup Turkey's List of Top Investments
Startup Turkey has a portfolio of 59 companies. Their most notable investments are in Shiffer and Ali Huda.Their portfolio spans across Turkey, Indonesia, Lithuania and 21 more locations. They have invested in Consumer, Enterprise Applications, High Tech and 21 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Grant (prize money) stages. Here is the list of top investments by Startup Turkey:_1558424457974.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120){kind=logo}
1. GetWork
Provider of a career platform connecting job seekers with employers through live video hiring rooms and professional development tools. The platform facilitates direct interaction between candidates and recruiters to streamline the hiring process. It offers a suite of career services including resume building, interview preparation, and skill development courses to assist individuals in securing employment opportunities across various industries.
Key facts about GetWork
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.4M
- Employee Count: 64 as on May 01, 2026
- Investors: Parishi Capital, Samarthya Investment Advisors and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Dec 29, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Evaly
E-valy is an online retailer of multi-category consumer products. The product catalog includes clothing, fashion accessories, home improvement items, electronics, sports equipment, and more. It also provides an app for users to shop. Its app is available on Android platforms.
Key facts about Evaly
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $23.2M
- Employee Count: 316 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Startup Turkey and Jamuna Group
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 27, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Friendbase
Provider of a virtual social network where users can take an avatar and connect with their friends in a virtual world with a real-time chat feature. Users can also play games.
Key facts about Friendbase
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Trollhattan (Sweden)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 5 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Keiretsu Forum Nordics, CBC Investment Group and 3 Others
4. Ali Huda
Ali Huda is a kids-focused video streaming platform. It allows users to stream animation series, videos, Quran & Arabic, prophets & messengers, English rhymes, science & craft, travel & outdoors, and others. It offers freemium packages. It is available on multiple devices including Android/Android TV and iPhone/Apple TV.
Key facts about Ali Huda
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Newark (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 6 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Startup Turkey
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 29, 2019, $*****
5. Servislet
An online platform to find automotive repair and maintenance services. Users need to create a case by specifying the type of service they need and other required details. The platform shares this information with partnered workshops in the user's vicinity allowing them to place their offers. Users can compare quotes and schedule an appointment with a preferred workshop.
Key facts about Servislet
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Ankara (Turkey)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $12M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Kozon Partners, Startup Turkey and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 01, 2021, $*****
Startup Turkey's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Startup Turkey has invested in 59 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Shiffer.Startup Turkey's Investments by Stage
Startup Turkey has made 4 investments in Seed stage and 1 investment in Grant (prize money) stage.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 4 |
Grant (prize money) | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Startup Turkey's Investments by Sector
Startup Turkey has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Business Services, Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech and Food and Agriculture Tech. Notably, it has invested in 42 Tech companies, 24 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 22 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 19 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 2 |
Business Services | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Environment Tech | 1 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 1 |
Others | 6 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Startup Turkey's Investments by Geography
Startup Turkey has made most investments in Pakistan (2), followed by United States where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Pakistan | 2 |
United States | 2 |
Iraq | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Startup Turkey's recent investments
Startup Turkey has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Startup Turkey:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 2019 | Iraq | Seed | 5825 | - | |
Apr 29, 2019 | United States | Seed | 3569 | - | |
Apr 29, 2019 | Pakistan | Seed | 9357 | - | |
Apr 24, 2019 | Pakistan | Seed | 4449 | - | |
2015 | United States | Grant (prize money) | 9738 | - |
Team profile of Startup Turkey
Startup Turkey has a team of 1 member located in Turkey. Startup Turkey's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Startup Turkey
Over the past 11 years, 3 investors have co-invested in Startup Turkey's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested after Startup Turkey: A total of 3 investors have invested in Startup Turkey's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Alchemist Accelerator (1 company) and Simya (1 company).
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