About startup landscape in Turkey
Turkey has over 34,485 startups across the country. Of these, 3.4K are funded companies that have collectively raised $25.9B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 4 unicorns. A total of 1,422 investors have participated in 2,958 funding rounds, with 122 startups securing early-stage funding and 52 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 3,980 new companies have been founded, raising over $433M in funding. Startups in Turkey have witnessed 507 acquisitions and 769 IPOs, while 4,909 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 511 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Turkey
Trendyol is the top company in Turkey, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Turkey:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online marketplace of multi-category products | Maslak (Turkey) | 2010 | Acquired | $1.54B | |
Online retailer of diverse consumer goods including electronics and apparel | Istanbul (Turkey) | 1998 | Acquired | $100M | |
App based platform offering multi-category grocery products | Istanbul (Turkey) | 2015 | Series E | $2.54B | |
Provider of internet, television, and telephony services | Ankara (Turkey) | 1840 | Acquired | - | |
Provider of payment solutions for e-commerce companies and individuals | Istanbul (Turkey) | 2012 | Acquired | $28M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Turkey
In the year 2026, till July 2026, $101M has been raised in 21 equity
funding rounds across Turkey. In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), $313M had been raised across 30 rounds in Turkey. So, 2026 has seen a 67.69% drop in funding in companies of Turkey as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Turkey:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 4860 | Jul 06, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1036 | Jun 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2140 | Jun 23, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 9057 | Jun 08, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 6317 | May 25, 2026 |
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- 34.5K+ Total Companies
- $25.9B+ Total Funding
- 3.4K+ Funded Companies
- 765+ IPOs
- 505+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Turkey
Europa is the top investor in companies of Turkey based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Turkey:
Acquisitions in Turkey
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 13 acquisitions happened in Turkey. Last year, in 2025, a total of 28 acquisitions happened in Turkey.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Turkey:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 10, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 21, 2026 |
IPOs in Turkey
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Turkey. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 1 IPO happened in Turkey.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Turkey:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Mar 06, 2026 | Borsa Istanbul (IST) | |
Jan 05, 2026 | Borsa Istanbul (IST) | |
Nov 20, 2025 | Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) | |
Jun 06, 2024 | Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) | |
May 23, 2024 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) |
Top News about startups in Turkey
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CallTower Expands AI-for-CX Portfolio Through Strategic Partnership with SESTEKGlobeNewswire•Jul 15, 2026•Sestek, CallTower
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Hepsiburada Announces Extraordinary General Assembly to Authorize Share Capital IncreaseGlobeNewswire•Jul 15, 2026•Hepsiburada
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Hepsiburada Announces Completion of Planned CEO Transition and New Leadership StructureGlobeNewswire•Jun 30, 2026•Hepsiburada
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Hepsiburada Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial ResultsGlobeNewswire•Feb 27, 2026•Hepsiburada
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