About startup landscape in Turkey
Turkey has over 31,641 startups across the country. Of these, 3.13K are funded companies that have collectively raised $25.7B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 3 unicorns. A total of 1,391 investors have participated in 2,916 funding rounds, with 122 startups securing early-stage funding and 51 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 2,708 new companies have been founded, raising over $343M in funding. Startups in Turkey have witnessed 502 acquisitions and 679 IPOs, while 4,908 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 508 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 |
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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 payment solutions for e-commerce companies and individuals | Istanbul (Turkey) | 2012 | Acquired | $28M | |
Provider of internet, television, and telephony services | Ankara (Turkey) | 1840 | Acquired | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Turkey
In the year 2026, till April 2026, $13.7M has been raised in 11 equity
funding rounds across Turkey. In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), $223M had been raised across 16 rounds in Turkey. So, 2026 has seen a 93.85% 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 | 1571 | Apr 16, 2026 | ||
Series A | 3441 | Apr 15, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7374 | Apr 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7860 | Mar 25, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5732 | Mar 03, 2026 | and 1 more |
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- 31.6K+ Total Companies
- $25.7B+ Total Funding
- 3.1K+ Funded Companies
- 675+ IPOs
- 500+ 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:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Istanbul (Turkey) | ||
Istanbul (Turkey) | ||
Sanayi (Turkey) | ||
Istanbul (Turkey) |
Acquisitions in Turkey
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 9 acquisitions happened in Turkey. Last year, in 2025, a total of 26 acquisitions happened in Turkey.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Turkey:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Apr 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 20, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 19, 2026 |
IPOs in Turkey
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 1 IPO 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 |
|---|---|---|
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) | |
Feb 23, 2024 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) |
Top News about startups in Turkey
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Hepsiburada Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial ResultsGlobeNewswire•Feb 27, 2026•Hepsiburada
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Amazon Ads Unveils Innovations for UEFA Champions League & NBA on Prime VideoChannelX•Sep 03, 2025•Evri, Chelsea FC, Arsenal, Latitude and Longitude and 9 others
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Trendyol, Ant International, others to build Turkey fintech platformTech in Asia•Jul 17, 2025•Trendyol, Ant International
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Trendyol, Baykar CEO, ADQ, Ant International to develop fintech platform in TurkeyThe Star Online•Jul 16, 2025•Trendyol, Baykar
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Marti Appoints President Cankut Durgun to Additional Role of Chief Operating OfficerBusiness Wire•Jun 16, 2025•MARTI

