About startup landscape in Turkey
Turkey has over 39,393 startups across the country. Of these, 3.41K are funded companies that have collectively raised $26.1B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 5 unicorns. A total of 1,437 investors have participated in 2,986 funding rounds, with 122 startups securing early-stage funding and 53 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 5,637 new companies have been founded, raising over $483M in funding. Startups in Turkey have witnessed 508 acquisitions and 828 IPOs, while 4,906 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 511 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Turkey
Hepsiburada 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 retailer of diverse consumer goods including electronics and apparel | Istanbul (Turkey) | 1998 | Acquired | $100M | |
Online marketplace of multi-category products | Maslak (Turkey) | 2010 | Acquired | $1.54B | |
Provider of an online food ordering platform | Istanbul (Turkey) | 2000 | Acquired | $44M | |
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 | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Turkey
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $160M has been raised in 32 equity
funding rounds across Turkey. In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), $464M had been raised across 48 rounds in Turkey. So, 2026 has seen a 65.58% 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 | 6050 | Oct 06, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 5863 | Sep 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9714 | Sep 09, 2026 | ||
Series C | 6861 | Aug 28, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5797 | Aug 16, 2026 | - |
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- 39.4K+ Total Companies
- $26.1B+ Total Funding
- 3.4K+ Funded Companies
- 825+ 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:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||
Istanbul (Turkey) | ||
Istanbul (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, 4 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) | |
Mar 06, 2026 | Borsa Istanbul (IST) | |
Jan 30, 2026 | Borsa Istanbul (IST) | |
Jan 05, 2026 | Borsa Istanbul (IST) | |
Nov 20, 2025 | Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) |
Top News about startups in Turkey
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Airties Integrates AI-Driven Connectivity Platform with Cybersecurity CapabilitiesPR Newswire•Sep 24, 2026•AirTies
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Cegeka and BIP Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Digital Innovation in ItalyIlgiornaleditalia•Sep 17, 2026•Avento, BiP, Microsoft
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Loom Games Wins Best Developer at Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026Pocket Gamer•Aug 26, 2026•Loom Games
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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

