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About startup landscape in Turkey

Turkey has over 36,013 startups across the country. Of these, 3.4K are funded companies that have collectively raised $25.8B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 5 unicorns. A total of 1,433 investors have participated in 2,968 funding rounds, with 122 startups securing early-stage funding and 53 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 4,571 new companies have been founded, raising over $483M in funding. Startups in Turkey have witnessed 508 acquisitions and 805 IPOs, while 4,907 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 511 companies have been founded by women.
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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
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Recent Funding Rounds in Turkey

In the year 2026, till August 2026, $153M has been raised in 26 equity funding rounds across Turkey. In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), $428M had been raised across 38 rounds in Turkey. So, 2026 has seen a 64.29% 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
Series C
7038
Aug 28, 2026
Seed
8191
Aug 13, 2026
-
Seed
1439
Aug 13, 2026
Angel
6916
Aug 05, 2026
-
Seed
9288
Jul 06, 2026
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  • 36K+ Total Companies
  • $25.8B+ Total Funding
  • 3.4K+ Funded Companies
  • 800+ 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:
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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
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IPOs in Turkey

In the year 2026, till March 2026, 3 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 05, 2026
Borsa Istanbul (IST)
Nov 20, 2025
Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE)
Jun 06, 2024
Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE)
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