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Startupfon

Startupfon

Overview

Startupfon is a venture capital firm and co-investment platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, that invests in early-stage technology startups. It operates multiple funds, including the Startupfon Seed VCIF and Startupfon Opportunity GSYF, and holds a crowdfunding platform license from the Capital Markets Board (SPK) as of 2023. The firm embraces a co-investment philosophy, allowing qualified investors to invest alongside its funds.

Portfolio Companies

16

Investments

Startupfon investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MARS (NEOBANK)Dec 2024SeedCo-investor
LumianNov 2024Pre SeedLead
LumianDec 2023Pre SeedCo-investor
Claros FarmDec 2023SeedCo-investor
Fortune Mine GamesJul 2023SeedCo-investor

Key People

Gulsum Ciraci

Founding Partner

Melis Guctas

Venture Partner - Europe

Atakan Atalar

Partner

Ayse Kefli

Head Of Investor Relations Fundraising

Filip Minasyan

Investor

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

Headquartersİstanbul
Year FoundedN/A

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