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StartupIst Ventures

StartupIst Ventures

Overview

StartupIst Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, pre-seed startups, often sourced from the annual Startup Istanbul event. It is sector-agnostic but shows a preference for e-commerce, fintech, and HR technology. The fund focuses on emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and the MENA region, with a global market focus.

Portfolio Companies

8

Investments

StartupIst Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
FusepayAug 2025pre_seedCo-investor
Rings AIFeb 2025SeedCo-investor
Silo TeamApr 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
CattlerOct 2023SeedCo-investor
SATIM (Satellite Monitoring Ltd.)Aug 2023SeedCo-investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersEstonia
Year FoundedN/A

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