What is Startup Istanbul?

Startup Istanbul is a startup ecosystem platform connecting founders, investors, and operators — built around discovery, connections, and founder-focused support.

Are you currently organizing events?

Startup Istanbul is best known for major in-person ecosystem events in earlier years. No new events are currently scheduled. Future editions may return and will be announced when ready.

How can I apply with my startup?

You can apply through the application form on the website. Applications are open, but the process is selective — we don't run a rigid cohort. If there's a fit, we follow up for deeper evaluation.

What is StartupIst Ventures Fund I?

StartupIst Ventures Fund I is an early-stage investment fund that invests globally, sector-agnostic, typically writing $50K–$200K tickets. We often co-invest alongside other VCs/investors and prioritize strong founders.

Etohum is a founder-first platform in Türkiye, founded in 2008. It is the broader organization behind Startup Istanbul (especially in its earlier event years).

Who is Burak Büyükdemir?

Burak Büyükdemir is the founder of Etohum and Startup Istanbul, and the founder of StartupIst Ventures Fund I (global early-stage investing).

How do you work with founders today?

We keep applications open for discovery, but we work with founders in a more selective way: open applications, selective depth, founder-specific support, often 1-on-1, and focused on real progress — not a demo-day calendar.

Do you offer sponsorship or partnership opportunities?

Yes. For sponsorships, partnerships, or co-investing inquiries, please contact us via email at startupistanbul.com/contact.

Eventtus: Socialize Your Event

Eventtus has been selected for mentorship and training program at Startup Istanbul. You can still apply until the end of August from here

[Eventtus](http://eventtus. com/) is one of the coolest startups in Middle East region, founded by [Mai Medhat](http://twitter. com/maimedhat) and [Nihal Fares](https://twitter. com/nihalfares).

The Cairo, Egypt startup is an instant social network platform that enables event organizers to list, manage and promote their events and engage with event-goers who are, in turn, empowered to discover events, [Windows 7 Clave](http://www. win8clave. com/windows-7-clave-tienda-online-75. html) network during the events and share their moments.

Eventtus is providing a single app for all the events. Organizers can send live announcements of updates on everything from ticket sales or imminent keynote speeches. The ticket sale is a cool feature of the app which allows organizers to start [Windows 7 Professional Clave](http://www. win8clave.

com/windows-7-professional-clave-de-producto-518. html) selling tickets online in a few minutes. It has also a beautiful and usable interface. With Eventtus, you have a full-service planning and networking platform, you can create a event page in a few minutes, build your own community, highlight speakers, and send live announcements and updates.

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