Gain access to a curated selection of the most promising startups for investment
Join us at Startup Istanbul and find your next investment opportunity among the most innovative startups in the region. Get your tickets now.
Christopher Schroeder
“ This has been one of the most exiting events that I have been to in a while. Because not only is a bit wonderful about the startups here in Turkey which are very impressive and of themselves but the collection of amazing entrepreneurs from almost every country… „
Previous Years Speakers
Featured Previous Investors, VCs and CVCs
echstars Venture Capital Fund invests in the most innovative and disruptive Techstars companies to fuel their success. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships helps brands create world-changing products and services. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,000 companies with a market cap of $8.1 billion.
Founded in 1915, Naspers is a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world operating in more than 130 countries. Naspers builds leading companies that empower people and enrich communities. Naspers has invested in, acquired or built, including Avito, Brainly, Codecademy, eMAG, Flipkart, letgo, Media24, Movile, MultiChoice, OLX, PayU, ShowMax, SimilarWeb, Twiggle, and Udemy.
Microsoft Ventures
Microsoft Ventures is the venture capital arm of Microsoft, currently investing in technology companies (Series A and beyond) in North America and Israel.
General Catalyst
General Catalyst is a venture capital firm that makes early-stage and transformational investments. General Catalyst backs exceptional entrepreneurs who are building innovative technology companies and market leading businesses, including Airbnb, BigCommerce, ClassPass, Datalogix, Datto, Demandware, Gusto (fka ZenPayroll), The Honest Company, HubSpot, KAYAK, Oscar, Snap, Stripe, and Warby Parker.
Why should you come to Startup Istanbul?
Here’s what you can expect from your 3 days at Startup Istanbul as an investor
Selected Startups
Promising 100 early stage startups selected out of 60,000 applications from 140 countries.
Networking
Not only do you get to network with inspiring entrepreneurs, but you can also network with investors, and industry professionals.
Best Opportunities to Invest
Invest in the best startups and generate enhanced investment returns for your investment portfolio.
Istanbul
Enjoy Istanbul, a major gateway between Europe and Asia, is Turkey’s economic center of gravity. To visit this city leaves one with unforgettable memories.
