Startupfon

startupfon.com

Startupfon focuses on early-stage (seed and pre-seed) technology startups across diverse sectors including fintech, gaming, climate tech, energy technology, edtech, and enterprise software. The platform emphasizes supporting innovations that address global market opportunities while maintaining rigorous vetting standards through established venture capital partnerships.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Pre Seed

Focus Areas

Energy, Fintech, Ai Ml

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Investment Thesis

Startupfon operates as Turkey’s co-investment platform that democratizes early-stage startup investing by allowing individual investors to participate alongside trusted venture capital funds. The platform’s core philosophy centers on reducing investment barriers and making verified, professionally-selected startups accessible to everyday investors. By leveraging the due diligence expertise of established VC funds, Startupfon creates a curated investment ecosystem where retail investors can build diversified portfolios of pre-validated opportunities.

What Sets Them Apart

VC-validated startup selection - 'Tamamı, lider girişim sermayesi fonları tarafından doğrulanmış ve seçilmiş girişimlerdir' (All selected by leading VC funds)
Simplified co-investment process for retail investors - eliminates traditional barriers to startup investment
Dual-channel platform serving both investors and entrepreneurs with structured evaluation processes
Multiple fund vehicles (Startupfon Fund Coop, Startupfon Tohum GSYF, Arya GSYF) allowing portfolio diversification
Geographic diversity in portfolio - balanced mix of Turkey-based and international (US, UK, Germany) startups