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Istanbul's startup ecosystem shows a strong presence in diverse sectors like financial technology and mobile gaming. The city serves as a base for many new companies establishing themselves in the market.
The fintech firm Midas leads with $137 million in total funding. The gaming industry is also a significant player, with companies like Good Job Games raising $83 million.
Below is our list of 63 Istanbul startups worth keeping an eye on.
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MARS provides digital financial services centered around unique card options and a user-focused rewards program. The company is known for its mobile-first approach to banking, giving users modern payment solutions.
Longi operates a club for people over 50, providing a space for community, learning, and personal growth. Members gain access to intergenerational learning programs, various community activities, and preventive healthcare services.
Good Job Games creates and publishes hyper-casual mobile games for a global audience. Their portfolio includes numerous chart-topping titles that have collectively surpassed three billion downloads.
Sipay develops payment, e-money, and embedded finance solutions for businesses and individual users. Their platform enables companies to integrate financial services, such as digital wallets and payment gateways, directly into their products.
Bigger Games builds mobile games that millions of people play every day. Their portfolio of casual titles features simple mechanics and engaging loops designed to attract a wide audience.
RS Research discovers and develops smart nanomedicines for use in targeted therapies. The clinical-stage biotechnology company is focused on creating more precise and effective treatments for complex diseases.
Albert Health develops a voice-based health assistant that helps patients better manage their chronic diseases. The application uses conversational AI to guide users through their treatment plans and daily health routines.
Idenfit builds a cloud-based platform designed to streamline human resources and manage a company's entire workforce. Their software helps businesses handle everything from employee onboarding and time tracking to performance management all in one place.
Our top picks are just a small slice of what’s happening in Istanbul. Founders are building all kinds of companies, from gaming to AI, and have raised billions of dollars to fund their work.
Some of these ventures are just getting off the ground, while others are already established players. Here’s a look at the other startups that are shaping the city's tech community.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 2024 | $33M | Series A | |
| Media | 2017 | $5.6M | Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2021 | $25.4M | Series A | |
| Media | 2015 | $975M | Series E | |
| Gaming | 2023 | $12.3M | Corporate Round | |
| Retail | 2009 | $1.9B | Private Equity | |
| Hardware | 1955 | €475M | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2016 | $25M | Series B | |
| Food | 2021 | $535k | Seed | |
| AgTech | 2017 | $10.2M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2013 | €50M | Series A | |
| Analytics | 2012 | $1M | Grant | |
| Gaming | 2024 | $7.3M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2014 | $13.1M | Venture Round | |
| SaaS | 2023 | $4.5M | Seed | |
| Media | 2022 | $5.5M | Seed | |
| Energy | 1988 | €152M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2022 | $13.3M | Venture Round | |
| Infrastructure | 2018 | $99k | Seed | |
| Retail | 2012 | $19.3M | Series B | |
| Analytics | 2020 | $500k | Seed | |
| Logistics | 2016 | $10.5M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2021 | $4M | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2020 | $17.4M | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2018 | $3.1M | Seed | |
| Fashion | 2011 | $45.5M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2023 | $9M | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2019 | $3.8M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2020 | $143.9k | Seed | |
| Marketplace | 2017 | $4.1M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $21M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2017 | $7.7M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $2M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $500k | Seed | |
| AgTech | 2017 | $14.4M | Series A | |
| AI | 2023 | $1.3M | Pre-Seed | |
| Cloud | 2005 | $10M | Private Equity | |
| Marketing | 2021 | $26M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2022 | $300k | Seed | |
| Food | 2020 | $4.1M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2022 | $2M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | $8.5M | Seed | |
| AI | 2022 | $2M | Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2020 | $1.5M | Seed | |
| Media | 2019 | $21M | Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2019 | $3.5M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | TRY30.5M | Secondary Market | |
| Infrastructure | 2010 | $5.3M | Convertible Note | |
| Other | 1973 | $30.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Marketing | 2022 | TRY12.5M | Venture Round | |
| Biotech | 2019 | $4.9M | Seed | |
| Education | 2024 | $350k | Seed | |
| Energy | 2018 | $1.8M | Series A |
