500 Istanbul
Overview
500 Istanbul is an early-stage VC fund focused on defensible technology companies created by Turkish and Southeast European teams. The fund's mission is to invest in globally-focused seed stage startups with teams in Turkey, Eastern Europe and the Baltics.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insider One | Sep 2016 | Series A | - |
| BillionToOne | Mar 2020 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| SEON | Apr 2022 | Series B | - |
| Firefly | Dec 2018 | Seed | - |
| Fazla | Jul 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is 500 Istanbul based?
500 Istanbul is headquartered in İstanbul.
When was 500 Istanbul founded?
500 Istanbul was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does 500 Istanbul have?
500 Istanbul has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in 500 Istanbul's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Insider One, BillionToOne, SEON, Firefly, Fazla.
What was 500 Istanbul's most recent investment shown here?
500 Istanbul's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SEON in 2022.
What sectors does 500 Istanbul focus on?
500 Istanbul focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does 500 Istanbul focus on?
500 Istanbul typically invests at the Early stage.
What is 500 Istanbul's AUM?
500 Istanbul's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.