Boğaziçi Ventures
Overview
Boğaziçi Ventures is a venture capital investment firm founded by technology entrepreneurs. The firm invests in technology startups and helps entrepreneurs reach their goals. It focuses on technology companies with high growth potential, particularly in Türkiye and its surrounding regions. Its portfolio includes innovative startups operating in fields such as artificial intelligence, fintech, gaming, software, and digital health. The firm invests in both early-stage and growth-stage companies, aiming to enhance these ventures' competitiveness in global markets.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colendi | Dec 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Lucida AI | Jul 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Hiwell | Jul 2024 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Metahorse Unity | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Workhy | Jun 2024 | Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Melis Guctas
Venture Partner
Fatih Koleoglu
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Boğaziçi Ventures based?
Boğaziçi Ventures is headquartered in Kadıköy, İstanbul, Turkey.
When was Boğaziçi Ventures founded?
Boğaziçi Ventures was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Boğaziçi Ventures have?
Boğaziçi Ventures has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Boğaziçi Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Colendi, Lucida AI, Hiwell, Metahorse Unity, Workhy.
What was Boğaziçi Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Boğaziçi Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Lucida AI in 2026.
What sectors does Boğaziçi Ventures focus on?
Boğaziçi Ventures focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Boğaziçi Ventures focus on?
Boğaziçi Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.