StartupIst Ventures
Overview
StartupIst Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, pre-seed startups, often sourced from the annual Startup Istanbul event. It is sector-agnostic but shows a preference for e-commerce, fintech, and HR technology. The fund focuses on emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and the MENA region, with a global market focus.
Portfolio Companies
9
Website
startupistanbul.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusepay | Aug 2025 | pre_seed | Co-investor |
| Rings AI | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Livzym Biotechnologies | Aug 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Silo Team | Apr 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Cattler | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is StartupIst Ventures based?
StartupIst Ventures is headquartered in Estonia.
When was StartupIst Ventures founded?
Founding year information for StartupIst Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does StartupIst Ventures have?
StartupIst Ventures has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in StartupIst Ventures's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Fusepay, Rings AI, Livzym Biotechnologies, Silo Team, Cattler.
What was StartupIst Ventures's most recent investment?
StartupIst Ventures's most recent investment on Caplight was in Fusepay in 2025.
What sectors does StartupIst Ventures focus on?
StartupIst Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does StartupIst Ventures focus on?
StartupIst Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.