Alesta Yatırım
Description
Alesta Yatırım, officially Alesta Elektronik Teknoloji Yatırım A.Ş., is a prominent venture capital firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, established in 2013 by Elektronik Denetleme Sistemleri A.Ş. (EDS). The firm was founded with the strategic objective of investing in high-potential technology companies, aiming to support entrepreneurs from their nascent stages through significant growth. Alesta Yatırım plays a crucial role in the Turkish startup ecosystem by providing essential capital and strategic guidance to innovative ventures.
The firm primarily targets early-stage technology ventures, spanning from seed to early Series A rounds. Alesta Yatırım typically deploys initial investments ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000. This range allows them to support a diverse set of startups, from those just beginning to scale to those seeking capital for significant market expansion. Beyond initial funding, Alesta Yatırım is also prepared to make follow-on investments, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the success of its portfolio companies as they progress through various growth phases.
Alesta Yatırım's investment focus is broad within the technology sector, encompassing areas such as Software, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech, Gaming, E-commerce, and SaaS. As of 2022, the firm had already invested in 35 initiatives, showcasing its active participation and significant footprint in the regional tech landscape. Their strategic approach involves not just capital injection but also leveraging their network and expertise to foster innovation and accelerate the development of their portfolio companies, contributing to the overall advancement of Turkey's digital economy.
Investor Profile
Alesta Yatırım has backed more than 58 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 26% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Turkey, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Health Care.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $100K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (60%)
- Pre Seed (28%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Angel (2%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Undisclosed (2%)
- Series A (2%)
Country Focus
- Turkey (90%)
- United States (5%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Estonia (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Care
- E-commerce
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Machine Learning
- Mobile Apps
- Saas
- Internet
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