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TechOne VC

Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul

Description

TechOne VC is an Istanbul-based venture capital firm primarily focused on early-stage technology startups within Turkey and the broader surrounding region. The firm targets companies at the Seed and Pre-Series A stages, providing crucial capital to nascent businesses with high growth potential. TechOne VC is known for its sector-agnostic approach, demonstrating flexibility across various industries, while maintaining a particular interest in high-impact areas such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, DeepTech, and marketplace models. This broad yet strategic focus allows them to identify and support innovative ventures across diverse technological landscapes.

The firm's typical first cheque size ranges from $250,000 to $1,000,000, positioning them as a significant early-stage investor in the Turkish ecosystem. This investment range indicates their commitment to providing substantial initial funding that can help startups achieve key milestones and attract subsequent larger rounds. TechOne VC actively seeks to partner with founders who are building scalable solutions and disrupting traditional markets, leveraging their expertise to guide portfolio companies through critical growth phases.

As of recent data, TechOne VC has built a robust portfolio comprising approximately 24 companies, showcasing their active participation and belief in the regional startup scene. Their investments span a variety of sectors, reflecting their stated sector-agnostic strategy. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, often providing strategic guidance and network access to their portfolio companies, beyond just capital. TechOne VC plays a vital role in fostering innovation and supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Turkey and its neighboring countries, contributing to the development of a dynamic tech landscape.

Investor Profile

TechOne VC has backed more than 44 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 1 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, Estonia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), SaaS.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (70%)
  • Pre Seed (9%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Series A (7%)
  • Convertible Note (5%)

Country Focus

  • Turkey (57%)
  • United States (25%)
  • Estonia (9%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • The Netherlands (2%)
  • Norway (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Saas
  • Information Technology
  • Machine Learning
  • Advertising
  • Apps
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
  • Mobile
  • Sustainability
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does TechOne VC frequently co-invest with?

Logo Ventures
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 7
Startup Wise Guys
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Co-Investments: 5
Lima Ventures
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 5
Finberg
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 5
APY Ventures
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 7
twozero Ventures
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 9
DOMiNO Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 6
Teknoloji Yatirim
Europe, Ankara, Turkey, Ankara
Co-Investments: 3
Maxis
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Besiktas
Co-Investments: 4
TV
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does TechOne VC often collaborate with?

SZ
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 2
ET
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 1
Lovrenc Kessler
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 2
ST
Europe, Ankara, Turkey, Ankara
Shared Deals: 1
KK
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 2
SO
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 1
EG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AR
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Shared Deals: 1
AU
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 1
EF
North America, Turks and Caicos Islands
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by TechOne VC?

Co-one

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

Co-one is a technology firm that provides a data-centric platform to facilitate curated data solutions for AI enterprises.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)CrowdsourcingGenerative AIMachine LearningSoftware
SeedMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,109,057
Spiky.AI

Buffalo, New York, United States

Spiky.ai provides real-time communication analytics to understand customer engagement and behavior.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningMeeting SoftwareSalesSales AutomationSales Enablement
SeedFeb 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
Getmobil

Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey

Getmobill offers services in refurbished devices and their sale and resale.

ProcurementRetailWaste Management
SeedFeb 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Cognitiwe

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

We address inefficiencies in fresh food and grocery retail to help them reduce waste, save energy and resources to be more sustainable.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionFood and BeverageMachine LearningPredictive AnalyticsRetail TechnologySustainabilityWaste Management
SeedFeb 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,087,438
Carbon Centrum

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Lower Carbon Emissions Where it is Made!

CleanTechEnvironmental ConsultingSustainability
Pre SeedJan 11, 2024
ERG Controls

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

We ensure maximum hand hygiene in hospitals and other public settings to minimize the transmission of infections.

Health Care
SeedJan 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $46,889
BRANDEFENSE

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Brandefense is an integrated defense and intelligence dashboard solution.

Cyber Security
SeedDec 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,750,000
Ekmob

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Ekmob offers mobile application solutions for companies who have teams in the field.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)CRMEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)MobileMobile AppsSales AutomationSoftware
SeedJul 26, 2023
VRLab Academy

London, England, United Kingdom

VIRTUAL LABORATORIES more than 200 science experiments available on VR and PC

EducationLife ScienceVirtual Reality
Series AJun 27, 2023
GINOA

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

GINOA provides artificial intelligence to trading and investing strategy.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainMetaversePeer to PeerTrading Platform
SeedMay 3, 2023