
TechOne VC
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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