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CogniScope
Techstars '24London, GB · Founded 2024 · 9 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Cogniscope develops Wishlift, an influencer marketing platform for game studios and publishers that identifies creators using a game-creator fit algorithm, manages outreach and campaign distribution, and measures player acquisition impact.
Also known as Cogniscope · Wishlift
Founders & leadership
CogniScope was founded in 2024 by Uğur Koç, Barış Ülgen, and Çoruh Şimşek.
Investors · 1
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Company profile
researched Sep 2026CogniScope is a London-headquartered software company founded in 2024 that develops Wishlift, an influencer marketing platform aimed at game studios and publishers. The product identifies creators through a game-creator fit algorithm, manages outreach and campaign distribution to those creators, and measures the resulting player acquisition impact.
The company works in the gaming industry and maintains a public-facing presence including a YouTube channel. Filiz Yonyuksel has spoken publicly about CogniScope's work in the gaming sector in a November 2024 podcast interview.
▸Full profile — market position, go-to-market
Market position
CogniScope operates in the gaming industry, positioning its platform at the intersection of influencer marketing and player acquisition for game developers and publishers.
Go-to-market
Game studios and publishers seeking to reach players through content creators and influencers.
Compiled by commissioned research from 5 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 1
launches, deals, and filingsFiliz Yonyuksel appeared on the Women in Tech California podcast episode published November 18, 2024, discussing her background in psychology, her move to the United States, and CogniScope's work in the gaming industry.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structureCompanies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- COGNISCOPE LIMITED
- Company number
- 15716335
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 13 May 2024
- Registered office
- 14 East Bay Lane, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park The Press Centre,, Here East Plexal, London, E20 3BS
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 62020 — Information technology consultancy activities70229 — Management consultancy activities other than financial management72200 — Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 May 2025 · next due 28 Feb 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 12 May 2026 · next due 26 May 2027
Current officers · 1
- Ecem Nida Kilic — director, appointed 13 May 2024
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
▸Research sources · 5
primary sources listed
- Cogniscope Software - Future Worlds Center Wikifutureworlds.eu · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CogniScope do?
- CogniScope builds Wishlift, an influencer marketing platform connecting game studios and publishers with creators.
- Who founded CogniScope?
- CogniScope was founded by Uğur Koç, Barış Ülgen, Çoruh Şimşek in 2024.
- Who are CogniScope's investors?
- CogniScope's investors include Techstars.
- Where is CogniScope headquartered?
- CogniScope is headquartered in London, GB.