Boğaziçi Ventures
Venture capitalIstanbul · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Boğaziçi Ventures manages VC funds across diverse strategies and sectors, backing startups at every growth stage from pre-seed to pre-IPO. The firm emphasizes AI-driven transformation, offering capital alongside strategic partnerships, expert support, and insights. Its flagship BV Growth II fund targets next-generation AI startups aiming to bring Turkey's technology potential to global markets, while its GreenWise Impact Investment fund uses an AI-assisted 'smart investment' approach to invest in climate technologies, accelerating a green and just transition while pursuing measurable impact and strong financial returns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 30 portfolio companiesAdTech ×1Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1E-commerce ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 30 tracked
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Advanced ManufacturingBoise, US
George Kotch(Director)Chase Newman(Director)Grant Thompson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Virgil Thompson(Director)Charles Bonner(Director)
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Boğaziçi Ventures invest at?
- Boğaziçi Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Boğaziçi Ventures's typical check size?
- Boğaziçi Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $2M.
- What sectors does Boğaziçi Ventures focus on?
- Boğaziçi Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Boğaziçi Ventures located?
- Boğaziçi Ventures is headquartered in Istanbul, TR.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamGizem Sezer, Boğaziçi Ventures | 💍 Benimle Evlenir Misin? 2. Sezon 5. Bölüm
Swipeline TR · Gizem Sezer
INVESTART Online Panel | Boğaziçi Ventures (Gizem Sezer)
ODTÜ Genç Girişimciler Topluluğu · Gizem Sezer
Boğaziçi Ventures Yönetici Ortak Gizem Sezer | Bloomberg HT | Gündem Teknoloji
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Türkiye'de Etki Yatırımı Başlıyor | Betül Yücel ile BV GreenWise | CNBC-e
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Yeşil Dönüşümde Yeni Dönem | Betül Yücel ile GreenWise | Ekotürk
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60 Dakika | Barış Özistek'le Yapay Zeka, Greenwise ve Türkiye'nin Teknoloji Geleceği
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