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Finberg

Venture capital

Istanbul · Seed–Late Stage · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Finberg supports ambitious founders by combining funding with hands-on expertise, resources, and access to global networks. The firm aims to accelerate startups toward market leadership, helping them scale faster and expand internationally through strategic partnerships and international reach. It highlights a track record of more than 60 deals and over $100 million invested across its portfolio.

Invests inFintechSector AgnosticEuropeGlobalIstanbulTurkey

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Istanbul, TR
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
AUM
$100M
Tracked investments
62
Acquisitions
1

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website
Ada Gülden· Investment Managerin
Kerim Özay· Investment Managerin

What they invest in

from 16 of 62 portfolio companies

Fintech ×12SaaS ×10AI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×3Consumer ×2Crypto & Web3 ×2Cybersecurity ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2

HQs:Türkiye×6United Kingdom×2Canada×1United States×1

Investments · 62 tracked

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By year:2024 · 12022 · 12021 · 13 dated

Figoparafigopara.comin𝕏✓ verified

Figopara is a Turkish financial technology platform that digitizes financial processes between commercial businesses and banks, letting companies convert invoices and checks into cash before maturity and compare financing offers from multiple financial institutions.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Koray Gultekin Bahar(Founder)inArman Eker(Founder)inAhmet Bilgen(Founder)Ayhan Boyacioglu(Founder)Bulut Arukel(Founder)

Co-investorsSabancı VenturesDeBa VenturesEczacibasi Momentum Teknoloji YatimlariLima VenturesMetis VenturesScaleX Ventures+2 more

Revo Capitalrevo.vc✓ verified

Revo Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology startups with Turkish founders and/or R&D teams based in Turkey.

CybersecurityFintechSaaSSector AgnosticIstanbul, TR

Co-investorsInveo VenturesEBRDEksim VenturesYildiz Ventures

Alba Ebikesalba-ebikes.com𝕏

Alba manufactures the Alba Fold S, a compact folding electric bicycle designed for urban mobility with a 36V motor, 468 Wh battery, and NFC-based security system.

ConsumerHardwareMobility & TransportationBursa, TR

Aquanowaquanow.comin𝕏

Aquanow provides regulated infrastructure for fintechs to embed stablecoin and cryptocurrency capabilities into wallets and payment flows, enabling users to fund, hold, and transfer digital assets with 24/7 global settlement.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechVancouver, CA

Phil Sham(CEO & Co-Founder)inAndy Leung(CTO & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsRadian Capital

BiLirabilira.coin𝕏

BiLira operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform where users can buy, sell, and trade digital assets using Turkish lira, and issues TRYB, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Turkish lira across multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, and Avalanche.

Crypto & Web3FintechIstanbul, TR

Sinan Koç(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsBorderless VentureCircle VenturesDelta BlockchainFuture Perfect VenturesTransform Investments

Bitoasisbitoasis.netAcquired

BitOasis is a Dubai-based crypto asset exchange and virtual asset broker-dealer serving the Middle East and North Africa.

Ola Doudin(Founder)in

Co-investorsBuilders + BackersDigital Currency GroupJabbar Internet GroupMerak CapitalPantera CapitalWamda Capital+4 more

Bits of Stockbitsofstock.comin𝕏

Bits of Stock provides embedded investing infrastructure for banks and credit unions, letting them offer their customers fractional trading of stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and treasuries, plus crypto investing, debit-card round-ups, and stock rewards.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York City, US

Arash Asady(Founder)in

Co-investorsGreat Stuff VenturesKeen Venture Partners

Colendicolendi.comMay 2024 · $700M

Colendi provides a Banking-as-a-Service platform that lets third parties offer branded financial products, including machine-learning-based credit scoring, interest-free micro credits, and buy now, pay later installment options.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Bulent Tekmen(Founder)in

Co-investorsEndeavor CatalystKültepe InvestmentStartupFonTekmen Teknoloji Reklamcilik Yayincilik A.S.Citi VenturesHedef Holding

e2VCe2.vc

Early-stage technology-focused VC fund backing ambitious founders building innovative businesses.

Invstrinvstr.com𝕏Mar 2021 · $20M

Invstr offers an interactive 85-lesson investing education course ("Academy") with quizzes, certificates, and a personal glossary of investing terms, available at no cost.

EdTechFintech

Co-investorsVentura Capital

Manhattan Venture Partnersmvp.vc

MVP is a principal investor and advisor focused on the secondary market for private, venture-backed technology companies.

Enterprise SoftwareFintech

Mükellefmukellef.coinApr 2022

Mükellef is a digital platform for entrepreneurs and businesses that handles company formation, online accounting, tax filing, virtual office, and trademark registration through a single app.

FintechLegalTechSaaS

Co-investorsAPY VenturesBoğaziçi VenturesColendi

Octoxlabsoctoxlabs.com

OctoXLabs provides a cybersecurity platform that unifies asset intelligence and vulnerability data from 600+ security and IT tools to help security teams prioritize, quantify, and remediate cyber risk.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS

Ödealodeal.comin𝕏

Ödeal provides payment acceptance solutions for businesses in Turkey, including smart cash-register (ÖKC) POS, EFT POS, and a mobile app that turns iOS and Android phones into POS devices.

FintechSaaS

Replenitreplen.itin

Replenit is an AI decision engine that automates customer lifecycle decisions across retail channels to optimize timing, relevance, and profitability of interactions.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS

Ilyas Kurklu(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsMetis VenturesMovens CapitalGalata Business Angels OfficialLogo Ventures

Roamlessroamless.comin𝕏

Roamless is building an eSIM-style travel connectivity app that provides global mobile data and connectivity for travelers as an alternative to traditional roaming charges.

ConsumerMobility & TransportationSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Emre Demirel(Founder)inAli Gazioglu(Founder)Asim Alp(Founder)Cengiz Oztelcan(Founder)Selim Aykut(Founder)

Co-investorsDeBa VenturesRevo CapitalShorooq PartnersParibu VenturesRasmal Ventures

TAPTAPtaptapsend.comin𝕏

Taptap Send is a money transfer application that enables users to send remittances to over 70 destinations across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America at lower costs and faster speeds than traditional services.

FintechImpact & Social GoodNew York, GB

Michael Faye(Founder)inMitchell Riley(Executive Officer)Paul Niehaus(Founder)

BoardBrendan Dickinson(Director)inChristopher Schroeder(Director)

Co-investorsOmidyar NetworkBalderton CapitalBlue CollectiveBreyer CapitalCanaan PartnersFJ Labs+9 more

Visperavispera.co

Ceyhun Burak Akgül(Founder)inAytul Ercil(Founder)Ceyhun Burak Akgul(Founder)

Co-investorsAPY VenturesArya VenturesGalata Business Angels OfficialKeiretsu ForumMetis Ventures

Wamowamo.ioin

wamo provides a digital business account for companies of various sizes, offering multi-currency payments in 22 currencies, bulk and team payouts, Visa debit cards, and expense management with accounting integrations.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB

Yanki Onen(Founder)in

Co-investorsMetis VenturesTechmine Gsyo3TS Capital PartnersOleka Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AI-Native B2B Early-Stage VCAlbaBehavioral AI PlatformCAASM Cyber Asset Visibility PlatformCentral & Eastern Europe Nordic Investment FundCloud Financial Analysis PlatformCompany Formation & Business ServicesCustomer Retention AI EngineDigital Logistics PlatformDigital Risk Protection CompanyDigital Signage PlatformDüşyeriE-commerce Pricing Analytics CompanyE-commerce SME PlatformEarly-Stage Technology VC FundEkmobElectric Bicycle Conversion Kit CompanyELYTEnergy Storage CompanyEntrepreneur Capital & Mentorship PlatformEvent Discovery & Ticketing PlatformFinance & Risk Assessment Solutions ProviderFintech Microcredit/BNPL CompanyGaming-Focused VC FirmGlobal Fintech Impact VC FirmHayhayInventory Management SoftwareKolektif HouseL-Stone CapitalLstoneMediazoneMediterraOnline Fashion PlatformOnline Payment Collection FintechPlumPrecious Metals & Commodities Investment PlatformQuinRefurbished Mobile Phone E-commerce PlatformSoutheast Asia/Africa Fintech VC FundTirportTırportTurkey-Focused Impact Technology Fund

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies
Replenit Bags €2.1M Pre-Seed

Replenit · thesaasnews.com · Apr 14, 2026

Wamo Raises €10M in Series A Funding

Wamo · finsmes.com · Apr 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Finberg made?
Finberg has 62 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Finberg invest at?
Finberg invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Finberg focus on?
Finberg focuses on Fintech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Finberg located?
Finberg is headquartered in Istanbul, TR.
Does Finberg lead rounds?
Finberg typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Finberg co-invest with?
Finberg most often shares deals with Metis Ventures, APY Ventures, Balderton Capital, among 35 tracked co-investors.

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