Tekfen Ventures
Corporate VCNew York · Seed–Series B · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Tekfen Ventures invests at the early stage in founders pursuing bold transformations of the legacy industries that build, feed, and supply the world. It takes a financial-return-focused approach and draws on the operating expertise of its parent, Tekfen Holding, along with a broader network of partners to support portfolio companies working across industrial and infrastructure sectors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 8 of 15 portfolio companiesAgTech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×3IoT ×3Biotech ×2Climate Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2PropTech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:United States×3United Kingdom×1
Investments · 15 tracked
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Mosaic is a national builder and pre-development company specializing in build-to-rent residential construction across the United States.
Climate TechConstruction TechPropTechPhoenix, US
Phospholutions develops fertilizer technologies that improve phosphorus efficiency for agricultural use.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechState College, US
RICHARD DEFLURI(Director)CHRIS ABBOTT(Director)HUNTER SWISHER(Executive Officer, Director)MATTHEW RHODES(Director)ANDREW SPAHR(Director)
Pivot Bio develops agricultural innovations focused on transforming farming practices through microbiology and genetics.
AgTechBiotechEmeryville, US
Alvin Tamsir(Executive Officer, Director)Karsten Temme(Executive Officer, Director)John Hamer(Director)Matt Ocko(Director)
BoardRoger Wyse(Director)
Sight Machine develops AI agents that optimize manufacturing operations by analyzing industrial data, connecting production systems, and providing autonomous recommendations to improve output and reduce waste.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Strongarm provides hardware sensors and AI-powered software to monitor and prevent workplace injuries, primarily for essential workers in industries like warehousing, construction, manufacturing, and logistics.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechIoT
Sean Petterson(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Hillery(Executive Officer, Director)Yoram Katz(Director)Susan Riley(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Tekfen Ventures invest at?
- Tekfen Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Tekfen Ventures's typical check size?
- Tekfen Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
- What sectors does Tekfen Ventures focus on?
- Tekfen Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Construction Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, New Materials.
- Where is Tekfen Ventures located?
- Tekfen Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
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Co-investors · 14
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Team8 is a venture creation and venture capital firm that partners closely with founders and industry experts to identify core problems and build long-lasting companies.
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Firms observed investing alongside Tekfen Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Tekfen Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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