Workup
AcceleratorIstanbul · Pre-Seed–Seed
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Investment thesis
Workup is a startup acceleration program backed by Turkiye Is Bankasi that provides office space, mentoring, training, corporate pilot opportunities, and access to investors over a multi-month program. Founded in 2017 and based in Istanbul, it runs vertical tracks covering agriculture technology, gaming, insurance innovation, sustainability, and international expansion.
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Workup invest at?
- Workup invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Workup focus on?
- Workup focuses on AgTech, Gaming, Impact & Social Good, InsurTech.
- Where is Workup located?
- Workup is headquartered in Istanbul, TR.
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