Aslanoba Capital

Aslanoba Capital is an early stage investor in tech startups in Turkey and the US. The company invests in startups pursuing disruptive ideas in areas such as marketplaces, e-commerce, mobile, classifieds, content, and SaaS with a consideration of investment between $0.25 million and $2 million. Aslanoba was founded in 2013 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Hasan Aslanoba

Founding Chairman

Cankut Durgun

Founding Partner

Past deals in Turkey

Modacruz

Series B in 2017
Modacruz Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.S. operates an online platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, that focuses on the retail of fashion and baby products. Launched in 2014, Modacruz serves as a mobile social marketplace for over 1 million women, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned brand name fashion items. Users can easily join the platform to discover and purchase products or to list their own items for sale. The company specializes in second-hand luxury clothing, providing a space for users to engage in sustainable fashion practices.

Buldumbuldum

Venture Round in 2017
BuldumBuldum.com is a Turkish online site providing users with a wide variety of products and gifts. Its products include games, entertainment, electronic, accessories, home and garden, businesses, and more.

Meal Box

Venture Round in 2017
Meal Box is a gourmet food delivery service based in Istanbul, Turkey, offering both on-demand and subscription-based meal options. The company focuses on delivering healthy and delicious meals, presented in an award-winning format, at affordable prices. Customers can place orders exclusively through online channels, including web and mobile platforms, as well as via phone. Meal Box aims to provide a convenient dining experience for its clientele while maintaining a commitment to quality and presentation.

idemama

Convertible Note in 2016
Idemama Reklam Ve Danismanlik Hizmetleri A.S. offers marketing and design services to businesses by connecting them with design professionals through Internet. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

KapGel

Seed Round in 2016
KapGel Teknoloji A.S. design, develops, owns, and operates a delivery platform which connects retailers, e-commerce companies and consumers with local courier companies. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Turkey.

Vivense

Series B in 2016
Vivense is an online retail company based in Turkey that specializes in furniture products. The platform connects customers directly with furniture manufacturers, providing a diverse selection of items, including sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and dining furniture. By facilitating online orders, Vivense enhances the shopping experience for consumers, and it offers free delivery on select products, making it convenient for customers to receive their purchases.

tapu.com

Seed Round in 2016
Tapu.com has built the first managed real estate marketplace in Turkey and started selling from its first week of launch in 2015. Tapu.com is the first online real estate auction platform for the Turkish market, bringing many sellers like financial institutions, companies and individuals together with qualified buyers. Tapu.com has launched an easy-to use platform that leverages the competitive bidding process on verified properties with a mission to make transactions easier and more transparent. Tapu.com has completed 4 major investment rounds from Earlybird Venture Capital and prominent Turkish angel investors.

Modacruz

Series B in 2015
Modacruz Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.S. operates an online platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, that focuses on the retail of fashion and baby products. Launched in 2014, Modacruz serves as a mobile social marketplace for over 1 million women, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned brand name fashion items. Users can easily join the platform to discover and purchase products or to list their own items for sale. The company specializes in second-hand luxury clothing, providing a space for users to engage in sustainable fashion practices.

Tasit.com

Venture Round in 2015
Tasit Com Bilgi Hizmetleri Teknoloji ve Tic. A.S. operates as an online market place to purchase and sell vehicles in Turkey. It operates as a classifieds website for second hand automobiles. The company offers cars, motorcycles, trucks, commercial vehicles, and campers. The service is intended for commercial vehicle traders as well as private clients. The company offers an additional sales channel to dealers on a subscription based price structure and private consumers can list cars for free but can buy additional features to promote their listing on the site. The company was formerly known as Arabalan.com. Tasit Com Bilgi Hizmetleri Teknoloji ve Tic. A.S. was founded in 2009 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Meal Box

Venture Round in 2015
Meal Box is a gourmet food delivery service based in Istanbul, Turkey, offering both on-demand and subscription-based meal options. The company focuses on delivering healthy and delicious meals, presented in an award-winning format, at affordable prices. Customers can place orders exclusively through online channels, including web and mobile platforms, as well as via phone. Meal Box aims to provide a convenient dining experience for its clientele while maintaining a commitment to quality and presentation.

Ininal

Series B in 2015
Ininal, founded in 2012 and based in Istanbul, Turkey, provides reloadable prepaid cash cards aimed at serving the unbanked and underbanked populations in Turkey and the MENA region. The company leverages a vast retail distribution network, reaching 90% of the market, to offer financial products that promote accessibility and affordability. Ininal's services include mass payment solutions and an e-commerce merchant ecosystem, designed to create diverse revenue channels. The company has invested significantly in infrastructure and regulatory compliance, holding a payment systems and electronic money license from Turkey's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency. Ininal's physical cards are available at 15,000 locations, while its virtual cards can be downloaded via its wallet application. Recently, Ininal has expanded its offerings with a virtual POS Gateway and Mobile POS solutions, capitalizing on the growing demand for alternative payment options as e-commerce adoption increases in the region.

Meal Box

Venture Round in 2015
Meal Box is a gourmet food delivery service based in Istanbul, Turkey, offering both on-demand and subscription-based meal options. The company focuses on delivering healthy and delicious meals, presented in an award-winning format, at affordable prices. Customers can place orders exclusively through online channels, including web and mobile platforms, as well as via phone. Meal Box aims to provide a convenient dining experience for its clientele while maintaining a commitment to quality and presentation.

KapGel

Seed Round in 2015
KapGel Teknoloji A.S. design, develops, owns, and operates a delivery platform which connects retailers, e-commerce companies and consumers with local courier companies. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Turkey.

obilet.com

Series A in 2015
oBilet Bilisim Sistemleri A.S. offers an online bus ticket booking platform. The company is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Mobil Oto Servis

Series A in 2015
Mobil Oto Servis provides mobile auto mechanic channel in the auto after-sales market which offers car maintenance services. The company is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Ininal

Seed Round in 2015
Ininal, founded in 2012 and based in Istanbul, Turkey, provides reloadable prepaid cash cards aimed at serving the unbanked and underbanked populations in Turkey and the MENA region. The company leverages a vast retail distribution network, reaching 90% of the market, to offer financial products that promote accessibility and affordability. Ininal's services include mass payment solutions and an e-commerce merchant ecosystem, designed to create diverse revenue channels. The company has invested significantly in infrastructure and regulatory compliance, holding a payment systems and electronic money license from Turkey's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency. Ininal's physical cards are available at 15,000 locations, while its virtual cards can be downloaded via its wallet application. Recently, Ininal has expanded its offerings with a virtual POS Gateway and Mobile POS solutions, capitalizing on the growing demand for alternative payment options as e-commerce adoption increases in the region.

Ininal

Seed Round in 2015
Ininal, founded in 2012 and based in Istanbul, Turkey, provides reloadable prepaid cash cards aimed at serving the unbanked and underbanked populations in Turkey and the MENA region. The company leverages a vast retail distribution network, reaching 90% of the market, to offer financial products that promote accessibility and affordability. Ininal's services include mass payment solutions and an e-commerce merchant ecosystem, designed to create diverse revenue channels. The company has invested significantly in infrastructure and regulatory compliance, holding a payment systems and electronic money license from Turkey's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency. Ininal's physical cards are available at 15,000 locations, while its virtual cards can be downloaded via its wallet application. Recently, Ininal has expanded its offerings with a virtual POS Gateway and Mobile POS solutions, capitalizing on the growing demand for alternative payment options as e-commerce adoption increases in the region.

Modanisa

Series A in 2015
Modanisa is an online fashion retailer for women's Islamic clothing, dresses and accessories. The site offers clothing and accessories to women of all ages and offers shipping and delivery all over the world. The site also trends latest hijab styles for women along with fashion tips for the Muslim regions. Designer abayas and jilbabs, Kayra, Armine, Aker and Tekbir are also sold online.

Vivense

Venture Round in 2015
Vivense is an online retail company based in Turkey that specializes in furniture products. The platform connects customers directly with furniture manufacturers, providing a diverse selection of items, including sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and dining furniture. By facilitating online orders, Vivense enhances the shopping experience for consumers, and it offers free delivery on select products, making it convenient for customers to receive their purchases.

Mekan.com

Series A in 2015
Locations from the menu, phone and address information, comments, pictures, everything will be at your fingertips.

doktorsitesi.com

Series B in 2015
Doktorsitesi was established in 2008 and now is the dominant health portal in Turkey connecting patients, doctors and pharma with each other. Users come to the site to ask questions of doctors, to utilize our health database of 1,150,000+ answered questions, to search for doctors in the city and specialty, share stories with other patients, etc. Doctors come to introduce themselves to users, advertise themselves through exposure, exchange information with each other etc. Currently, ca. 2 million unique visitors utilize the site every month – of these 1.800,000+ are registered users

Incir

Series B in 2015
Incir is a Turkish internet marketing tech infrastructure provider that develops e-commerce systems and related services such as domain name registration, operations support, stock payment infrastructure, free marketing training, virtual POS, and more. Incir was founded in July 2012.

tapu.com

Seed Round in 2015
Tapu.com has built the first managed real estate marketplace in Turkey and started selling from its first week of launch in 2015. Tapu.com is the first online real estate auction platform for the Turkish market, bringing many sellers like financial institutions, companies and individuals together with qualified buyers. Tapu.com has launched an easy-to use platform that leverages the competitive bidding process on verified properties with a mission to make transactions easier and more transparent. Tapu.com has completed 4 major investment rounds from Earlybird Venture Capital and prominent Turkish angel investors.

Tasit.com

Series B in 2015
Tasit Com Bilgi Hizmetleri Teknoloji ve Tic. A.S. operates as an online market place to purchase and sell vehicles in Turkey. It operates as a classifieds website for second hand automobiles. The company offers cars, motorcycles, trucks, commercial vehicles, and campers. The service is intended for commercial vehicle traders as well as private clients. The company offers an additional sales channel to dealers on a subscription based price structure and private consumers can list cars for free but can buy additional features to promote their listing on the site. The company was formerly known as Arabalan.com. Tasit Com Bilgi Hizmetleri Teknoloji ve Tic. A.S. was founded in 2009 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Zet.com

Seed Round in 2015
Zet is Turkey’s only marketplace for unique products from creative individuals, designers and small boutiques.

Modacruz

Series A in 2015
Modacruz Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.S. operates an online platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, that focuses on the retail of fashion and baby products. Launched in 2014, Modacruz serves as a mobile social marketplace for over 1 million women, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned brand name fashion items. Users can easily join the platform to discover and purchase products or to list their own items for sale. The company specializes in second-hand luxury clothing, providing a space for users to engage in sustainable fashion practices.

Dugun.com

Series B in 2015
Dugun.com is an online platform that enables its users to plan and organize their weddings. The platform offers its services in the categories of caterers, photographers, wedding planners, bridal cars, wedding favors, cake makers, honeymoon ideas and destinations, venues, wedding gowns, decorators, florists, invitation printers, shoes, dance classes, music, light, sound, beauty centers, wedding videos, and more. Dugun.com was launched in 2007.

Connected2Me

Seed Round in 2014
Connected2Me is a global messaging platform based in Turkey that has over 25 million registered users. The platform features a web chat application that connects registered profiles with anonymous site visitors, allowing users to communicate without revealing their identities. This unique anonymity feature sets Connected2Me apart from other messaging platforms, contributing to its viral growth in user acquisition. By prioritizing privacy and anonymity, Connected2Me offers a distinctive approach to online communication, appealing to users seeking a secure messaging experience.

Modacruz

Seed Round in 2014
Modacruz Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.S. operates an online platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, that focuses on the retail of fashion and baby products. Launched in 2014, Modacruz serves as a mobile social marketplace for over 1 million women, facilitating the buying and selling of pre-owned brand name fashion items. Users can easily join the platform to discover and purchase products or to list their own items for sale. The company specializes in second-hand luxury clothing, providing a space for users to engage in sustainable fashion practices.

Incir

Series B in 2014
Incir is a Turkish internet marketing tech infrastructure provider that develops e-commerce systems and related services such as domain name registration, operations support, stock payment infrastructure, free marketing training, virtual POS, and more. Incir was founded in July 2012.

Flat4Day

Series B in 2014
Flat4Day is the leading network of vacation rentals, holiday homes, furnished apartments and villas in Europe, Turkey and the Middle East regions. You can instantly view and book out of thousands of available vacation homes in over 71 countries around the world, including Turkey, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, England, Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Greece, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands, Malta, Germany, Austria, Morocco and UAE.

Vivense

Series A in 2014
Vivense is an online retail company based in Turkey that specializes in furniture products. The platform connects customers directly with furniture manufacturers, providing a diverse selection of items, including sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and dining furniture. By facilitating online orders, Vivense enhances the shopping experience for consumers, and it offers free delivery on select products, making it convenient for customers to receive their purchases.

OnlineMarket

Series A in 2014
OnlineMarket.com is an online retailer that offers a wide array of consumer goods. It was launched in March 2012.

Volt

Seed Round in 2014
Volt is an on-demand inner-city peer-to-peer ridesharing app that connects car owners with passengers going in the same direction. Unlike traditional car hailing apps which dispatch cars to the passenger’s location, Volt connects passengers with cars already driving in traffic and heading to the same destination. Carowners earn back theirdriving expenses (~200€/mo - without making profit), while passengers enjoy rides that are 70% cheaper than taxi.

Webrazzi

Series A in 2014
Webrazzi is a prominent tech blog and networking platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, focusing on digital markets, start-ups, investments, and technological advancements within the European and MENA regions. Founded in 2006 by Arda Kutsal, the platform initially concentrated on the Turkish market before expanding its reach internationally in 2008. Webrazzi covers a wide array of topics, including e-commerce, digital marketing, and social media, and is recognized for its annual Webrazzi Summit, along with various vertical conferences that address key areas of the digital landscape. Through these events and its online content, Webrazzi fosters connections and knowledge sharing among industry professionals.

Mobil Oto Servis

Series A in 2014
Mobil Oto Servis provides mobile auto mechanic channel in the auto after-sales market which offers car maintenance services. The company is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Volt

Seed Round in 2014
Volt is an on-demand inner-city peer-to-peer ridesharing app that connects car owners with passengers going in the same direction. Unlike traditional car hailing apps which dispatch cars to the passenger’s location, Volt connects passengers with cars already driving in traffic and heading to the same destination. Carowners earn back theirdriving expenses (~200€/mo - without making profit), while passengers enjoy rides that are 70% cheaper than taxi.

Modanisa

Venture Round in 2013
Modanisa is an online fashion retailer for women's Islamic clothing, dresses and accessories. The site offers clothing and accessories to women of all ages and offers shipping and delivery all over the world. The site also trends latest hijab styles for women along with fashion tips for the Muslim regions. Designer abayas and jilbabs, Kayra, Armine, Aker and Tekbir are also sold online.

Fit&Color

Angel Round in 2013
Fitandcolor.com is an online platform that provides clothing products for men. It was launched in October 2013.

InfoDif

Series A in 2013
InfoDif is a research and development company focused on creating software frameworks and solutions specialized in real-time image processing, video analytics, and medical image processing. The company emphasizes the development of cross-platform and cross-camera products that are compatible with diverse hardware configurations and architectures. Its video analytics platform is designed to cater to the needs of the medical and military sectors, offering integration capabilities for various unconnected security applications. This allows clients to access a comprehensive suite of video surveillance and intelligent analytics services within a single platform, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

OnlineMarket

Series A in 2013
OnlineMarket.com is an online retailer that offers a wide array of consumer goods. It was launched in March 2012.

Sopsy

Series A in 2013
Sopsy is an online platform that enables businesses to set up their own online stores. It was founded in 2013 by Can Turanli and Murat Yıldırım and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.

GüvenRehberi

Seed Round in 2013
GuvenRehberi is an open review-driven online community that provides consumers with a platform to share their shopping experiences and help make more informed decisions. GuvenRehberi was launched on April 1, 2013.

Lilakutu

Seed Round in 2013
Lilakutu is an online marketplace specializing in beauty and personal care products. The platform enables users to discover, research, and receive recommendations for a wide range of cosmetics and care items. It features reviews of various products, assisting consumers in making informed purchasing decisions. With a focus on organic beauty and makeup products, Lilakutu aims to provide women with a comprehensive shopping experience by consolidating diverse offerings in one accessible location. Additionally, the platform allows users to test products, enhancing the overall consumer experience.

Dugun.com

Series A in 2013
Dugun.com is an online platform that enables its users to plan and organize their weddings. The platform offers its services in the categories of caterers, photographers, wedding planners, bridal cars, wedding favors, cake makers, honeymoon ideas and destinations, venues, wedding gowns, decorators, florists, invitation printers, shoes, dance classes, music, light, sound, beauty centers, wedding videos, and more. Dugun.com was launched in 2007.

idemama

Series A in 2013
Idemama Reklam Ve Danismanlik Hizmetleri A.S. offers marketing and design services to businesses by connecting them with design professionals through Internet. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Hazinem.com

Series A in 2013
Hazinem.com is an e-commerce platform that provides diamonds and designer gold jewelry. Its product catalogue includes rings, chains, necklaces, wedding bands, pendants, and much more. It also provides its customers with a wide range of products with affordable prices. Hazinem.com is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Flat4Day

Series A in 2013
Flat4Day is the leading network of vacation rentals, holiday homes, furnished apartments and villas in Europe, Turkey and the Middle East regions. You can instantly view and book out of thousands of available vacation homes in over 71 countries around the world, including Turkey, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, England, Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Greece, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands, Malta, Germany, Austria, Morocco and UAE.

Ininal

Seed Round in 2013
Ininal, founded in 2012 and based in Istanbul, Turkey, provides reloadable prepaid cash cards aimed at serving the unbanked and underbanked populations in Turkey and the MENA region. The company leverages a vast retail distribution network, reaching 90% of the market, to offer financial products that promote accessibility and affordability. Ininal's services include mass payment solutions and an e-commerce merchant ecosystem, designed to create diverse revenue channels. The company has invested significantly in infrastructure and regulatory compliance, holding a payment systems and electronic money license from Turkey's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency. Ininal's physical cards are available at 15,000 locations, while its virtual cards can be downloaded via its wallet application. Recently, Ininal has expanded its offerings with a virtual POS Gateway and Mobile POS solutions, capitalizing on the growing demand for alternative payment options as e-commerce adoption increases in the region.

BiTaksi

Series A in 2013
BiTaksi Mobil Teknoloji A.S. is a technology company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2013. It offers a mobile application that allows users to book taxis conveniently through their smartphones and the web. The application features an online map that helps users locate nearby taxis, along with providing traffic data and turn-by-turn directions for drivers. BiTaksi is designed for both iOS and Android operating systems, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

Tasit.com

Series A in 2013
Tasit Com Bilgi Hizmetleri Teknoloji ve Tic. A.S. operates as an online market place to purchase and sell vehicles in Turkey. It operates as a classifieds website for second hand automobiles. The company offers cars, motorcycles, trucks, commercial vehicles, and campers. The service is intended for commercial vehicle traders as well as private clients. The company offers an additional sales channel to dealers on a subscription based price structure and private consumers can list cars for free but can buy additional features to promote their listing on the site. The company was formerly known as Arabalan.com. Tasit Com Bilgi Hizmetleri Teknoloji ve Tic. A.S. was founded in 2009 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

MailMag

Seed Round in 2013
MailMag is a mobile application that provides the ability to read and manage emails, magazines, articles, information, and more. MailMag is available for smart devices and smartphones.

Buldumbuldum

Series A in 2013
BuldumBuldum.com is a Turkish online site providing users with a wide variety of products and gifts. Its products include games, entertainment, electronic, accessories, home and garden, businesses, and more.

Etohum

Series A in 2013
Etohum is a Turkish startup accelerator program that provides budding entrepreneurs with mentorship, seed funding, pitch preparations, investor networking, and expertise. With an extensive filtering process in place, Etohum selects a group of 40 entrepreneurs each year to attend its entrepreneurship camps. These camps provide coaching and guidance to help them produce business plans which can be presented to corporate investors and companies. The selectees also receive office space, software support, internet access, counseling services, and more. Etohum was established in April 2008 in Istanbul, Turkey, where it is currently headquartered.

Incir

Series A in 2013
Incir is a Turkish internet marketing tech infrastructure provider that develops e-commerce systems and related services such as domain name registration, operations support, stock payment infrastructure, free marketing training, virtual POS, and more. Incir was founded in July 2012.

Fırsat Bu Fırsat

Series A in 2013
A local social shopping platform for Turkish shoppers.

Alwaysfashion

Series B in 2013
Alwaysfashion is the first luxury e-department store in Turkey. Active since 2008, Alwaysfashion carries a wide selection of designs and products of global and Turkish luxury brands. Alwaysfashion strives to create an unmatched online luxury shopping experience that also reaches into the physical world. Alwaysfashion’s commitment to excellence, carefully curated brand-mix, unique editorial content and the weekly online magazine published in-house are what set Alwaysfashion apart as a leading e-luxury department store. Alwaysfashion continues to lead in luxury e-trade market with the vision and experience of its valuable investors: Molu Jewelry, Hasan Aslanoba – the previous CEO of Erikli-Nestle Water Company and the Founder and CEO of Aslanoba Capital, Halit Gümüşer – Kipaş Holding board member.

Modanisa

Venture Round in 2013
Modanisa is an online fashion retailer for women's Islamic clothing, dresses and accessories. The site offers clothing and accessories to women of all ages and offers shipping and delivery all over the world. The site also trends latest hijab styles for women along with fashion tips for the Muslim regions. Designer abayas and jilbabs, Kayra, Armine, Aker and Tekbir are also sold online.

Ehil.com

Series A in 2013
Ehil.com is a web based service dedicated to finding the best prices for professional services in Turkey. Users are required to fill in a form on a specified service and professionals are contatced to provide quotations. The quotations are provided to the user for final determination. Services include architecture, advertising, transportation, insurance and many more.

Tablet Seminerler

Series A in 2013
Tablet Seminerler is an online and offline platform that conducts seminars related to technology, management, business, and marketing. It is focused on areas such as social media, digital technology, career development, human resources, management, marketing, and more. It also provides guidance and advice from industrial experts. In addition, its online platform operates a discussion blog and a resource of referential material. Tablet Seminerler is operated by Tablet Seminars Training Services.