Nexus Ventures

Nexus Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2002 and headquartered in Ankara, Turkey. It specializes in seed-stage investments, primarily targeting sectors such as telecommunications and the Internet of Things. The firm aims to support transformative businesses by fostering meaningful partnerships with entrepreneurs. Nexus Ventures offers a combination of mentorship, business and technical expertise, a broad network, and financial backing to help these ventures grow and achieve scalability and profitability.

Burak Örücü

Founding Chairman

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Liminal

Seed Round in 2022
We are a self custody wallet management solution for digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Rapido

Series D in 2022
Rapido Technologies Private Limited is a bike taxi application that facilitates intra-city travel and last-mile connectivity through its mobile platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, Rapido allows users to book affordable two-wheeler rides, promoting a shared transportation model. The service aims to reduce traffic congestion, lower carbon footprints, and improve air quality by encouraging users traveling in similar directions to share rides. By providing a transparent fare system, Rapido seeks to revolutionize urban commuting, making it a more accessible and enjoyable experience for all users.

Iambic Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Iambic Therapeutics focuses on accelerating molecular discovery through its innovative quantum molecular simulation engine. By integrating artificial intelligence and automated synthetic development, the company aims to enhance the design of small-molecule therapeutics. This technology significantly improves the accuracy of molecular predictions, providing valuable insights for therapeutic discovery. Iambic Therapeutics is committed to transforming the drug development process, enabling physicians to access more precise molecular data and ultimately improving treatment outcomes.

Pratilipi

Series C in 2020
Pratilipi is a storytelling platform that connects readers and writers in multiple Indian languages. It provides a space for authors to share their stories, poems, and books, allowing millions of users to discover, read, and engage with content in their preferred language and format. By facilitating the sharing of narratives, Pratilipi fosters a vibrant community where users can express themselves and enjoy diverse stories online. The platform caters to a wide audience, making literature accessible and enjoyable for individuals across different backgrounds and preferences.

Uprise.Africa

Seed Round in 2018
Uprise.Africa is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Sandton, South Africa, established in 2017. It connects local entrepreneurs seeking capital with investors looking for equity opportunities in promising small and medium enterprises. The platform distinguishes itself by thoroughly vetting and assisting businesses in crafting compelling pitches, fostering a credible and transparent environment for investment. Uprise.Africa aims to disrupt traditional funding methods by providing an alternative for small businesses to raise capital, thereby enabling entrepreneurs to access funds while expanding their networks and gaining market validation. By linking the online and real-world ecosystems, Uprise.Africa creates a supportive business environment that builds trust between investors and entrepreneurs.

Bagaj

Seed Round in 2018
Bagaj Storage and Delivery Solutions Inc. provides temporary cloakroom and safety locker services at city centers, venues, concerts, and beaches that can be used over a cell phone. It offers Boxy, a safe box that can be hung on umbrellas, iron and wires, on tennis courts, in short, wherever possible. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

LOKI

Angel Round in 2018
LOKI Inc. develops LOKI, a cyber-security smart home device. The device allows users to manage and secure networks from cyber attacks. It provides cloud based single point management cybersecurity and network management services for small medium enterprises (SMEs) using software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) technology in a software as a service (SaaS) model. Its features include firewall, antivirus, web filter, captive portal, intrusion prevention, and logging systems. LOKI Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Izmir, Turkey.

Istanbul Startup Angels

Funding Round in 2017
Istanbul Startup Angels is an active angel investment network based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2012. The organization focuses on innovative and rapidly growing technology startups, particularly in sectors such as software, advanced technologies, mobile, and internet technologies. In addition to its investment activities, Istanbul Startup Angels is in the process of establishing a micro venture capital fund and launching Turkey's first crowdfunding platform. The network also collaborates with corporations to identify promising startups, facilitating this through sector-focused accelerator programs to support the growth of entrepreneurial ventures in the region.

Sinemia

Seed Round in 2017
Sinemia is a subscription-based platform that provides users with unlimited cinema tickets to major movie theaters for a fixed monthly fee. Founded in 2015 by Rifat Oguz, it allows members to enjoy the flexibility of attending cinemas without limitations. The platform integrates advanced technology, including a mobile application and a payment card, to enhance the user experience. With features such as location-based services, advanced ticketing options, reserved seating, and private screenings, Sinemia enables its subscribers to watch their favorite films at reduced costs.

11Sight

Angel Round in 2017
11Sight, LLC is a communications technology company that specializes in providing video connection services across various platforms and applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in El Cerrito, California, with additional offices in France, England, Ukraine, India, and Turkey, the company focuses on enhancing inbound sales and customer success management. Its platform offers features such as privacy protection, call recording, team management, CRM integration, peer-to-peer encryption, and screen sharing. By enabling seamless face-to-face communication without the need for additional applications or accounts, 11Sight helps organizations improve customer satisfaction and increase revenues effectively.

MobilMed

Angel Round in 2017
Since 2015, we have been providing services in the field of mobile biomedical device design and application solutions. Our goal is to provide you with great customer experience and exceptional value services.

BuyBuddy

Seed Round in 2017
BuyBuddy is a technology company that develops smart retail tags designed to enhance the efficiency of inventory management and customer interactions for retailers. Its flagship product, Hitag, is a smart apparel security tag equipped with multiple sensors and machine-learning capabilities. This innovative solution allows customers to self-checkout using their mobile devices, eliminating the need to wait in line, while simultaneously providing retailers with real-time inventory data and detailed analytics on customer behavior and employee performance. By combining security with advanced inventory management, BuyBuddy enables retailers to better understand their operations and make informed merchandising decisions. The platform streamlines the shopping experience for customers and helps retailers focus on sales rather than daily operational tasks.

Smarttaxi

Seed Round in 2017
Smarttaxi is a digital content platform focused on enhancing the travel experience for taxi passengers. By integrating touch screens within taxis, the platform offers passengers an engaging and informative journey, allowing them to access various social opportunities during their ride. Additionally, Smarttaxi serves as a valuable tool for advertisers, facilitating direct connections with their target audience. This approach ensures that brands can effectively communicate their messages at opportune moments, creating a seamless link between the consumer and the brand. Overall, Smarttaxi aims to optimize the travel experience while delivering impactful advertising solutions.

Pubinno

Angel Round in 2017
Pubinno is a technology company established in 2015, headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Palo Alto, Barcelona, and Pyrmont, as well as a research and development center in Istanbul. The company specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT) products for the beverage and hospitality sectors. Its flagship offerings include Taptronics, an automated beer tap that utilizes artificial intelligence to optimize beer serving while minimizing waste, and BeerPoint, a self-service beer dispenser. Pubinno's IoT platform collects and analyzes sales and quality data, providing bars and breweries with valuable insights to enhance operational efficiency and maintain consistent product quality. By leveraging AI-driven technology, Pubinno aims to revolutionize the way beverages are served, ensuring the perfect pour while improving keg yield and reducing spillage.

Evreka

Seed Round in 2017
Evreka Yazilim A.S., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cankaya, Turkey, specializes in smart waste collection systems. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance waste management globally by providing intelligent, end-to-end solutions. Its flagship product, the Evreka smart waste collection system, utilizes wireless sensors to monitor garbage bin fill levels and transmit data to the cloud through machine-to-machine technology. This innovative approach supports local authorities, municipalities, and waste management companies in optimizing their operations, promoting sustainability, and implementing circular economy practices. With approximately 10,000 users in over 25 countries, Evreka's scalable and modular platform aims to reshape the waste management industry by ensuring smarter, greener, and more efficient processes for its clients.

ACLteslim

Angel Round in 2017
Provider of a web-based logistics platform designed for urgent courier delivery. The company offers same-day and last-mile delivery services through a web-based platform by specifying details like origin, destination, package size, and other details and track the delivery in real-time, enabling clients to ship courier packages within hours.

Parkkolay

Angel Round in 2016
Parkkolay Bilisim Teknolojileri A.S., founded in 2016 and based in Atasehir, Turkey, focuses on developing mobile applications to address parking challenges. The Parkkolay app allows users to reserve parking spaces and pay fees directly from their mobile devices, facilitating the search for available parking spots in under one minute. By simplifying the parking process, Parkkolay aims to enhance user convenience and streamline various aspects of parking management. The application is compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

iyisahne.com

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in March of 2015 and based in Beyoğlu, İstanbul, iyisahne is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book performance professionals for any kind of special events around Turkey online. With most preferred and experienced performers, iyisahne.com offers an easy way to book local entertainment and services for any type of event. Whether a wedding orchestra or photographer for a wedding, a clown or magician for a birthday, or trio, quartet and DJ for a corporate event, iyisahne connects people to the performers for unique experiences in their special events, at any price point, with more than 300 music professionals for the first time in Turkey.

11Sight

Angel Round in 2016
11Sight, LLC is a communications technology company that specializes in providing video connection services across various platforms and applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in El Cerrito, California, with additional offices in France, England, Ukraine, India, and Turkey, the company focuses on enhancing inbound sales and customer success management. Its platform offers features such as privacy protection, call recording, team management, CRM integration, peer-to-peer encryption, and screen sharing. By enabling seamless face-to-face communication without the need for additional applications or accounts, 11Sight helps organizations improve customer satisfaction and increase revenues effectively.

Sinemia

Seed Round in 2016
Sinemia is a subscription-based platform that provides users with unlimited cinema tickets to major movie theaters for a fixed monthly fee. Founded in 2015 by Rifat Oguz, it allows members to enjoy the flexibility of attending cinemas without limitations. The platform integrates advanced technology, including a mobile application and a payment card, to enhance the user experience. With features such as location-based services, advanced ticketing options, reserved seating, and private screenings, Sinemia enables its subscribers to watch their favorite films at reduced costs.

TDSmaker

Seed Round in 2016
TDSmaker, Inc. is a company based in Gebze, Turkey, founded in 2015, that specializes in cloud-based software for creating and managing professional data sheets. The platform simplifies the design process, offering user-friendly features that eliminate the need for extensive training, thereby saving businesses significant time and money. TDSmaker provides a range of design templates that allow users to produce professional-quality data sheets without the necessity of hiring graphic designers, making the process both faster and more cost-effective. With its affordable pricing and 100% cloud-based accessibility, TDSmaker offers a modern alternative to traditional desktop design software, ensuring users always have access to the latest version without the hassle of installation or maintenance.

Instapio

Angel Round in 2016
Instapio Inc. offers in-store shopper analytics solutions tailored for airports, automotive, and retail sectors. Established in 2013 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides a cloud-based platform that captures and analyzes shopper behavior in real time. Utilizing smart sensors, Instapio enables clients to monitor consumer engagement, acquisition, and retention, while also allowing comparisons across various locations. The system supports integration with Google Analytics, enhancing data visualization. Additionally, an optional WiFi Hotspot module facilitates the collection of contact and demographic information from shoppers who opt to share their data. Instapio's technology transforms metadata from consumer devices into actionable insights, combining it with external datasets to deliver comprehensive analytics via dashboards and reports. This approach aims to enhance data access and management for retailers and brands, fostering a more equitable market environment.

Parkkolay

Seed Round in 2016
Parkkolay Bilisim Teknolojileri A.S., founded in 2016 and based in Atasehir, Turkey, focuses on developing mobile applications to address parking challenges. The Parkkolay app allows users to reserve parking spaces and pay fees directly from their mobile devices, facilitating the search for available parking spots in under one minute. By simplifying the parking process, Parkkolay aims to enhance user convenience and streamline various aspects of parking management. The application is compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

ACLteslim

Angel Round in 2016
Provider of a web-based logistics platform designed for urgent courier delivery. The company offers same-day and last-mile delivery services through a web-based platform by specifying details like origin, destination, package size, and other details and track the delivery in real-time, enabling clients to ship courier packages within hours.
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