Keiretsu Forum

Keiretsu Forum, founded in 2000, is a global investment community comprised of accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate and institutional investors. With over 50 chapters worldwide and more than 2,500 members, it focuses on providing high-quality and diverse investment opportunities. The community fosters mutual benefit through its organized structure, which emphasizes interlocking relationships among partners and key resources. Keiretsu Forum is also engaged in social and charitable activities, enhancing its network and influence. The organization targets investments in sectors such as emerging technologies, healthcare, life sciences, consumer products, and real estate, while also having a presence in specific international markets, including chapters in China, Spain, and France. Additionally, the Keiretsu Forum India Seed Fund focuses on investing in software and consumer durables, emphasizing impact investments in energy, financial services, health, and real estate.

Adam Henderson

Director, International and Special Projects

Denny Kurien

President and CEO

Howard Lubert

Area President, Mid-Atlantic and SouthEast

Nathan McDonald

Northwest Region President

Rajan Srikanth

Co-President

Past deals in Turkey

Agrovisio

Seed Round in 2021
Agrovisio Official provides accurate, up-to-date and customized data and accurate forecasts to the agricultural sector's stakeholders.

EasyCep

Seed Round in 2021
EasyCep, founded in 2018 by Mehmet Akif Özdemir and İsmail Dinçer, operates an e-commerce platform that facilitates the buying and selling of refurbished electronic devices. The company simplifies the process for consumers to sell their used smartphones, tablets, and computers while also providing access to professionally refurbished products. EasyCep's offerings include a 12-month warranty on refurbished items, which are sold at prices up to 70% lower than their original cost. By procuring used electronics, conducting tests and repairs, and then reselling them, EasyCep not only extends the lifecycle of electronic devices but also offers customers a cost-effective alternative for purchasing quality products.

Rentiva

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a car rental platform intended to list owned cars. The company's platform brings together car owners who want to earn additional income by renting their car and people who need to rent a car as well as work to provide insurance service by considering every detail that will make the lives of both parties easier, enabling users to search for available vehicles in their region regarding their designated needs.

Artiox

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an art investment platform designed to explore the art market. The company's platform allows users to utilize tokens to buy and sell artwork and invest in expert-approved and insured artworks, enabling clients to diversify their portfolios and manage art investments effectively than traditional methods.

Servislet

Seed Round in 2020
Servislet is a marketplace where vehicle owners and vehicle service providers come together. Vehicle owners can use the platform to find any and all car repair needs; maintenance, body paint, replace parts, diagnosis and emergency service in a transparent, high quality manner and at a reasonable price via Servislet.

iletmen

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a logistics management software designed to facilitate urban deliveries. The company's software provides services to help in receiving packages, products or orders from businesses and delivering them to their customers and optimizes the delivery processes through its algorithm, enabling businesses to provide service guarantees and preventing operational time loss.

Evimdeki Psikolog

Seed Round in 2020
Evimdeki Psikolog is a digital platform designed to offer accessible and affordable psychological counseling services. It connects individuals seeking mental health support with a diverse network of licensed and experienced psychologists and counselors. Users can access therapy through various formats, including video, audio, and messaging, allowing them to choose the specialist that best meets their needs. The platform aims to provide effective assistance to those navigating life's challenges, ensuring that mental health support is readily available to a broader audience.

Magistum

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a school management application designed to gather all the processes healthily managed by schools. The company's application acts as a smart information, communication, and management system for schools that safely gathers and stores information to be accessed by authorized stakeholders, enabling schools and educational institutions to easily manage their activities and interact with students and their guardians.

Ni-Cat

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of nickel cathode materials designed for manufacturing of batteries. The company uses artificial intelligence to accelerate the process of material design by simulating and predicting the properties of various compositions of cathode materials to enhance performance, enabling battery manufacturers and other industries to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems.

Bartme

Seed Round in 2020
Bartme is a c2c Barter Platform. Our mission is to put barter back in our daily life to maximise lifespan of any book today and any product tomorrow. Globally. Innovatively. We see a very strong tech-driven hype in 2nd hand (i.e. pre-owned) market. However, there is immense untapped potential in traditional barter. We have examined prominent problems in barter concept and developed a unique, brand new mobile app to make barter a favorable option in 2nd hand trade. Happy Barter, Bartme Team

PackUpp

Seed Round in 2020
PackUpp is a new generation on-demand "Same-Day Delivery" for businesses logistics technology company. We serve “Same-Day Delivery” and "Next-Day Delivery" to e-commerce companies. Moreover we digitalize and optimize all the delivery process with AI, machine learning and algorithms. As PackUpp, we provide B2B and E-Commerce “delivery solutions” for different markets which you can see in our website. In addition, we have different timing alternatives as Same-Day, Next-Day Deliveries, Express and Fastest PackUpp Rocket. Focus on the job which you are best at! Rest, all your packages will be delivered by PackUpp, Same-Day Delivery Expert.

Missafir

Seed Round in 2020
Missafir is a PropTech start-up based in Istanbul, specializing in short to mid-term rental property management. As the first company of its kind in Turkey, Missafir aims to enhance homeowners' earning potential through a comprehensive suite of services. These include profile and listing management, guest relations, professional photography, price optimization, interior design, cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 check-in support. By leveraging data-driven dynamic pricing solutions and a focus on quality service, Missafir helps property owners maximize their rental income while ensuring a seamless experience for guests.

Biolive

Series A in 2020
Developer of bioplastics intended to overcome the problems caused by petrol-based plastics. The company designs and develops the production process of bio-based plastics from olive seeds and also produces bio-based granules, enabling businesses to produce biological products with eco-friendly technologies.

PackUpp

Seed Round in 2020
PackUpp is a new generation on-demand "Same-Day Delivery" for businesses logistics technology company. We serve “Same-Day Delivery” and "Next-Day Delivery" to e-commerce companies. Moreover we digitalize and optimize all the delivery process with AI, machine learning and algorithms. As PackUpp, we provide B2B and E-Commerce “delivery solutions” for different markets which you can see in our website. In addition, we have different timing alternatives as Same-Day, Next-Day Deliveries, Express and Fastest PackUpp Rocket. Focus on the job which you are best at! Rest, all your packages will be delivered by PackUpp, Same-Day Delivery Expert.

11Sight

Seed Round in 2019
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.

ForFarming

Seed Round in 2019
ForFarming is a company based in Istanbul, Turkey, that specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT)-based software for indoor agriculture, including the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and flowers. The software enables users to remotely monitor and control critical environmental factors in greenhouses, parks, and gardens, such as temperature, humidity, light, carbon dioxide levels, pH, and electrical conductivity, as well as manage irrigation and fertilization. In addition to its software solutions, ForFarming offers educational kits aimed at teaching children about agriculture and technology. The company is committed to enhancing agricultural efficiency and sustainability through its innovative platform, which incorporates tools for data analytics and farming automation services.

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.

Taglette

Seed Round in 2017
Taglette develops microchip technologies that enable the follow-up, control and analysis of all processes and products from production to consumption. The RFID microchips developed by Taglette and the RFID antennas that sense these microchips can be used to access the positions of the products in the store, instantaneously count the product stocks, analyze which products the customers are interested in and which products they buy, secure the products and provide customers with quick payment from their mobile phones .

iUGO Technology

Angel Round in 2017
iUGO Technology specializes in transforming data from drivers, vehicles, and infrastructure into real-time actionable insights. The company employs advanced techniques such as machine learning and data clustering to gather and analyze road and vehicle information. Its technology enables the development of multi-dimensional digital maps that incorporate predictive traffic and road conditions, allowing for accurate route predictions and driver behavior analysis. Additionally, iUGO Technology provides real-time speed advisories aimed at enhancing driving quality and efficiency, ultimately contributing to improved productivity for drivers.

Zaxe

Series A in 2016
Zaxe is a manufacturer of 3D Printing Technologies based on Istanbul,Turkey.

SocialMyWifi

Series A in 2015
SocialMyWifi provides advertising and promotion services for social media accounts.

Zaxe

Seed Round in 2015
Zaxe is a manufacturer of 3D Printing Technologies based on Istanbul,Turkey.
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