Keiretsu Forum

Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community founded in 2000, comprising accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate and institutional investors. With over 50 chapters and more than 2,500 members worldwide, the Forum focuses on high-quality and diverse investment opportunities while fostering strong interlocking relationships among its members. This collaborative approach not only enhances deal flow but also encourages participation in social and charitable activities. Keiretsu Forum operates across various regions, including multiple chapters in the United States, as well as international locations in China, Spain, and France. Additionally, it manages the Keiretsu Forum India Seed Fund, which invests in sectors such as software, consumer durables, energy, financial services, health, and real estate. Overall, Keiretsu Forum aims to create mutual benefits for its members through organized private equity funding and engagement in impactful investments.

Judith Pacult Iglehart

President, International Chapters

Sonja Markova

Managing Director

Carla Silva

Membership & Finance Director

Randy Williams

Founder and CEO

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.

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.

Evimdeki Psikolog

Seed Round in 2020
Evimdekipsikolog.com is a digital platform that provides accessible, easy, and cost-effective expert support to anyone who wants to get psychological counseling while struggling with the difficulties of life. Evimdekipsikolog.com works with a large number of experienced Psychologists and Psychological Counselors who are licensed and trained in various fields.

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 Fast Delivery

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 Fast Delivery

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 promotes vehicle tech to transform driver, vehicle & infrastructure data into real-time actionable intelligence. This technology collects road and vehicle data via myIUGO device data clustering and machine learning. It also has a multi-dimensional digital mapping using vehicle data and predictive traffic/road conditions where route prediction and driver behavior are analyzed. .

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.