Endeavor Catalyst
Endeavor Catalyst, established in 2012, is a venture capital arm of Endeavor Global, a non-profit supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries. Based in New York with global offices, Catalyst invests in early to growth-stage companies across sectors such as agriculture, education, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, and smart cities. Focusing on Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, Catalyst targets companies with revenues between $0.5 million and $15 million, aiming to take up to a 10% stake. It co-invests in financing rounds of $5 million or more, with a portfolio comprising over 200 companies across 32 markets, including several unicorns. Catalyst's unique model aligns with Endeavor's mission, providing a platform for high-impact entrepreneurs to scale and create jobs.
Top Stages
Past deals in Turkey
SmartMessage
Venture Round in 2019
SmartMessage is a technology company specializing in omni-channel marketing software solutions, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. The company offers both on-premise and cloud-based platforms designed to facilitate effective marketing engagement between organizations and their target audiences. SmartMessage’s platform provides real-time data analytics that help brands connect with customers more meaningfully, allowing for timely responses to customer intent and actions. This capability enables businesses to enhance their marketing strategies by delivering relevant experiences across multiple channels, ultimately supporting clients in scaling their communications to millions of customers efficiently.
Blueground
Venture Round in 2018
Blueground is a hospitality company specializing in the leasing and management of fully furnished residential properties across Greece, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kifisia, Greece, the company focuses on providing high-quality accommodations for corporate travelers, expatriates, and leisure guests. By leveraging a combination of local expertise, thoughtful design, and technology, Blueground offers a seamless living experience that allows clients to access apartments on flexible terms. Its platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of modern travelers, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable, well-equipped homes during their stay.
Blueground
Series A in 2017
Blueground is a hospitality company specializing in the leasing and management of fully furnished residential properties across Greece, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kifisia, Greece, the company focuses on providing high-quality accommodations for corporate travelers, expatriates, and leisure guests. By leveraging a combination of local expertise, thoughtful design, and technology, Blueground offers a seamless living experience that allows clients to access apartments on flexible terms. Its platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of modern travelers, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable, well-equipped homes during their stay.
Lidyana.com
Series B in 2013
Lidyana.com is a Turkish e-commerce platform specializing in fashion retail. The website features a diverse range of products, including branded clothing, accessories, shoes, bags, and cosmetics for men, women, and children. Lidyana also offers handmade jewelry under its d'Ark brand, catering to various styles and occasions. By providing a curated selection of local and global designer items, the platform aims to deliver a comprehensive shopping experience, allowing customers to conveniently purchase products online and have them delivered to their homes.
Peak Games
Series C in 2013
Peak Games is a prominent mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2010. The company specializes in social gaming and targets emerging markets in Turkey, the Middle East, and North Africa. Peak is known for its successful mobile franchises, Toon Blast and Toy Blast, which have consistently ranked among the top 10 and top 20 grossing games on the U.S. iPhone charts for the past three years, attracting over 12 million daily active users. The company's approach emphasizes the importance of talented individuals working in autonomous teams to drive innovation and create impactful gaming experiences.
Yemeksepeti
Series B in 2012
Yemeksepeti is Turkey's leading online food ordering platform, allowing users to order meals from a wide selection of restaurants via the internet. Operating in 58 provinces, Yemeksepeti has partnered with approximately 8,000 restaurants, enabling efficient food delivery within a time frame of 30 to 45 minutes. The platform provides customers with direct access to their favorite dining options, ensuring a convenient ordering experience. Expanding its reach beyond Turkey, the company also established a presence in the Middle East under the brand Foodonclick.com, currently serving countries such as the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Greece.
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