iLab Ventures

iLab Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, established in 2000 as a subsidiary of AccessTurkey Capital Group. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage to growth-stage companies, primarily in the internet, digital media, technology-enabled services, and consumer services sectors. iLab Ventures focuses on high-growth potential industries and typically invests between $0.25 million and $10 million, seeking either minority or majority stakes in the companies it supports. Through its investments, iLab Ventures aims to foster innovation and growth in the Turkish market.

Ömür Bali

Director

Yuksel Dibekoglu

Director

Altug Inan

CFO

Ertekin Peker

Director

Ozan Öztürk

Director

14 past transactions

Endeksa.com

Acquisition in 2021
Endeksa.com is a predictive real estate data analytics platform based in Turkey that specializes in providing comprehensive insights into property valuations. It offers users access to price indices and detailed information about various locations, enhancing their understanding of the real estate market. Additionally, users can request visits from professional appraisers to obtain accurate property valuations directly at their homes. Endeksa's platform utilizes data from market research and employs machine learning techniques to develop regional forecasting models, assisting individuals, investors, real estate agents, and valuation specialists in making informed real estate decisions. This innovative approach aims to streamline the valuation process and empower users with the necessary knowledge to invest wisely in the real estate sector.

RapidSOS

Series A in 2017
RapidSOS, Inc. is an emergency response data platform that connects life-saving information from over 350 million devices directly to 9-1-1 and first responders during emergencies. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including Clearinghouse, which enables users to send emergency requests from RapidSOS-enabled devices, and an Emergency API suite that delivers user data to emergency services. Additionally, the RapidSOS Portal provides public safety agencies with secure access to essential Next Generation 911 (NG911) data. The platform supports more than 4,800 Emergency Communications Centers and plays a vital role in protecting over 90% of the U.S. population, responding to approximately 250 million emergencies annually. By collaborating with certified partners, RapidSOS enhances response capabilities by transmitting critical data such as precise location and real-time health information, ultimately aiming to improve emergency response efficiency and save lives.

Arabam.com

Acquisition in 2015
Arabam.com is an online marketplace specializing in the sale of pre-owned automobiles, established on August 15, 2000. The platform hosts over ten thousand used car advertisements, allowing customers to browse various categories and select vehicles according to their preferences. Arabam.com provides comprehensive details for each listing, including images, videos, and expert reviews, facilitating informed decision-making for buyers. Additionally, it offers features that enable dealers, automotive companies, and car owners to list their vehicles for sale, with options for immediate purchase, price quotes, test rides, and personalized recommendations. This structure enhances the convenience of buying and selling cars at market-driven prices.

Emlakjet.com

Acquisition in 2014
Emlakjet.com is a Turkish online real estate platform founded in 2006 and headquartered in Istanbul. The site facilitates property searches for users, offering a wide array of listings that include residential homes, commercial spaces, land, and resort properties available for sale or rent. Additionally, Emlakjet.com provides options for land and housing development properties intended for construction projects. By streamlining the property search process, the platform serves as a comprehensive resource for those looking to buy, rent, or develop real estate in Turkey.

SteelOrbis

Acquisition in 2013
SteelOrbis is a web based, industry focused, global business network for the steel industry. SteelOrbis connects steel using- and steel industry companies and their top tier professionals/owners globally by enabling them through: • Most reliable and dynamic market information tools and analysis • E-commerce tools and platforms • Web advertising opportunities • Offline industry conferences • Industrial trade magazines SteelOrbis possesses a very refined and comprehensive database consisting of • 35,000+ companies • 60,000+ users and expanding... Robust screening tools are applied to ensure that members are real, active and relevant for the community. SteelOrbis touches the following industries: • Major global players among the Steel Producers and Steel Traders, Distributors • Steel End Product Manufacturers are from various sectors - Construction - Automotive - Packaging - Engineering - Shipbuilding - White Household Goods etc - Others comprise of goods and services providers relevant to plastics industry - Tool makers, logistic service providers, banking industry, commodity exchanges etc. SteelOrbis provides accurate and independent market information which is generated daily through extensive telephone contacts with thousands of professionals from the industry. This data is processed through in house developed methodology to produce globally-acknowledged, leading market information. As of today, SteelOrbis operates with 4 offices (Istanbul, Shanghai, San Diego and Brescia) and 6 correspondents (Ukraine, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Israel, India and Mexico) For more information please visit one of the SteelOrbis websites: www.steelorbis.com / www.steelorbis.com.tr / www.steelorbis.cn / www.steelorbis.it

unnado

Series A in 2012
Unnado is an online shopping club that specializes in providing discounted products for mothers, babies, and children. Utilizing a flash sales business model, it appeals to its target audience by offering exclusive deals on various items, including baby garments, toys, and maternity wear. The platform collaborates with over 700 suppliers and 1,700 brands, serving a member base of approximately 800,000. Unnado aims to expand its offerings by increasing the number of brands available, importing more products into the Turkish market, and introducing its own line of motherhood and baby products.

unnado

Acquisition in 2011
Unnado is an online shopping club that specializes in providing discounted products for mothers, babies, and children. Utilizing a flash sales business model, it appeals to its target audience by offering exclusive deals on various items, including baby garments, toys, and maternity wear. The platform collaborates with over 700 suppliers and 1,700 brands, serving a member base of approximately 800,000. Unnado aims to expand its offerings by increasing the number of brands available, importing more products into the Turkish market, and introducing its own line of motherhood and baby products.

Cimri

Acquisition in 2011
Cimri is a comparison shopping website established in 2008, designed to assist users in finding the best prices on a vast array of products. Acquired by iLab Ventures in 2011, Cimri features an extensive catalog that includes categories such as electronics, appliances, clothing, furniture, and more. The platform allows shoppers to utilize advanced filtering options to easily locate and compare products across multiple online retailers, thereby saving time and effort. In addition to current price information, Cimri offers price history, technical specifications, photos, and user reviews, enhancing the shopping experience. Shoppers can also sort products by various criteria, including price and popularity. The website provides essential information about web stores, such as contact details and payment options. All services offered by Cimri are free for users, promoting a safe and efficient shopping environment.

unnado

Seed Round in 2010
Unnado is an online shopping club that specializes in providing discounted products for mothers, babies, and children. Utilizing a flash sales business model, it appeals to its target audience by offering exclusive deals on various items, including baby garments, toys, and maternity wear. The platform collaborates with over 700 suppliers and 1,700 brands, serving a member base of approximately 800,000. Unnado aims to expand its offerings by increasing the number of brands available, importing more products into the Turkish market, and introducing its own line of motherhood and baby products.

Neredekal.com

Series A in 2010
Neredekal.com is the largest and most visited travel portal in Turkey, serving as a comprehensive vacation and accommodation guide. The platform offers detailed information about thousands of hotels and holiday destinations both within Turkey and internationally. With a strong emphasis on organic traffic, the website attracts approximately 3 million visits and 15 million page views each month. Neredekal.com facilitates the planning of vacations by connecting travelers with operators and hotels, providing users with tailored introductions and information about accommodations and nearby attractions based on their location. This user-friendly approach enables travelers to easily book their stays and explore various destinations.

Hangikredi.com

Acquisition in 2010
Founded in 2006, HangiKredi is an iLab Holding affiliate, including Kariyer.net, Sigortam.net, Emlakjet.com, Arabam.com, Neredekal.com, Steelorbis, Chemorbis and Cimri.com since 2010. Each month, HangiKredi, which is visited by one of the two people doing credit research on the internet, enables users to find the right option for their budget by comparing the offers of more than 20 banks.

Kariyer.net

Acquisition in 2006
Kariyer.net is Turkey's first and largest online recruitment platform, established in 1999. It pioneered online recruitment in the country and has since maintained a leadership position in the sector. In 2005, Kariyer.net joined The Network, a global recruitment alliance, enabling its corporate clients to access candidate databases from other member sites while offering its own database to employers worldwide. As of 2013, Kariyer.net hosts 18 million resumes and serves 49 thousand recruiting companies. Monthly, the platform features 15,000 new job postings and receives approximately 5 million applications, with 10% submitted via mobile devices.

Sigortam.net

Acquisition in 2006
Sigortam.net is an insurance and reinsurance brokerage company based in Turkey, established in 2001. It holds a license from the Turkish Republic's Office of Prime Ministry, Undersecretariat of Treasury, General Directorate of Insurance. The company was founded by Turkish entrepreneurs and utilizes a local project team to develop its technology. Sigortam.net focuses on delivering high-quality services by combining experienced staff with modern internet technologies. Its website allows retail customers to compare various insurance products, including automobile, traffic, and health insurance, and facilitates immediate online purchases. The company has received multiple accolades for its innovative approach, including recognition in technology and website excellence awards. With a paid-up capital of 6.3 million TL, Sigortam.net continues to grow and evolve within the insurance sector.

ChemOrbis

Acquisition in 2001
ChemOrbis (www.chemorbis.com) is the global business network serving the plastics industry since 2001. With offices located in Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul , Milano, Cairo, Florida and Moscow, ChemOrbis has been covering Far & South East Asian, Italian, Turkish, Middle Eastern, North&West African, NorthWest European markets on a daily basis, providing up-to-date and accurate market reports, concise weekly analysis, price indexes and the most recent industry news. ChemOrbis Market Information and Analysis Tools help market players determine the best trading strategy, sharpen their negotiating power and conduct more profitable business. ChemOrbis provides a global marketplace where 62,500+ verified and reliable member companies can execute their sourcing and selling strategies in a fast and efficient way by reaching refined potential business partners at the right time. ChemOrbis organizes plastic industry events and conferences allowing participants to meet new business partners, catch up with existing customers and get better understanding of the global markets. Services of ChemOrbis are: - Market Information - Analysis Tools - e-Marketplace - Events - Almanacs - Advertising For further information please visit www.chemorbis.com.
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