StartersHub

StartersHub is a pre-seed venture capital firm located in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2015. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology startups, providing support and resources to help these companies grow and succeed. StartersHub aims to foster innovation by identifying promising tech ventures and guiding them through their initial development phases. Through its structured programs, the firm sets clear performance objectives, enabling startups to secure funding upon successful completion.

Ersoy Kiraz

Managing Director

Past deals in Turkey

Paymes

Convertible Note in 2020
Paymes is a fintech startup focused on delivering innovative payment solutions tailored for social commerce. It operates in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the GCC region, aiming to simplify the e-commerce experience for sellers. The platform enables merchants to accept payments seamlessly through popular messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, as well as via web browsers without requiring additional applications. Paymes also offers a range of payment collection solutions, including a corporate collection panel, QR code payments, and mobile point-of-sale functionality. Additionally, it provides e-commerce solutions such as an open API and ready-to-use plugins for platforms like Opencart and WooCommerce. By leveraging artificial intelligence and ensuring a user-friendly interface, Paymes facilitates global payments and enhances the online selling process, making it accessible for users with varying levels of financial literacy.

Thread In Motion

Seed Round in 2019
Thread In Motion is a technology company specializing in the development of smart wearable devices aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in industrial settings. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, with additional offices in London and San Francisco, the company creates innovative solutions, including smart gloves that replace traditional barcode readers and provide real-time feedback through visual, acoustic, and haptic signals. Its product range encompasses tracking devices, ultra-wideband tracks, communication modules, and sensor devices. By integrating machine-human interaction with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, Thread In Motion serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, home appliances, industrial assembly, logistics, and retail, helping workers perform tasks more accurately and efficiently while maintaining the vital presence of human input in operations.

Thread In Motion

Venture Round in 2019
Thread In Motion is a technology company specializing in the development of smart wearable devices aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in industrial settings. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, with additional offices in London and San Francisco, the company creates innovative solutions, including smart gloves that replace traditional barcode readers and provide real-time feedback through visual, acoustic, and haptic signals. Its product range encompasses tracking devices, ultra-wideband tracks, communication modules, and sensor devices. By integrating machine-human interaction with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, Thread In Motion serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, home appliances, industrial assembly, logistics, and retail, helping workers perform tasks more accurately and efficiently while maintaining the vital presence of human input in operations.

Poltio

Seed Round in 2019
Poltio is a Turkish-based company that operates an online platform facilitating social polling and enhancing user engagement. It assists brands in understanding their customer segments better, driving revenue growth, and fostering relationships with customers through interactive content creation. The platform enables brands to embed engaging interactive content across their digital channels, supporting user engagement, lead generation, segmentation, and data-driven insights. Users can create and participate in polls on various subjects and formats via the platform.

Onlock

Seed Round in 2018
Onlock is a developer of innovative smart lock solutions tailored for the European and Turkish markets. Its smart lock ecosystem is designed to be compatible with most existing lock systems, allowing users to secure their doors through a mobile application without obstructing the use of traditional physical keys. This unique feature ensures that users can still access their homes with a key if needed. Onlock's products are easy to install, requiring no additional tools or drilling, and are mounted inside the home to enhance security through end-to-end encryption. The smart lock is particularly beneficial for individuals and businesses managing short-term rentals, employing domestic workers, or overseeing multiple properties, as it provides convenience and control over access. By enabling features such as shared access, activity notifications, and remote management, Onlock aims to enhance home security and simplify key management for its users. The company plans to expand its product offerings to further enrich the smart home experience and create new business opportunities.

Seyisco

Seed Round in 2018
Seyisco is a technology company specializing in smart governance, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. Based in Çankaya, Turkey, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, Seyisco develops innovative tools to enhance local government operations and support the development of smart cities. Its flagship products include Roan, a hardware solution that detects and reports road damage on asphalt surfaces; GovernOS, a comprehensive software platform for data analysis and reporting; and Voan, a device that measures noise pollution. By automating public works functions and providing valuable insights, Seyisco aims to assist municipalities in efficiently managing urban challenges and improving the quality of life for their residents.

Paymes

Seed Round in 2018
Paymes is a fintech startup focused on delivering innovative payment solutions tailored for social commerce. It operates in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the GCC region, aiming to simplify the e-commerce experience for sellers. The platform enables merchants to accept payments seamlessly through popular messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, as well as via web browsers without requiring additional applications. Paymes also offers a range of payment collection solutions, including a corporate collection panel, QR code payments, and mobile point-of-sale functionality. Additionally, it provides e-commerce solutions such as an open API and ready-to-use plugins for platforms like Opencart and WooCommerce. By leveraging artificial intelligence and ensuring a user-friendly interface, Paymes facilitates global payments and enhances the online selling process, making it accessible for users with varying levels of financial literacy.

Poltio

Venture Round in 2017
Poltio is a Turkish-based company that operates an online platform facilitating social polling and enhancing user engagement. It assists brands in understanding their customer segments better, driving revenue growth, and fostering relationships with customers through interactive content creation. The platform enables brands to embed engaging interactive content across their digital channels, supporting user engagement, lead generation, segmentation, and data-driven insights. Users can create and participate in polls on various subjects and formats via the platform.

Thread In Motion

Seed Round in 2017
Thread In Motion is a technology company specializing in the development of smart wearable devices aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in industrial settings. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, with additional offices in London and San Francisco, the company creates innovative solutions, including smart gloves that replace traditional barcode readers and provide real-time feedback through visual, acoustic, and haptic signals. Its product range encompasses tracking devices, ultra-wideband tracks, communication modules, and sensor devices. By integrating machine-human interaction with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, Thread In Motion serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, home appliances, industrial assembly, logistics, and retail, helping workers perform tasks more accurately and efficiently while maintaining the vital presence of human input in operations.

Onlock

Seed Round in 2017
Onlock is a developer of innovative smart lock solutions tailored for the European and Turkish markets. Its smart lock ecosystem is designed to be compatible with most existing lock systems, allowing users to secure their doors through a mobile application without obstructing the use of traditional physical keys. This unique feature ensures that users can still access their homes with a key if needed. Onlock's products are easy to install, requiring no additional tools or drilling, and are mounted inside the home to enhance security through end-to-end encryption. The smart lock is particularly beneficial for individuals and businesses managing short-term rentals, employing domestic workers, or overseeing multiple properties, as it provides convenience and control over access. By enabling features such as shared access, activity notifications, and remote management, Onlock aims to enhance home security and simplify key management for its users. The company plans to expand its product offerings to further enrich the smart home experience and create new business opportunities.

Paymes

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Paymes is a fintech startup focused on delivering innovative payment solutions tailored for social commerce. It operates in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the GCC region, aiming to simplify the e-commerce experience for sellers. The platform enables merchants to accept payments seamlessly through popular messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, as well as via web browsers without requiring additional applications. Paymes also offers a range of payment collection solutions, including a corporate collection panel, QR code payments, and mobile point-of-sale functionality. Additionally, it provides e-commerce solutions such as an open API and ready-to-use plugins for platforms like Opencart and WooCommerce. By leveraging artificial intelligence and ensuring a user-friendly interface, Paymes facilitates global payments and enhances the online selling process, making it accessible for users with varying levels of financial literacy.

Poltio

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Poltio is a Turkish-based company that operates an online platform facilitating social polling and enhancing user engagement. It assists brands in understanding their customer segments better, driving revenue growth, and fostering relationships with customers through interactive content creation. The platform enables brands to embed engaging interactive content across their digital channels, supporting user engagement, lead generation, segmentation, and data-driven insights. Users can create and participate in polls on various subjects and formats via the platform.
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