Boğaziçi Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2013

AUM

$250 M

Location

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Middle East Europe North America Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 14 August, 2026

Profile

Boğaziçi Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2015. The firm is led by CEO and Managing Partner Barış Özistek, who has been instrumental in shaping its strategic direction. With a team of nine professionals, Boğaziçi Ventures focuses on supporting innovative technology startups, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and climate technology.

The firm invests in a range of sectors including AI, gaming, fintech, and healthtech, with a focus on early-stage to pre-IPO companies. Boğaziçi Ventures manages several funds, including the BV Growth II and GreenWise Impact Investment funds, with a total portfolio size of over $250 million. Their investment strategy is centered around providing not just capital, but also strategic partnerships to foster sustainable growth.

Notable investments by Boğaziçi Ventures include Lucida AI - educational software, Ursa Majeur - IT consulting, Constructor Technology - education services, LUCID11 - software development, and Fiber Games - entertainment software. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to advancing technology-driven solutions across various industries.

Industry

Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals SaaS AI ClimateTech HealthTech Mobility Blockchain/Crypto LegalTech TravelTech Infrastructure Life Sciences MedTech Travel Security

Boğaziçi Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
AI Growth Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	SaaS Blockchain/Crypto AI HealthTech Mobility ClimateTech	Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe Asia	$10-50 m	—	September 2026
BV Growth II	Venture Capital (VC)	Mobility HealthTech LegalTech ClimateTech TravelTech Infrastructure Life Sciences MedTech AI Blockchain/Crypto Travel Security SaaS Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education	Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Middle East Europe North America Asia	$1-5 m	—	September 2026
GreenWise Impact Investment	Venture Capital (VC)	Mobility HealthTech LegalTech ClimateTech TravelTech Infrastructure Life Sciences MedTech AI Blockchain/Crypto Travel Security SaaS Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education	Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Middle East Europe North America Asia	$1-5 m	—	September 2026

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Kazim Akalin General Partner

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FAQs about Boğaziçi Ventures

Is Boğaziçi Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Boğaziçi Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Boğaziçi Ventures located?

Boğaziçi Ventures is located in Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.

When was Boğaziçi Ventures founded?

Boğaziçi Ventures was founded in 2013.

What sectors and industries does Boğaziçi Ventures invest in?

Boğaziçi Ventures invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, SaaS, AI, ClimateTech, HealthTech, Mobility, Blockchain/Crypto, LegalTech, TravelTech, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, MedTech, Travel, Security.

What is Boğaziçi Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Boğaziçi Ventures invests in companies and startups in Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Boğaziçi Ventures typically invest in?

Boğaziçi Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Boğaziçi Ventures investment?

Boğaziçi Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Boğaziçi Ventures?

Boğaziçi Ventures has around $250m assets under management.

Is Boğaziçi Ventures impact investor?

Yes, Boğaziçi Ventures is impact investor.

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