500 Istanbul
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2010
AUM
-
Location
Turkey
$0-1 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series B,
Series A
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 06 December, 2025
Profile
500 Istanbul is an early-stage VC fund focused on defensible technology companies created by Turkish and Southeast European teams. The fund’s mission is to back seed-stage technology companies targeting sizeable markets and help them scale globally.
500 Istanbul will be the first institutional investor, will continue to invest and provide intangible support, through the 500 Global network, in terms of business development, team growth, and international expansion.
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FAQs about 500 Istanbul
Where is 500 Istanbul located?
500 Istanbul is located in Turkey.
When was 500 Istanbul founded?
500 Istanbul was founded in 2010.
What sectors and industries does 500 Istanbul invest in?
500 Istanbul invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, E-commerce/Marketplace, Gaming, Software, CleanTech, Cybersecurity, HRTech, AgriTech, Deeptech, Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Hardware, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Retail, Robotics, Security, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, Energy, PropTech / ConTech, Internet of Things (IoT), LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, TravelTech, Logistics.
What is 500 Istanbul geographical focus of investments?
500 Istanbul invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does 500 Istanbul typically invest in?
500 Istanbul invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.
What is the usual amount of 500 Istanbul investment?
500 Istanbul usually invests $0-1 m on average.