# Top 5 Local VC (Venture Capital) Funds in Turkey in May 2026

## Singtel Innov8
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series C, Series B
- Focus: Software, Mobile, Analytics

Singtel Innov8, the venture capital arm of the Singtel Group, invests in and partners with innovative tech start-ups worldwide. It has a fund size of US$250 million and its own set of decision making, approval and funding processes. Beyond funding, Singtel Innov8 is a gateway for start-ups to tap on the resources and expertise of the Singtel Group,while enabling the Group to gain access to emerging technologies. Singtel Innov8 focuses its investments on technologies and solutions that can lead to quantum changes in network capabilities, next generation devices, digital services and enablers to enhance customer experience. Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel Innov8 also has offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv.

## NUS Enterprise
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Convertible Note
- Focus: Local, Sensor, Hardware

NUS Enterprise provides an entrepreneurial and innovative dimension to the National University of Singapore’s core research and educational activities.By encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit, partnering for success, and nurturing future entrepreneurial leaders, NUS Enterprise aims to make a positive impact on Singapore’s economy and beyond.This is done through three key thrusts: entrepreneurship support, industry engagement and partnerships, and experiential education.NUS Enterprise was founded in 2001 and is based in Singapore.

## Nexus Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Series A
- Focus: Software, Internet, SaaS

Nexus Ventures is an investment firm that invests in transformational businesses and creates meaningful partnerships with entrepreneurs. They support these ventures through its mentorship, business and technical know-how, vast network, and capital. The firm was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Ankara, Turkey.

## Istanbul Startup Angels
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel, Seed
- Focus: SaaS, Mobile Apps, Digital Entertainment

Istanbul Startup Angels is Turkey’s most active angel investment network with a focus on innovative and fast growing technology startups. Currently in the process of building a micro VC and starting Turkey’s first crowdfunding platform, ISA also partners with corporations to find the most promising and suitable startups for them, by running sectorfocused accelerator programs.

## Atanova Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Izmir, Izmir, Turkey
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed
- Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Content

Atanova is an early stage investment company that discovers enterprises which will make high impact with their bright ideas while in their incubation phases.

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