# Top 25 Mobile Advertising Startup Investors in Middle East in October 2023 ## Eric Seufert - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Advertising, Mobile Advertising, Digital Marketing Eric Seufert is a quantitative marketing and user acquisition specialist with a deep appreciation for the freemium business model. He is currently the VP of User Acquisition and Engagement at Rovio Entertainment; prior to Rovio, Eric held marketing, strategy, and analytics positions at Wooga, Digital Chocolate, and Skype. In 2014, Eric published abook on the Freemium Model, Freemium Economics, through Elsevier. ## TechOne VC - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, SaaS, Information Technology TechOne VC is a venture capital firm. It invests in innovative tech startups founded by visionary entrepreneurs solving global problems, to deliver superior returns for our investors. ## Play Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Grand Cayman, Midland, Cayman Islands - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Gaming, Video Games, Blockchain Play Ventures is a venture funding that invests globally in games and game services startups. ## APY Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech APY Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups. ## Logo Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, SaaS, Retail Logo Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm, investing in innovative high growth technology startups with a potential to scale globally. We partner with exceptional teams with bold ideas and aim to build the future through technology together with them. We focus on the CEE, Baltic and Turkey region and support companies as they transforminto established players within their industry. ## AUC Angels - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Finance What is AUC Angels? AUC Angels is the first university-based angel investor network in the MENA region. Angel investors are individuals who are interested in investing in early-stage startups with growth potential which in turn supports the growth of a dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystem in Egypt. ## Michail Katkoff - Type: Angel - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Audio, Gaming, Ad Server Michail Katkoff is the CEO & co-Founder of Savage Game Studios. He attended Aalto University. ## Viola Growth - Type: VC Fund - Location: Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series C, Series D, Series B - Focus: Software, Health Care, SaaS Viola Growth is an Israeli-based technology growth capital fund, focusing on investing in global companies at expansion phase. ## Metromedya - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: iOS, macOS, Mobile METROMEDAY craft meaningful brands through identity, print and digital experiences for businesses all over the world. Metromedya was founded on the idea of getting back to basics—working with a handful of talented people and keeping things honest, focused and thoughtful. Metromedya is a digital advertising agency that working with love with greatteam. Metromedya brings its magical touch to creating on Digital World. It focused on the culture of our digital world where we live and we believe that we are constantly focusing on innovating. Metromedya is a digital advertising agency. ## Turkiye Teknoloji Gelistirme Vakfi - Type: VC Fund - Location: Ankara, Ankara, Turkey - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Grant, Pre-Seed - Focus: Health Care, SaaS, Google Having supported Research and Development and Technological Innovation projects in the private sector since 1991, the Technology Development Foundation of Turkey (TTGV) has proven to be a successful example to all of Europe as an innovative and dynamic intermediary. Intermediaries were mentioned in the EU Lisbon Communiqué as being necessary forconveying public support for R&D in the private sector. As one of the providers of one of the many bridges felt every passing day between the legislation in line with the national goals of the public and private sector, the TTGV helps maintain the existence of a transparent, observable and effective mechanism that provides opportunities for participation in the private sector through the management of public funds. Soft loans and compulsory company contributions, which make up the main principles behind TTGV’s support, have provided important benefits to Turkey’s R&D capacity thus far through the “multiplier effect” by promoting an increased contribution of public funds to R&D expenses in the private sector. TTGV is evaluating the expectations, needs and priorities of the private sector and the public, by developing new support mechanisms suited towards the changing conditions and circumstances of Turkey. TTGV employs those mechanisms. Today, TTGV is a sought out partner, both inside and outside of Turkey, in the field of technological innovation. ## toDay.Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence WE INVEST and BOOST early stage B2B Startups, helping technology-driven entrepreneurs, make their product work, reach business goals and become fundable.toDay. 3 Key elements are - 1. Product - Co-working transforming technology to a working Product, based on a product market fit process. 2. Biz Dev - Guiding the teams to plan and reach theBusiness goals, with the help of toDay business network. 3. Funding - Investing Seed fund $250K - $500K and helping structuring the next round of funding. Our Portfolio: https://pointo.me | https://billbeez.com | http://package.ai | https://reposify.com We're looking for visionary entrepreneurs who are about to go on a journey, are you?Be Awesome! Let's meet and see how we can work together. ## Lior Shiff - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Travel, Audio, Gaming Lior Shiff is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tripledot Studios. Took up Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. ## Tarvenn Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, SaaS Tarvenn is an Istanbul-based international investment and advisory firm. Tarvenn has an exceptional knowledge and experience in Turkey, Balkans, Central Asia, North Africa and CIS regions. We build the future with our portfolio, international experience, corporate customers and strategic alliances. Our business is to build yours… ## Elron Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Information Technology, Health Care, Software Elron Ventures is an early-stage investor committed to turning promising ideas into global industry leaders, with a proven track record of investments and successful M&As worldwide. Elron invests in cyber security and B2B software. Since its establishment in 1962, Elron stands on the forefront of Israeli innovation both as a founder and earlyinvestor in companies across various industries such as Elbit, Medingo, Given Imaging, Cloudyn, Cyber Secdo, and Alcide. ## Ugur Ethem AYDIN - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: iOS, Software, macOS I am the Art and Code Director at Metromedya Digital Ad Agency. In addition to my role as director, I am also a skilled programmer, designer, and musician. I have expertise in iOS and MacOS development and enjoy snowboarding in my free time. As a self-proclaimed geek, I am always seeking to learn and grow in my field. I am passionate about creatinginnovative and visually appealing designs and using my coding skills to bring them to life. ## Anton Gauffin - Type: Angel - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series B - Focus: Gaming, Video Games, Mobile Apps Anton Gauffin is the Founder of Sumoing. ## Verizon Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series B, Series A - Focus: Software, Mobile, SaaS Discover how Verizon Ventures supports leading-edge technologies through early-stage strategic investors armed with ready-to-share teams, development tools and research. ## Homeward Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Gaming, Mobile Israel-based early-stage venture firm investing in exceptional entrepreneurs who seek to build category-defining companies. ## Flint Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Venture capital investments ## Christian Calderon - Type: Angel - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Audio, Gaming, Ad Server Christian Calderon is a data-minded marketer with a passion for econometrics and video games. His professional specialty lies in predictive modeling for freemium products. He is currently the Head of Marketing at Dots where he oversees all user acquisition, monetization, brand, community and support initiatives. Christian started his career as aninvestment banker at Needham & Company focusing on Internet and Digital Media, where he completed over 30 transactions totaling over $3 billion in value. After Banking, Christian joined KIXEYE to lead their revenue team. Christian has given lectures at Apple, Google I/O, Princeton, Yahoo and many other events and institutions. ## Turkey Development Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, SaaS, Google Turkey Development Fund aims to develop the enterprise ecosystem by investing in new generation startups. ## Ahikam Kaufman - Type: Angel - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, SaaS, Mobile Ahikam brings over 16 years of experience in corporate finance and business operations, including sales operations, business analysis, M&A, financial reporting and financial systems. Prior to Pageonce, Ahikam served in an executive role in the sales operations organization in HP software. Before that, Ahikam spent 6 years in various leadershippositions in the Finance organization at Mercury Interactive. Prior to that, Ahikam served as the CFO of Conduct Software, a venture-backed start-up acquired by Mercury in 1999.Ahikam holds a bachelor degree in Economics and an LL.M. in Law from the Bar-Ilan University, Ahikam is also a certified public accountant. ## Rafi Gidron - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Series B - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Analytics Rafi Gidron is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Xperiti. He attended Columbia University. ## EQ2 Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Advertising, Retail EQ2 Ventures is an investment firm that invests in Seed to Series B-stage startup companies. It was incorporated as a spin-off of Equitrust, a corporate VC arm launched in 2015 by Choueiri Group to capture opportunities linked to the digital transformation of the Middle East. Relying on a strong network of strategic investors and mentors, EQ2Ventures helps talented entrepreneurs solve major consumers and business problems, build sustainable companies. and create long-term value. ## Flat6Labs - Type: VC Fund - Location: Gîza, Al Jizah, Egypt - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Apps Flat6Labs is the MENA region’s leading seed and early stage venture capital firm, currently running the most renowned startup programs in the region. Annually, Flat6Labs invests in more than 100 innovative and technology-driven startups enabling thousands of passionate entrepreneurs to achieve their daring ambitions and ultimately becoming theirinstitutional co-founders. Flat6Labs manages a number of seed funds with a total AUM in excess of $85M. More than 25 leading institutions have invested into the Flat6Labs managed funds; believing in the asset class and Flat6Labs’ proven track record as the market leader.. Flat6Labs provides a wide range of investment ticket sizes ranging from $50K to $500k, supporting startups through their early journeys from Pre-Seed all the way to Pre-Series A stages. Alongside to the investments, Flat6Labs’ exceptional startup programs, executed to cater specifically for the needs of the innovative entrepreneurs, helps them accelerate their growth by providing them with a plethora of support services and connecting them to unparalleled opportunities with an expansive network comprising hundreds of business mentors, investors and corporates. Launched and headquartered in Cairo since 2011, Flat6Labs has multiple offices across the region; with ongoing plans to expand into other emerging markets. # About Shizune Shizune.co is an investor database. 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