StartupMarket
Building the Digital Platform for the Startup Ecosystem.
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StartupMarket operates as a digital nexus for the Turkish startup ecosystem, aiming to foster efficient growth for emerging companies. Founded in 2018 by Serkan Bağçe, Mehmet Çelikol, and Ahmet Giray Ölmez, the Istanbul-based company provides a centralized platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations to connect and collaborate. Co-founder and CEO Serkan Bağçe has a background as a management consultant, where he specialized in corporate innovation and startup engagement programs for major Turkish companies. This experience directly informed the creation of StartupMarket, which is designed to solve the ecosystem's key challenges.
The company's core offering is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that serves a diverse clientele, including technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate innovation managers. For startups, the platform is a tool to gain visibility and introduce their ventures to potential investors, mentors, employees, and customers. For investors and corporations, it provides tools to discover new ventures, manage application pipelines, and receive status updates from their portfolio companies. The business model is structured around tiered service packages, ranging from free access to comprehensive corporate services, which generate revenue for the company.
A significant milestone in the company's journey was its acquisition by Fongogo Pro on October 3, 2023, which has positioned it as an operating subsidiary while retaining its brand and mission. Prior to the acquisition, StartupMarket had successfully secured funding through multiple rounds, including an Angel round in April 2018, a Seed round of $70,000 in August 2019, another Seed round in December 2020, and participation in an accelerator program in September 2021. The platform acts as a comprehensive index for the Turkish startup scene, offering detailed information on thousands of ventures and facilitating critical interactions that drive growth and investment.
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