İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş.

Corporate VC İstanbul, Turkey ·Founded 2002

Overview

İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. is a technology park and investment firm associated with Istanbul Technical University, focusing on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Turkey. The organization provides a conducive environment for technology companies and entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize their innovations, aiming to contribute significantly to Turkey's technological advancement. Established in 2002, İTÜ ARI Teknokent has become a prominent hub for research and development, housing over 290 companies and employing more than 7,000 individuals. The park spans a total area of 624,318.97 square meters and has been instrumental in the development of over 2,800 successful R&D projects, with 148 of them being patented. The companies within İTÜ ARI Teknokent have collectively achieved an R&D export value of $300 million since its inception. The organization operates several specialized centers, including İTÜ Çekirdek, recognized as the world's third-best university incubation center, İTÜ Magnet, Turkey's first 'scale-up' entrepreneurship center, and the Innogate program, an international acceleration initiative that opens export opportunities for technology companies. These centers collectively contribute to the growth and internationalization of startups and technology firms, reinforcing İTÜ ARI Teknokent's role as a key player in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Investment Focus

  • Technology-based innovations
  • Scalable business models
  • Strong management teams
  • Potential for international expansion
  • Alignment with İTÜ ARI Teknokent's strategic focus areas

Portfolio Companies

TurkcellAirtiesArçelikASELSANTÜBİTAKVestelInnoveraKarel ElektronikPayCoreAllergy Mate Teknoloji A.Ş.BiotEkin TechnologyBeylikdüzü Organize Sanayi BölgesiKocaeli Üniversitesi Teknoloji Geliştirme Bölgesiİstanbul Sanayi Odasıİstanbul Ticaret Odasıİstanbul Kalkınma AjansıKOSGEBTÜSİAD

Get the full list of 54,000+ investors

İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. and every other firm and angel in the database — as one spreadsheet you keep.

$19one-time payment · no subscription
  • All 54,000+ investors — VC firms, private equity, family offices and angels
  • The key person to contact at each one, with their job title
  • Their work email address
  • Their phone number
  • Their LinkedIn profile
  • Delivered as a single .xlsx file — download it as many times as you like
Get the full list — $19 → One payment. No seats, no credits, no expiry. Already bought it? Sign in to download it again — no second payment.

Every profile on this site is one row of the file, with the contact details masked — browse a few before you buy.

Frequently asked questions about İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş.

What sectors does İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. invest in?

İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Telecommunications, Media and Automotive, and is based in İstanbul, Turkey. İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. invest at?

İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. invest in?

İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. invests across Turkey.

What companies has İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş. invested in?

İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş.'s portfolio includes Turkcell, Airties, Arçelik, ASELSAN, TÜBİTAK, Vestel, Innovera and Karel Elektronik.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database