Sabancı ARF

Overview

Sabancı ARF is a corporate venture capital firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, focusing on early-stage investments in technology-driven startups. The firm operates as an acceleration platform, offering a 20-week program designed to support entrepreneurs in the commercialization of their innovative ideas. This program is open to both Sabancı Group employees and external entrepreneurs, providing them with mentorship, structural support, and pre-seed investment to help them take their ventures to the next level. The acceleration program is structured to assist startups in various stages of development, from product/service development trials to securing initial customer collaborations. Entrepreneurs participating in the program are expected to create product/service prototypes and achieve product/market fit, with the ultimate goal of scaling their businesses into high-growth entities. The program culminates in a Demo Day, where startups present their progress and, if successful, receive additional seed funding to further their growth. Sabancı ARF's investment philosophy centers on fostering open innovation and supporting new ideas and technologies developed by entrepreneurs. By providing a comprehensive support system that includes financial backing, strategic guidance, and access to a vast network, Sabancı ARF aims to empower startups to succeed in the competitive market landscape. The firm's focus on sectors such as Energy and Climate Technologies, Advanced Material Technologies, Digital Technologies, and Health Technologies reflects its commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in Turkey's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Investment Focus

• Open to Sabancı Group employees and external entrepreneurs
• Focus on technology-driven startups in specified sectors
• Commitment to a 20-week acceleration program