Buluttan Receives $1 Million in Bridge Investment.

Buluttan, which develops AI-based weather intelligence solutions, received $1 million in investment in a bridge funding round with the participation of Arya VC and İvedik GSYF, managed by APY Ventures. With this round, the company’s total funding to date has reached $2 million.

Following its $1 million pre-seed investment round completed in 2024 with the participation of ScaleX, Cem Sibay, Kamil Sözen and Kerim Kotan, Buluttan aims to accelerate its product development and international growth strategy with this new investment round.

Location-Specific, High-Resolution Weather Intelligence

Founded in 2022 by Güven Bölükbaşı, Gökmen Güven and Mehmet Kıral, Buluttan develops AI models that produce location-specific numerical weather forecasts with high temporal and geographical resolution, unlike conventional weather forecasting services.

The company’s weather intelligence solutions aim to make decision-making mechanisms more predictable and measurable in sectors where weather conditions have a direct and critical impact on operational processes.

Wide Range of Use Cases, from Logistics to Renewable Energy

Buluttan’s SaaS-based weather intelligence platform provides real-time decision support systems for operational decisions in areas such as:

Air, land and sea transportation

Logistics and supply chain operations

Renewable energy, including wind, solar and hydroelectric power

Particularly in renewable energy, Buluttan provides production forecasts for wind, solar and hydroelectric power plants, as well as advanced analytics tools for grid planning and energy markets.

Goal of Developing a Europe-Based AI Atmospheric Model

Buluttan is part of the Horizon WeatherGenerator consortium, which aims to develop a foundational AI atmospheric model in Europe. Within this structure, the company works together with Europe’s leading national meteorological institutions and contributes to the development of large-scale and reliable weather forecasting infrastructures.

This positioning makes Buluttan not only a software startup, but also an active technology partner in the global meteorology ecosystem.

How Will the New Investment Be Used?

Buluttan plans to use the $1 million bridge investment to:

Accelerate corporate customer growth in Türkiye

Expand commercial activities in European and Middle Eastern markets

Advance its AI-based atmospheric models

Scale its energy- and logistics-focused products

Frequently Asked Questions About Buluttan

What does Buluttan do?

Buluttan develops AI-based weather intelligence solutions and provides location-specific, high-resolution numerical weather forecasts.

Which sectors does Buluttan serve?

It serves sectors such as transportation, logistics, renewable energy, energy markets and industries that require operational decision support.

How much was Buluttan’s latest investment?

The company received $1 million in bridge investment with the participation of Arya VC and APY Ventures.

How much funding has Buluttan received to date?

Its total funding has reached $2 million.

Who are the investors?

Arya VC, APY Ventures through İvedik GSYF, ScaleX, Cem Sibay, Kamil Sözen and Kerim Kotan.

What sets Buluttan apart from its competitors?

Unlike conventional weather forecasting services, Buluttan offers location-based, high-resolution and operations-focused AI models.

Does Buluttan operate in Europe?

Yes. Through the Horizon WeatherGenerator consortium, it works with meteorological institutions in Europe.

How will Buluttan use the investment?

The investment will be used for growth in Türkiye, expansion into Europe and the Middle East, product development and scaling.