APY Ventures is a brand established under the umbrella of Albaraka Portföy, with the aim of uniting various venture capital funds under one roof. Guided by a vision to contribute meaningfully to the entrepreneurship ecosystem, APY Ventures supports Albaraka’s digital transformation goals while also seeking to share the potential of the broader Albaraka ecosystem with the startup community. With eight distinct venture capital funds formed in different formats, APY Ventures offers a diversified investment landscape spanning multiple sectors.

One of the most critical needs in Türkiye today is the ability to bring together forward-thinking entrepreneurs who are capable of shaping the future with new technologies and business models with the capital required to support their growth. At APY Ventures, we are driven by two key goals. The first is to contribute meaningfully to Türkiye’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, which we believe will play a defining role in the country’s future. The second is to offer investors a new, dynamic alternative by connecting them with technology-driven companies that are advancing Türkiye’s digital transformation.

When we look at global developments in venture capital, it is clear that simply providing capital is no longer enough. Successful entrepreneurs increasingly prioritize the strategic value and support their investors can bring. Since the beginning of 2019, even before our first fund was launched, we have placed great importance on the question of how we can create more value for the entrepreneurs we invest in beyond just financial capital. We continue to explore the most effective ways to share the full depth of knowledge and experience within the Albaraka organization with our portfolio companies.

This synergy does not happen overnight. Rather than imposing our ideas, we prefer to sit at the same table with founders and contribute in the ways they believe APY Ventures can add the most value. Alongside our co-investing partners and trusted advisors, we strive to constantly improve and provide meaningful support. We view the ecosystem as a whole and are committed to collaborating with all stakeholders. We believe that cooperation, not competition, is key to growing the overall pie and that this mindset is essential for the health of the national economy.

We learn from every stakeholder we engage with and work to enhance the value of what we do. For us, providing funding is only the beginning. Our goal is to stand by our portfolio companies all the way to their final milestones on the global stage. A heartfelt thank-you at the end of that journey will always be more valuable than any other return.

Over the next five years, our concrete target is to channel more than 300 million TL into the startup ecosystem through our funds.

At APY Ventures, we welcome all collaboration opportunities, especially from entrepreneurs, and we are genuinely excited to meet new stakeholders and partners along the way.

With this first article, we are launching a content series aimed at supporting entrepreneurs. Together with the APY Ventures team and guest writers, we will continue to address frequently asked questions and share practical insights we believe will benefit the ecosystem.