inventures

Inventures is an early-stage internet business accelerator based in Istanbul, Turkey. It was founded to support entrepreneurial teams starting web and mobile-focused businesses. The organization has a track record of successful exits and is recognized among the top 20 venture capital and private equity funds in Turkey based on investment activities.

Inventures provides seed-level investment, technological partnership, and mentorship to startups. They invest in various sectors including e-commerce, SaaS, financial services, and real estate. The organization offers up to $200,000 in seed capital and access to a network of co-investors within the EMEA ecosystem.

Inventures offers seed capital, mentorship, technological partnerships, and support in organizational structuring, C-level hiring, digital analytics, and marketing.

<p><strong>What are the eligibility criteria for the program?</strong></p><p>Startups must be in the early stages of development, focusing on web and mobile technologies. They should operate within the sectors of e-commerce, SaaS, fintech, or proptech.</p><p><strong>How does the application process work?</strong></p><p>Interested startups can apply through the Inventures website. The application typically requires a business plan and details about the founding team.</p><p><strong>What are the deal terms for accepted startups?</strong></p><p>Inventures provides up to $200,000 in seed capital, with specific equity terms discussed during the negotiation phase.</p><p><strong>What is the format of the program?</strong></p><p>The program includes mentorship sessions, workshops, and networking events, culminating in a demo day for startups to present to investors.</p><p><strong>What makes Inventures different from other accelerators?</strong></p><p>Inventures focuses specifically on internet businesses in Turkey, providing tailored support and access to a strong network of co-investors in the EMEA region.</p><p><strong>What metrics does Inventures use to measure success?</strong></p><p>Success is measured by the growth of portfolio companies, successful exits, and the overall impact on the Turkish startup ecosystem.</p>