Yildiz Ventures

Yıldız Ventures, founded in 2019, is the venture capital arm of Yıldız Holding, a Turkish conglomerate known for its expertise in the food and retail sectors. The firm’s investment strategy revolves around both Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and Venture Capital (VC) activities, making it a key player in supporting innovation across a broad range of industries. Yıldız Ventures focuses heavily on startups in foodtech, agritech, retail tech, and consumer goods, investing in early-stage companies and incubating promising ventures that align with Yıldız Holding’s core business areas. In addition to providing capital, Yıldız Ventures offers operational support, leveraging its vast experience in management, technology, and marketing to help startups grow. The firm also actively partners with international VC funds, enhancing its global reach and portfolio diversity. Through its acceleration programs, Yıldız Ventures nurtures early-stage companies by providing pre-seed funding and guidance, fostering entrepreneurship in sectors like food innovation and digital retail solutions. Notable investments include companies like İsteGelsin, Turkey’s first online supermarket, reflecting its focus on transformative businesses within the food and retail ecosystems. Yıldız Ventures is committed to shaping the future of these industries by backing disruptive technologies and empowering entrepreneurs.