Fark Labs
Ahi Evran Ave. 42 Maslak No:6 Office 3 Floor:1 No:1, Sariyer, Istanbul, 34485, Turkiye
Overview
Fark Labs is a global innovation and transformation hub that aims to build a better future for all. We help entrepreneurs, startups, corporations, and investors transform into more connected, innovative, and future-ready versions of themselves so they have a positive impact on the world. We apply an investment portfolio approach to our innovation strategy, touching all stages of the startup lifecycle from incubator to investor in Turkey, which is strengthened by our strong global network of regional accelerators and VC partners in our key global geographies. We use this approach for our 4 focus verticals: mobility, life sciences, sustainable lifestyle, and emerging technologies, which we call our curiosity cabinet. We back change-makers who transform industries and create new ones. Our sweet spot is investing early, and we continue to provide support and investment up to Series A. We envision a better future by championing entrepreneurship, innovation, and frontier technologies that transform legacy businesses and build future-proof startups. We also drive innovation and transformation through collaborative intelligence. We build a unique ecosystem that connects difference-makers, leading corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies across our 4 verticals.
- Total investments
- 2
- Lead investments
- 1
- Investments · 12mo
- 1
- Active investors
- 2
Sector focus
- Automotive
- Life Science
- Sustainability
- Transportation
Investment portfolio
- Fedu
Led · Equity · Aug 2026
Fedu develops AI-backed educational content for early-age children and is known for its flagship platform, MentalUP. MentalUP offers exercises aimed at supporting attention, memory, problem-solving and physical development. The platform uses an AI-supported infrastructure and serves millions of users across more than 120 countries. Fedu was founded in 2015 by Dr. Emre Özgündüz and Dr. Reşit Doğan and is one of the first startups from YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark. Following the $800,000 investment, the company plans to deepen its AI-focused R&D and speed up its international expansion. The article does not disclose current revenue or other detailed financial metrics.
- Ion membranes
Participated · Seed · Nov 2023
Ion Membranes, founded in 2023 by Dr. Seda Köksal Yeğin and Haluk Akçalı, focuses on developing membranes for electrolyzers, fuel cells and batteries. The company’s solutions target the emerging hydrogen economy and emphasize higher performance, regulatory compliance, low cost and durability. Its stated mission is to accelerate the green energy transition and ensure supply security for critical technologies. The startup received a $750,000 seed investment to support that mission and strengthen its ability to serve growing green-energy projects. Company leaders describe their membrane innovations as potentially revolutionary for nano-separation and critical to hydrogen technologies and sustainability. The founders and investors framed the funding as a strategic step to advance product development and commercialization for energy applications.