Participated · Equity · Nov 2025

Founded in 2021 within Bahçeşehir University’s BUGLab TEKMER and now operating under the StartGate TEKMER ecosystem, Bucked Games merges game technology with education to create interactive learning experiences for kids. The studio has launched more than 20 mobile titles to date, reaching millions of users globally. Its educational games are used in over 300 schools and have impacted more than 100,000 students. Bucked Games’ content is designed to make learning fun while maintaining pedagogical accuracy, fostering a sustainable learning model. With its newest funding, the company plans to expand into international markets, broaden its product portfolio, and embed artificial intelligence to deliver personalized, dynamic game scenarios for each user. By integrating AI, Bucked Games aims to heighten interactivity and tailor educational content to individual learners’ needs.

Led · Equity · Aug 2025

Mamentis provides AI-powered solutions and an integrated cloud system that lets companies and individuals develop and manage next-generation AI agents. Its flexible architecture is compatible with multiple language models and integrates with both private and public cloud infrastructures, avoiding vendor or model lock-in. The platform targets improved operational efficiency for businesses through reliable, scalable AI deployments. The company expanded operations in Turkey after opening an initial startup office in the U.K. The recent investment—completed at a $4 million valuation—will be used to accelerate product development, grow market share, and broaden access to its AI technologies. Founder Onur Yüksektepeli emphasized the importance of a robust, reliable infrastructure to make AI widely accessible.