Participated · Seed · Apr 2025

Rundle operates a device-as-a-service platform that enables renting of TVs, gaming consoles, games, laptops, smart home devices and other consumer tech. The company launched in Türkiye and partnered with major e-commerce platforms and banks there, gaining visibility among millions of users. In 2024 Rundle expanded into the UK to test and refine its model and has received positive customer feedback on Trustpilot about convenience, affordability and flexibility. Rundle emphasizes sustainability by reducing the environmental impact of ownership and positions renting as an alternative to buying. The company says it aims to be the go-to ‘try before you buy’ platform through partnerships with retailers, fintech providers and e-commerce platforms. Financially, Rundle has just secured seed funding and is targeting 15x growth while scaling operations into 2025.

Led · Equity · Jan 2024

Fume is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Emre Güçer and Metehan Öz that builds end-to-end automation tools for software teams using large language models. Its first product, Fume PR Assistant, shortens feedback and revision loops for software teams from days to minutes. The company targets large-scale software teams seeking efficiency gains through AI automation. Fume announced a $500,000 investment from Y Combinator and joined YC’s new batch; QNBEYOND Ventures is cited as its first investor. CEO Emre Güçer says the team is addressing a problem they personally experienced and aims to transform the software development sector. QNBEYOND managing partner Özge Öz praised the founders’ rapid learning and execution as the reason for their early backing.

Participated · Seed · May 2022

Debite provides a Buy Now Pay Later-style financing platform and two primary products: Save & Spend Loans and the Boosted Debite Card, aimed at helping early-stage companies manage large business costs and smooth cashflow. Save & Spend Loans offer instant access to £5,000–£50,000 with interest rates starting at 1.40% per month, while the Boosted Debite Card provides dynamic credit limits—typically up to 20x higher than traditional lenders—with 0% interest if paid within 30 days. The platform requires no personal guarantees, makes lending decisions within 24 hours, and customers can track and adjust repayment plans via an online portal. Debite says its proprietary technology underpins quick applications and flexible repayment terms, targeting expenses like subscriptions, marketing, and inventory. The company reports over 100 companies on its pre-launch waiting list requesting access to more than £1m of potential credit and plans to expand hiring across sales, finance, risk, technology, and marketing. Debite’s long-term ambition is to become a comprehensive banking and financial management solution for underserved early-stage businesses.