Participated · Equity · Feb 2024

Cognitiwe, founded in 2021 by Mete Bayrak and Attila Algan, develops predictive Vision AI software for retailers and manufacturers. The company’s unified vision platform uses regular IP cameras to provide real-time insights and predictions for daily operations. Its two main products are WeShelf, which estimates product stock levels in real time, and WeFresh, which assesses the freshness of fruits and vegetables by analyzing color, shape and size. In February 2024 Cognitiwe raised €1.0M to support expansion. The firm intends to use the proceeds to expand its market presence and drive growth. No revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the articles.

Participated · Seed · Feb 2024

Getmobil integrates all steps of the second-hand and refurbished electronics value chain—purchase, refurbishment, pricing, inventory tracking and regulatory compliance—into a single digital operating system. Founded by Mehmet Uygun and Zeynep Uygun, the company serves more than 32,000 mobile phone dealers across Turkey, enabling data-driven pricing and stock management. Dealers using Getmobil’s infrastructure have reported approximately 60% revenue growth and a 50% increase in inventory turnover. The platform also powers trade-in and refurbishment programs for major brands such as Apple, Samsung, Hepsiburada, Sahibinden, Troy and Vatan, making certified devices available to consumers. Turkey’s second-hand electronics market is estimated at roughly $8 billion and has recently gained clearer regulatory backing, which Getmobil leverages to standardize an otherwise fragmented space. Post-financing, the company plans to roll out a nationwide “doorstep buyback” model that lets consumers sell devices from home with digital payments. The fresh capital strengthens Getmobil’s balance sheet as it scales both its dealer network and direct-to-consumer services.

Participated · Seed · Jan 2024

ERG Controls builds YIKA, a patent-backed, AI-supported product that tracks hand-hygiene activities via wearable badges and sensors. The system monitors hospital staff and is also positioned for food production facilities, restaurants, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company says it aims to eliminate around 50% of health-threatening risks tied to hand hygiene. ERG Controls was founded in 2020 by Batuhan Ergör and Mehmet Ergör and graduated from the Acıbadem Incubation Program and MigrosUP in 2021. Prior to the raise the team numbered 14 people; with the investment they plan to grow the team and strengthen their global footprint. Legal support for the round was provided by Aylin Sahin, Ph.D. and the Igniters Tech Law team.

Participated · Series A · Dec 2023

Brandefense develops advanced, artificial-intelligence-driven cybersecurity products that help organizations detect and manage digital threats in real time. Its platform concentrates on digital risk protection, brand and reputation security, and broader cyber-defense capabilities as attack surfaces rapidly expand. The company emphasizes a strong engineering culture, a clear product vision, and highly scalable technology designed for global markets. Brandefense’s solutions aim to give enterprises timely insights and automated responses to an ever-growing variety of online threats. Yapay Zeka Fabrikası describes the startup as a deep-tech player with the potential to become a permanent global competitor in cybersecurity. With AI reshaping defensive postures, the investor believes Brandefense can capitalize on this paradigm shift and scale internationally.

Participated · Equity · Mar 2023

Wask is an Istanbul-based digital marketing tool that enables advertisers to control campaigns across Facebook, Google, YouTube and Instagram from a single platform. Its AI-supported software monitors customer visits and provides automatic outputs to increase campaign efficiency. The company is preparing to launch the third version of its marketing software. Wask reports over 6,000 subscribers across more than 120 countries, including the United States, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Argentina and Spain. Since its investment round last year the company says it has increased revenue fourfold and expanded its team to 32 people. The $2.4 million raise is aimed at enhancing its marketing software as it scales globally.