Founded in April 2022 by Ahmet Sefa Bir and Şerafettin Özsoy, in4startups, a digital investment network connecting entrepreneurs with investors, has successfully raised funding at a ₺7.5 million valuation. The investment round saw 10% participation from investor Orkun Beyaz and a senior executive from a corporate firm.
By securing investment at the idea stage, in4startups has not only proven its market relevance but also demonstrated the effectiveness of its own model. The signing ceremony was attended by key partners involved in managing the investment process, including Atakan Karataş, founder of Karataş Partners (legal partner), and Mesut Şenel, founder of İfastürk (financial partner).
Scaling the in4startups Platform for Growth
Since May, in4startups has been accepting applications from startups and plans to integrate additional platform modules in the near future. To achieve three key growth objectives, the company is preparing for three additional investment rounds before the end of the year:
- Impact-Driven Investment Round
- This round will incorporate impact analysis into startup evaluations.
- The platform aims to align with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and provide investment opportunities for sustainability-focused investors and corporate firms.
- AI-Powered Matching Algorithm Investment Round
- This funding round will focus on developing an AI-driven algorithm that automates investor-startup matchmaking.
- A leading academic from one of Türkiye’s top universities has already been engaged as a consultant to guide this development.
- Major Global Expansion Investment Round
- At the end of the year, in4startups plans to launch a large-scale funding round to:
- Build an AI-powered software development team
- Develop a globally scalable investment platform
- Take strategic actions for international expansion
- At the end of the year, in4startups plans to launch a large-scale funding round to:
A Data-Driven Innovation in Investment Matching
The in4startups model is built on rigorous analysis and digital innovation. Startups that pass the preliminary screening undergo a comprehensive evaluation process, which includes:
- Startup analysis
- Entrepreneur assessment
- Valuation analysis
- Legal due diligence
- Financial assessment
Additionally, investor expectations are measured through an investor analysis, ensuring strategic alignment between startups and potential investors. in4startups’ digital platform brings entrepreneurs and investors together, managing the entire process end-to-end with the support of its business partners.
Nationwide Outreach to Entrepreneurs & Investors
in4startups Co-Founders Ahmet Sefa Bir and Şerafettin Özsoy announced their plans to expand their engagement beyond Istanbul, stating:
“In addition to our ongoing efforts, we will be conducting physical visits and seminars in other cities to connect with both entrepreneurs and investors, sharing our vision and fostering collaboration.”
With AI-driven investment matchmaking, impact-focused funding, and a scalable global expansion strategy, in4startups is set to revolutionize the investment landscape by making entrepreneur-investor connections more efficient, data-driven, and globally accessible.
