Buh-bye 2024! 🎉. 2024 has been nothing short of amazing—full of wins, growth, and some amazing exits. None of this would’ve been possible without our remarkable investors. And to our portfolio companies: your grit and accomplishments keep us inspired every single day. 💪✨

@ElifErguDemiral @akarabey Thanks a lot to @ElifErguDemiral and @GazeteOksijen 🗞️ for the interview, as talking about ecosystem developments with friends and partners is always a joy for us 🤝.

@ElifErguDemiral @akarabey They touched on everything from scaling strategies to staying resilient in tough markets and how sometimes, leaving the familiar river behind is what truly shapes the future.

In his recent chat with @ElifErguDemiral, @akarabey talked about how @212vc works with founders to test their ideas at home, go global fast, and handle the ups and downs of building a company.

From the busy start-up corridors of Türkiye 🇹🇷 to global markets 🌍, every big success starts with a clear vision.

@boltinsightcom @useinsider @fazla_tr @TrioMobil @getmobil @keyrails @AppSamurai @B2Metric @Werover_ @SimyaVC Big cheers to these amazing teams for pushing boundaries, scaling new heights, and building globally competitive businesses right here from our region.🌍. Thanks to @FastCompanyT for listing and recognising the talent in our ecosystem.💫.

From our portfolio: @boltinsightcom , @useinsider, @fazla_tr, @TrioMobil, @getmobil , @keyrails, and @AppSamurai, as well as @B2Metric and @Werover_ from @SimyaVC.🚀.

Happy to see so many of our portfolio companies listed in @FastCompanyT's Startup 100 List this year! 🎉

@B2Metric The result is campaigns that adapt as the customer journey unfolds, personalization that feels human, and returns that make the CFO smile.💸. 📬 Wondering what else is going on at 212? Here is also the behind-the-scenes tea 🍵.💌 Full update here

@B2Metric By combining machine learning, behavioral analytics, and automation, they give brands a kind of crystal ball that is powered by real-time data, not guesswork.🚀.

AI-powered marketing analytics turn those clues into predictions, helping brands craft the right offer. This month we are spotlighting @B2Metric, a company transforming raw customer data into predictive insights.📈.

Today, the smartest brands do not just talk to an audience, they talk to you.🤖. With AI, every scroll, click, and pause becomes a signal, a clue about what a customer wants even before they know it themselves.

While the summer sun lingers, brands are busy turning real-time data into smarter campaigns and stronger results. It is a far cry from the days when marketers sent the same message to everyone and hoped for the best.

🌐 Despite a drop in total deal volume, foreign investor participation increased in H1 2025. 7 of the 17 foreign-backed rounds were in the gaming sector, highlighting its continued appeal. For more details, check out @tubisad_dernek's full post👇.

⚠️ The persistent seed-to-Series A/B gap continues to challenge early-stage founders. 📉 Seed-stage investments (excluding BiGG grants) declined 43% in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024. 🏢 45 new VC investment funds (GSYFs) were authorized, bringing the total to 499 (478 active).

Despite the slowdown, investor appetite in core tech verticals underscores the country’s innovation potential and regional competitiveness. 🌍. Here are some key highlights from the piece:.💸 In H1 2025, a total of $211M was invested across 91 disclosed funding rounds.

Curious about the metrics from the first half of 2025? 📊. @akarabey shared his thoughts on the current state of early-stage funding in Turkiye. The first half of 2025 was a dynamic period for Turkiye’s startup ecosystem, marked by both challenges and promising developments.

@Mastercard @socradar @TrioMobil Wherever they are, they carry the spirit of 212 with them and they’ll always have a place here 🖇️. Here is to lasting bonds and growing together always💫.

Over the years, our alumni have continued their journeys at companies like @Mastercard , Algocor, @socradar , @TrioMobil, and so on, with some returning to support our portfolio as Venture Fellows.

We believe that strong connections outlast job descriptions. We are proud to stay close with everyone who has been part of our journey, from interns and analysts to fellows and operators. The 212 family is built on trust, support, and shared ambition 🌱.

From intern to alumni, once part of the @212vc family, always part of it💙. This week, we came together with our alumni to celebrate the relationships that continue to grow beyond roles and titles. At 212, community is not just a concept. It is the foundation of everything we do.