Büyütech specializes in the development of smart camera systems that grant vehicles the ability to perceive their surroundings akin to human perception. Having secured close to $7 million in funding across two rounds, their dedication to advancing automotive technology is evident. Notably, prominent players in the Turkish automotive sector, including Ford Otosan and TOGG, count among their clientele. The production center in Bilişim Vadisi has churned out over 100,000 cameras, boasting an annual capacity of 800 thousand units. Furthermore, the company has recently inaugurated its own camera production facility, underscoring its commitment to innovation and expansion within the industry.
Intenseye stands out as a pivotal player in employee health and safety, providing an advanced artificial intelligence platform designed to mitigate the risks of accidents and injuries within factory and warehouse settings. With a cumulative investment exceeding $90 million, predominantly from international backers, the company has garnered widespread recognition. Serving clients in over 25 countries and 40 cities worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, Intenseye safeguards the well-being of over 100,000 employees. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, Intenseye's platform has successfully identified 36.5 million unsafe acts and conditions, prompting 10.1 million user interventions in 2023 alone, underscoring its commitment to proactive safety measures and risk mitigation strategies.
Artiwise, using artificial intelligence to ensure sustainable customer satisfaction, provides services to numerous valuable brands in the automotive, banking, and telecommunications sectors. Operating with offices in Turkey and the United Kingdom, Artiwise launched its “Voice of the Customer Platform” in 2023 following a $600,000 investment.
B2Metric offers an artificial intelligence-based analytic solution that manages processes such as risk scoring, customer movement prediction, segmentation, campaign, and price optimization. The venture continues its operations in the global market, having received investments in 2023 that pushed its total investment amount over $1.5 million. B2Metric collaborates with international brands like Avis, Allianz, BKT Bank, Metlife, as well as national brands including Türk Telekom, AktifBank, Gain Medya, and Tofaş.
Established with the mission of eliminating the barriers created by blindness through the power of technology, BlindLook combines artificial intelligence and voice to make brands’ products and services understandable and actionable for the visually impaired. Founded in 2019, BlindLook continues its work with offices in the United States and Turkey. The initiative has also partnered with leading companies in Turkey and around the world, such as Amazon, BSH, Orkid, and Pantene, through its EyeBrand project.
Eyedius transforms existing security cameras into an intelligent security system that alerts of risky situations using its developed artificial intelligence technology. With patented and award-winning technologies, Eyedius offers security solutions suitable for businesses of all sizes. The venture has accelerated its growth in both Turkey and the global market, raising approximately $600,000 in investment rounds that included Boğaziçi Ventures, StartersHub, and Ak Portföy among its investors.
Glocalzone continues its successful operations, enabling users to bring products from abroad through travelers. Since its inception, Glocalzone has received investment four times, securing 420,000 Euros in its bridge funding round in 2022.
Hextech Green, providing food production unaffected by outdoor conditions through its developed technology, has introduced a new dimension to agricultural production with 28 different products aimed at solving issues in the agriculture sector. Its Planting Mix product enables healthy plant production year-round with minimal water and without sunlight. In 2021, Hextech Green received investment based on a valuation of $1.7 million from investors including Keiretsu Forum and Lonca GYSF. The venture continues its growth journey with exports to five different countries.
iUGO Teknoloji, which transforms the dynamics of the vehicle tracking sector and driver habits into a learning model to develop efficient driving solutions, received a $1 million investment from Otokoç Otomotiv in 2023. The venture continues its operations in the international market.
With an eco-friendly and sustainable production approach, Laska, a high-tech company that upcycles end-of-life tires, has become one of the two ventures worldwide producing recovered carbon black (rcb) suitable for rubber parts in the automotive sector. This achievement is in collaboration with Tofaş-Fiat. Compared to conventional methods, their technology saves 2.5 tons of carbon dioxide per tire. In 2021, Laska received a $1.4 million investment from RHEA GSYF, APY Ventures, and angel investors.
Nanomik, which produces next-generation natural biofungicides and various solutions to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables, received consecutive investments from TRAngels in 2017. In 2019, the venture won the DeepTech award at the Climate Launchpad competition, funded by the EU and aimed at entrepreneurs developing clean technologies. It also received an award at the Biomimicry competition held in the United States. In 2022, Nanomik secured approximately 850,000 Dolars in investment from Rockstart, TRAngels, Coşkunöz Holding, İTÜ ARI Teknokent, and Arya Women’s Investment Platform.
Delifer Enerji, which began its operations in 2019, has contributed to saving 1.48 billion tons of water in 12 million homes and businesses over the past three years as of 2023. This was achieved through their aerators, which are the first in the world to use bioplastic material made from olive pits, a completely natural and locally sourced material, for water conservation. Initially producing within the İTÜ Çekirdek incubator, the venture continues its activities in collaboration with İSKİ to promote a more sustainable world.
Pin Smart Drink produces Turkey’s first sugar-free, calorie-free, preservative-free, and colorant-free vitamin-enriched iced tea. The company operates in the markets of America, the UK, and Switzerland.
Pubinno, established in 2015, enables stakeholders in the keg beer ecosystem to manage their operations more efficiently using artificial intelligence and robotic technology. Ending 2023 with a growth rate of 119%, Pubinno’s total investment has surpassed $2.3 million. In 2024, the venture continues to expand its operations in the United States with reinvestment from twozero Ventures.
Rackle, which enables the management of all bank accounts through a single platform simultaneously and with high security, serves not only Turkey but also Europe and the Middle East. Accessing over 3,000 banks in 13 countries, the venture received an investment of 535,000 Dolars in 2023.
RNV.AI, using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, optimizes processes such as predicting customer behaviors and managing transfer processes in the retail sector. The company has been operating since 2020. Having secured $1.1 million in investment, RNV.AI counts major corporate firms like Boyner, Les Benjamins, Calvin Klein, The North Face, Skechers, D&R, English Home, Kayra, Bluemint, Vans, and Timberland among its clients, and continues to increase its impact in the sector each year.
Sensemore, utilizing AI-powered tools to optimize machine performance and reliability, provides end-to-end solutions tailored to customers’ needs, aiming to minimize carbon emissions and downtime. By 2023, Sensemore conducted 1.4 million measurements cumulatively and identified 22,000 faults. As of 2024, the company operates in more than 15 countries, serving over 70 corporate clients and collaborating with more than 25 global partners.
Syntonym, providing a secure solution for data anonymization and synthetic face generation to protect individuals’ privacy, joined the Alchemist Program with the aim of expanding in the US, Europe, and the UK markets. After winning the Big Bang competition in 2020, the venture has raised approximately $1.3 million in investment rounds to date. In 2023, Syntonym was recognized by Sifted Magazine as one of the top early-stage startups to watch in the EU.
VSight, providing first-class remote collaboration and digital workflow solutions for industrial enterprises supported by augmented reality, operates in more than 30 countries with over 150 users. The platform counts over 20 partners including Google and Microsoft. In 2021, the venture secured approximately 900,000 Euros in investment from Startup Wise Guys, Estonian Business Angels, and Cocoon Ventures.
WASK, which enables the centralized management of digital advertisements on a single platform, uses its AI-powered software to analyze the behavior of visitors on websites and mobile applications. This allows users to reach more potential customers and target the most accurate audience with lower budgets. By 2023, the venture had expanded to over 120 countries with thousands of subscribers, achieving a fourfold growth in the past year. The total investment amount has exceeded $3 million.
