Observed Signal · Apr 30, 2025 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Revo Capital secures $86M for Turkish startups
Revo Capital, a Turkish venture capital firm, announced the first close of its third fund, Revo Capital Fund III, with $86 million secured toward a $100 million target. The fund will invest in engineer-founded Turkish startups at Series A and B stages, focusing on fintech, B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, health technology, energy, and gaming. AI is treated as a horizontal catalyst across all sectors. Cornerstone investors include IFC and KfW DEG with $20 million each, and EBRD with $15 million. Other participants include Türkiye Development Fund, Finberg, Eksim Ventures, Inveo Ventures, and Yıldız Ventures. The fund plans initial investments up to $5 million, with follow-on funding up to $10 million per company. A dedicated 'Seed Pocket' will target pre-seed and seed startups with investments ranging from $250,000 to $500,000.
This fund raise signals continued investment in AI-driven tech startups, including potential adtech/martech innovations, but it is not exclusively focused on the advertising industry.
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- Revo Capital announced the first close of Fund III with $86M, targeting $100M.
- IFC and KfW DEG each committed $20M, while EBRD committed $15M.
- The fund focuses on fintech, B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, health technology, energy, and gaming.
- AI is treated as a horizontal catalyst across all portfolio sectors.
- Initial investments will be up to $5M per company, with total exposure up to $10M.
- A dedicated 'Seed Pocket' targets pre-seed/seed investments of $250k-$500k.
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