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Etohum
Etohum is a Turkish accelerator and seed investor that supports innovative entrepreneurs building internet companies in the new economy. Founded in 2008, it...
Overview
Etohum is a Turkish accelerator and seed investor that supports innovative entrepreneurs building internet companies in the new economy. Founded in 2008, it provides training, mentorship, and support so startups can secure early-stage investments, and connects founders with investors, corporations, and industry professionals. It has organized hundreds of ecosystem events, including Etohum Camp, Startup Turkey, and Startup Istanbul, and has expanded its acceleration program to international startups.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2008
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Turkey
City
Istanbul
Corporate office
Istanbul, Turkey
Principals
Burak Büyükdemir
Founder and CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Etohum?
Founder and CEO Burak Büyükdemir leads investment decisions, supported by an investment committee that includes Nevzat Aydın, the founder of Yemeksepeti. The committee draws on the firm's accelerator pipeline and relationships with co-investors like Hasan Aslanoba and Tim Draper. Final investment authority rests with Büyükdemir, who also directs Etohum's event strategy and international expansion.
How does Etohum source proprietary deal flow?
Etohum sources primarily through its own accelerator program and the annual Startup Istanbul and Startup Turkey conferences, which attract founder applications from across Turkey and EMEA. The firm's partnerships with Galata Business Angels, TÜSİAD, and corporate sponsors like Tüpraş and TEB provide additional inbound candidates. This event-and-alliance model gives Etohum early visibility into startups before they reach broad-market funding rounds.
What is Etohum's relationship with Galata Business Angels and TÜSİAD?
Etohum is closely affiliated with both Galata Business Angels, where co-investor Emre Kurttepeli serves as president, and the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD), where the firm participates in the High Advisory Council. These memberships function as co-investment networks and policy platforms, helping Etohum match portfolio companies with Turkish industrial families and corporate venture arms.
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