500 Istanbul is the Turkish arm of 500 Global providing pre-seed capital, mentorship, and worldwide investor network access for Turkish founders.
500 Istanbul combines deep sector expertise with hands-on operational support, helping founders navigate scaling complexities. The firm's team brings decades of experience across technology and finance.
Based in Istanbul, Turkey, 500 Istanbul is embedded in the local ecosystem, providing portfolio companies with talent, customers, and co-investors that accelerate growth.
Istanbul, Turkey
"500 Global's Turkish arm — pre-seed capital, mentorship, worldwide network."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with 500 Istanbul's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as 500 Istanbul can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.