Yapı Kredi FRWRD

Yapı Kredi FRWRD is a venture capital firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. As part of Yapı Kredi Bank, it leverages the bank's extensive resources and network to support startups and emerging businesses. The firm focuses on providing funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance to early-stage companies, aiming to accelerate their growth and market presence.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, including banking, fintech, technology, artificial intelligence, software, e-commerce, healthcare, education, energy, consumer goods, logistics, media, telecommunications, and real estate. By targeting these diverse industries, Yapı Kredi FRWRD seeks to identify and nurture high-potential startups that align with its vision of driving innovation and economic development.

Yapı Kredi FRWRD has been actively involved in various initiatives to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Notably, it has organized programs like Yapı Kredi FRWRD Global, which offers selected startups opportunities to expand into international markets such as Estonia, Finland, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Portugal. These programs provide participants with access to global networks, mentorship, and exposure to international investors, thereby enhancing their growth prospects and global competitiveness.