in4startups Secures Investment at a 7.5 Million TL Valuation

Founded in April by Ahmet Sefa Bir and Şerafettin Özsoy, in4startups, a network connecting entrepreneurs and investors, has secured investment at a valuation of 7.5 million TL. The investment round included investor Orkun Beyaz and a senior corporate executive, who participated with a 10% stake.

With a mission to help entrepreneurs secure funding, in4startups successfully attracted investment while still in the idea stage, demonstrating its own market viability. The signing ceremony was attended by in4startups’ business partners who supported the investment process, including legal partner Atakan Karataş, founder of Karataş Partners, and financial partner Mesut Şenel, founder of İfastürk.

Since May, the platform has been accepting applications from entrepreneurs and will soon integrate additional planned modules into its website.

Growth Plans and Upcoming Investment Rounds

Before the end of the year, in4startups aims to complete three additional investment rounds to achieve its key growth objectives.

The first round focuses on impact investing, aiming to integrate impact analyses into the startup evaluation process. This initiative aligns with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, providing a service for investors and corporations interested in sustainability-focused investments.

The second interim investment round will support the development of an AI-powered algorithm that will enable automated entrepreneur-investor matchmaking. in4startups has already reached a preliminary agreement with an academic expert from one of Turkey’s top universities to provide consultancy on this project.

At the end of the year, a large-scale investment round will be launched to fund the development of a fully AI-driven system, build a dedicated software team, and expand operations to a global level.

Innovation in Business Model

in4startups’ innovation lies in its detailed analysis process. Entrepreneurs who successfully pass the initial screening undergo startup analysis, entrepreneur analysis, valuation analysis, legal analysis, and financial analysis. At the same time, an investor analysis is conducted to assess investor expectations.

Through its digital platform, in4startups brings together entrepreneurs and investors, managing the entire investment process with the support of its business partners.

Expanding Engagement Across Turkey

Co-founders Ahmet Sefa Bir and Şerafettin Özsoy announced plans to expand their physical presence beyond Istanbul by conducting in-person seminars and visits in various cities to engage with entrepreneurs and investors.