Gaming startups have become one of the strongest pillars of Türkiye's entrepreneurial landscape. Following the success of Peak Games, Türkiye’s first billion-dollar startup, or unicorn, one of the country's leading telecoms and technology companies, Türk Telekom has continued its support for innovation through its venture capital arm and its startup accelerator program.
TT Ventures and Pilot have provided over $3.2 million in funding to 121 technology startups, with a growing focus on gaming and "gamification" technologies. In the coming period, TT Ventures is expected to take new steps specifically targeting the gaming sector.
Of the 121 startups supported so far, 69 have gone on to raise an additional $55 million from domestic and international investors.
Türk Telekom Ventures' portfolio includes startups focused on gaming, esports and "gamification" technologies. While the total investment in gaming has not been disclosed, several mobile game developers have previously received support through the Pilot program.
The company's investment strategy centers on scalable, tech-driven business models with global potential. Executives have identified gaming as a strategic priority, especially where it intersects with artificial intelligence, cloud computing and 5G infrastructure.
The presence of "Gaming and Esports Technologies" and "Gamification Solutions" in Türk Telekom Ventures' official investment categories suggests that dedicated calls for gaming startups may be on the horizon.
Supporting global expansion
To strengthen Türkiye's startup ecosystem and help local ventures scale globally, Türk Telekom recently launched a "Globalization Program" at Stanford University.
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