Financial technology and gaming ventures remained the dominant forces in Türkiye's startup ecosystem as they saw a record investment activity in 2025.
Turkish startups attracted a total of $589 million across 306 funding rounds last year, according to data from the industry monitor startups.watch. Fintech and gaming accounted for 68% of total capital allocation, helping the ecosystem maintain its resilience despite challenging global economic conditions.
While investors highlighted the growing importance of globally-oriented ventures, major Turkish institutions such as Türk Telekom, Işbank, Akbank, Sabancı Holding and Esas Holding continued to support the ecosystem through strategic investments.
Fintech sets new record
Fintech startups reached their highest-ever investment level in 2025, attracting $219.7 million in capital, surpassing the previous year’s $196.6 million.
With 39 separate funding rounds, the sector remained the ecosystem's second most active vertical. Startups such as Sipay and Midas played a central role in breaking this record, securing some of the year's largest deals.
Gaming emerges as flagship sector
The gaming industry followed closely behind fintech, raising $180.9 million in 2025 to become the second most-funded vertical. Turkish game studios continued to top the list of sectors attracting foreign investor interest, reinforcing their position as the ecosystem's global showcase.
In a landscape where just seven startups – Midas, Good Job Games, Sipay, EasyCep, Cyper Games, Bigger Games and Getmobil – accounted for 62% of total investment volume, gaming companies stood at the center of capital concentration.
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