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TurkSpark AI

Jun 20 · 2 min read

Funding
Swiss Fintech Range Secures $8.3 Million Series A for Hybrid Payment Infrastructure
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Swiss Fintech Range Secures $8.3 Million Series A for Hybrid Payment Infrastructure

Range, a pioneering Swiss fintech company, announced this week that it has secured $8.3 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. This significant capital injection will fuel the expansion of its innovative infrastructure, designed to bridge the gap between stablecoin and traditional payment systems for businesses globally. The funding round saw participation from both established fintech-focused venture capital firms and prominent crypto-native funds, underscoring the growing convergence of traditional finance and the digital asset economy.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 20 · 2 min read

Spotlight
Vedana Therapeutics Emerges from Stealth with $46 Million Series A to Tackle Migraine Prevention
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Vedana Therapeutics Emerges from Stealth with $46 Million Series A to Tackle Migraine Prevention

In a move set to potentially redefine migraine treatment, Vedana Therapeutics, a new biotechnology startup, has emerged from stealth with a substantial $46 million Series A funding round. The company is focused on developing novel "anti-PACAP" therapies, aiming to provide effective prevention for patients who do not respond to existing treatments. This strategic entry into the biopharmaceutical landscape highlights a growing focus on addressing unmet needs in chronic pain management.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 20 · 2 min read

Spotlight
Turkish Fintech Midas Eyes Super-App Status with Planned Entry into Payments Sector
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Turkish Fintech Midas Eyes Super-App Status with Planned Entry into Payments Sector

Midas, the Istanbul-based retail investment application, is reportedly preparing to enter the payments sector, signaling an ambitious move towards becoming a financial super-app. This development, highlighted by a Bloomberg report on June 19, 2026, marks a pivotal moment for the company, which currently serves 3.5 million users with its investment offerings. The expansion aims to broaden Midas's utility beyond stock and crypto trading, integrating everyday financial transactions into its platform.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 20 · 2 min read

Funding
AI-Native Clinical Platform Telepatia Secures $33M Series A to Scale Across Latin America
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AI-Native Clinical Platform Telepatia Secures $33M Series A to Scale Across Latin America

Telepatia, an AI-native clinical platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, has officially closed a $33 million Series A funding round. The investment was led by [Andreessen Horowitz](https://a16z.com), with notable participation from industry heavyweights including Palantir CTO [Shyam Sankar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyamsankar), Rappi founder [Simón Borrero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonborrero), and Nubank founder [David Vélez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidvelez).

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 20 · 1 min read

Spotlight
Turkish Startups, Including AI Platform Pixselect, Head to We Make Future 2026 in Bologna
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Turkish Startups, Including AI Platform Pixselect, Head to We Make Future 2026 in Bologna

The participation of Turkish startups at a major international event like We Make Future 2026 is crucial for their global expansion and for attracting foreign investment into the Turkish ecosystem. It highlights the government's commitment to supporting tech entrepreneurship and fostering international collaboration under the 'Century of Turkey' vision.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 20 · 2 min read

Launch
Tilia Impact Ventures Expands 'CEE Summer of Impact' Accelerator to Turkey
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Tilia Impact Ventures Expands 'CEE Summer of Impact' Accelerator to Turkey

Tilia Impact Ventures has officially launched the second edition of its flagship 'CEE Summer of Impact' program, marking a pivotal expansion for the Turkish startup ecosystem. For the first time, pre-seed and seed-stage impact startups from Turkey and Greece are invited to join the cohort alongside companies from the Central and Eastern European region.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 20 · 2 min read

Funding
Dream, a Sovereign AI and Cyber Defence Startup, Secures $260 Million Funding Round
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Dream, a Sovereign AI and Cyber Defence Startup, Secures $260 Million Funding Round

Dream, an Israeli CyberTech startup focused on sovereign AI and national cyber defense, has announced a significant $260 million funding round, pushing its valuation to an impressive $3 billion. The company, which serves governments and critical infrastructure with its Atlas platform, achieved this milestone just three years after its establishment.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 20 · 2 min read

Exit
Turkish Competition Board Approves Uber's Acquisition of Getir's Delivery Business with $500M Investment Pledge
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Turkish Competition Board Approves Uber's Acquisition of Getir's Delivery Business with $500M Investment Pledge

In a significant development for Turkey's burgeoning tech ecosystem, the Turkish Competition Board announced on Friday its approval of Uber Technologies Inc.'s acquisition of the delivery business arm of Getir. This strategic move, initially agreed upon in February, marks a pivotal moment for both global and local players in the on-demand delivery sector. The approval comes with a crucial condition: Uber has committed to investing a substantial $500 million in Turkey.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 20 · 2 min read

Spotlight
South Korean Startup RebuilderAI Unveils 'Brand-Exclusive 3D CAD Design-Generation AI' at VivaTech 2026
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South Korean Startup RebuilderAI Unveils 'Brand-Exclusive 3D CAD Design-Generation AI' at VivaTech 2026

At VivaTech 2026 in Paris, South Korean startup [RebuilderAI](https://www.rebuilderai.com/) captured attention by unveiling its advanced AI agent, VRING:ON. The company, specializing in AI-driven design-to-manufacturing automation, showcased a groundbreaking system capable of generating brand-exclusive 3D CAD designs and manufacturing data. This innovation marks a significant step forward in industrial design, allowing for the seamless transition from conceptualization to production.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 19 · 2 min read

Funding
Arcade AI Secures $60M Series A to Standardize AI Agent Authorization
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Arcade AI Secures $60M Series A to Standardize AI Agent Authorization

Arcade AI, a startup focused on the critical infrastructure of AI agent authorization, has announced a $60 million Series A funding round. The investment was led by SYN Ventures, with participation from major industry players including Morgan Stanley and Wipro Ltd. This significant capital injection arrives as enterprises increasingly struggle to govern the complex web of autonomous agents being deployed across their internal systems.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 19 · 2 min read

Funding
DeepSeek Secures Staggering $7.4 Billion in Inaugural Funding Round, Valuing AI Giant at Over $50 Billion
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DeepSeek Secures Staggering $7.4 Billion in Inaugural Funding Round, Valuing AI Giant at Over $50 Billion

DeepSeek, a prominent Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has announced a monumental $7.4 billion (50 billion yuan) in its inaugural funding round, establishing a valuation exceeding $50 billion. This colossal investment highlights the escalating global competition and significant capital allocation towards advanced AI model development. The funding structure reportedly involved investors placing capital into a limited partnership managed by CEO Liang Wenfeng, a mechanism that allows him to maintain substantial control over the company.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 19 · 2 min read

Spotlight
Alibaba.com Report Highlights Surge in Solo Entrepreneurship Fueled by AI
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Alibaba.com Report Highlights Surge in Solo Entrepreneurship Fueled by AI

The global entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with artificial intelligence emerging as a pivotal force in lowering barriers to entry for solo founders. A recent analysis by Alibaba.com, based on over 15,000 applications to its CoCreate Pitch competition, indicates a dramatic increase in single-person businesses. The report highlights that 71% of this year's applicants are solo entrepreneurs, a sharp rise from 40% in the previous year's competition.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 19 · 1 min read

Funding
AI Legal Tech Startup Turbo Law Secures $3.8 Million Seed Funding Led by Revo Capital
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AI Legal Tech Startup Turbo Law Secures $3.8 Million Seed Funding Led by Revo Capital

This funding round for Turbo Law highlights the growing global investment interest in specialized AI solutions within the legal tech sector. Revo Capital's lead investment, from a prominent Turkish VC, underscores the increasing role of Turkish capital and expertise in backing innovative startups with global ambitions, even if they are based abroad. It also signals confidence in AI's potential to revolutionize complex, knowledge-intensive industries like law.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 18 · 3 min read

Funding
Leadbay Secures $4.3M Seed Round to Uncover 'Digitally Scarce' SMB Leads
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Leadbay Secures $4.3M Seed Round to Uncover 'Digitally Scarce' SMB Leads

Leadbay, a startup with roots in both France and the US, has successfully closed a $4.3 million seed funding round, spearheaded by prominent accelerator Y Combinator. The investment also saw participation from Rebel Ventures, Roosh Ventures, Inovexus Ventures, TS Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Bright Ventures by Bright Data, Transpose Platform, Deel Ventures, and various angel investors. This capital injection is set to fuel Leadbay's mission to expand its US go-to-market team in San Francisco, enhance its AI inference model through a research partnership with Sorbonne University, and grow its engineering team.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 18 · 2 min read

Funding
XDOF Launches with $70 Million Funding to Power Physical AI with Robotics Data
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XDOF Launches with $70 Million Funding to Power Physical AI with Robotics Data

In a significant development for the burgeoning field of physical AI, [XDOF](https://www.siliconangle.com/2026/06/18/robotic-teleoperation-data-startup-xdof-launches-70m-funding/), a startup specializing in robotics training infrastructure, has announced its launch with a substantial $70 million in funding. The investment round saw participation from prominent venture capital firms including [Thrive Capital](https://thrivecap.com/), [Spark Capital](https://www.sparkcapital.com/), [Andreessen Horowitz](https://a16z.com/), [Lux Capital](https://luxcapital.com/), and [WndrCo](https://wndrco.com/). XDOF's mission is to address one of the most pressing challenges in artificial intelligence: enabling machines to safely and effectively interact with and navigate the physical world.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 18 · 3 min read

Funding
Pramaana Labs Secures $27M Seed Round to Tackle AI Hallucinations with Formal Verification
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Pramaana Labs Secures $27M Seed Round to Tackle AI Hallucinations with Formal Verification

In a significant development for the artificial intelligence landscape, Pramaana Labs, a startup dedicated to ensuring the verifiable accuracy of AI systems, announced today the close of a $27 million seed funding round. The investment was spearheaded by prominent venture capital firm Khosla Ventures, with additional participation from Accel, Boldcap, Nexus Venture Partners, Premji Invest, and Unbound. This substantial capital injection underscores a growing industry focus on the reliability and trustworthiness of AI, particularly as these technologies penetrate highly regulated sectors.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 18 · 1 min read

Spotlight
Turkish Mobile Gaming Soars: Dream Games and Peak Games Dominate 80% of Revenue as Market Outpaces Global Growth
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Turkish Mobile Gaming Soars: Dream Games and Peak Games Dominate 80% of Revenue as Market Outpaces Global Growth

This report underscores the Turkish mobile gaming ecosystem's remarkable resilience and strategic evolution. Its ability to outpace global growth and pivot towards monetization efficiency, despite declining downloads, signals a mature and highly competitive market. The dominance of local players like [Dream Games](https://dream.games/) and [Peak Games](https://www.peak.com/) also highlights the strong indigenous talent and capacity for creating globally successful titles.

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TurkSpark AI

Jun 18 · 2 min read

Spotlight
Tilia Impact Ventures Expands 'CEE Summer of Impact' Accelerator to Turkey
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Tilia Impact Ventures Expands 'CEE Summer of Impact' Accelerator to Turkey

Tilia Impact Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), has officially launched the second edition of its flagship 'CEE Summer of Impact' program. In a significant expansion for the 2026 cohort, the firm is now inviting pre-seed and seed-stage impact startups from Turkey and Greece to apply alongside those from the CEE region.