BV Growth II | Artificial Intelligence Fund
Designed for investors who want to capture the winners of the AI era at an early stage, Turkey-based and globally connected. BV Growth II offers not only financial returns but also strategic partnerships.
Our Thesis and Positioning
BV Growth II is a minimum 50 million USD fund, targeting investments in 18–20 startups from pre-seed to Series A. Its main focus is the application layer of artificial intelligence, which delivers scalable and fast-commercializing solutions, while also selectively backing deep-tech founders. Turkey is becoming a unique hub for AI development and scaling thanks to its strong engineering talent, competitive costs, and regional access. Alongside Turkey-based startups, BV Growth II also invests in diaspora founders and Asian opportunities, allocating part of its capital to accelerate cross-border growth.
About BV Portföy
Early-stage leadership & strong network: Leads rounds of 1.5–2M USD, supporting founder-focused growth, with reserves for follow-ons.
Proven execution capacity: BV Growth I delivered 39 investments and 2 exits in just four years, showing discipline and experience.
Ecosystem impact: Mobilizes the community through events like BV AI Summit, gathering 1000+ participants and boosting visibility, customers, and investors.
BV Growth II | Artificial Intelligence Fund
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Barış Özistek
Managing Partner & CEO | Boğaziçi Ventures
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Burak Balık
Managing Partner | Boğaziçi Ventures
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