8 Traits of a Successful Technology Entrepreneur
Each month, we invite special guests from different disciplines and backgrounds to give our founders new perspectives which they can apply in their companies on a daily basis. One of the latest events was hosted by 212’s own, Dr. Maher Hakim. In addition to being an investor, a coach, a mentor, and an ecosystem builder, Maher […]
123 Joins 212’s Portfolio
We are excited to announce that 123 Form Builder (“123” in short), has joined our portfolio at 212. Since its founding in 2008, 123 has served tens of thousands of customers around the globe, automated processes in many industries — from healthcare to manufacturing to financials, optimized workflows in many business functions — from sales to customer […]
Buh-bye 2020
To say you were a challenge is an understatement. And did we show you. Even amid lockdowns and social distancing, the entrepreneurship ecosystem kept going — working harder, exploring solutions, engaging with different stakeholders, and thinking bigger. It motivated us to all those things to — and to keep focused on the big hairy audacious […]
Investment in Avatao
We are excited to announce our investment in Avatao. Co-founded by Mark & Gabor, the team develops gamified, secure-coding training for software developers and other technology roles using real-life scenarios. Companies from a variety of industries are racing to move into the Cloud in order to digitalize their critical processes. In 2021, companies and individuals provide online systems with critical information, […]
212 backs Artboard Studio
We started the new year off fast despite the continuing uncertainty and turmoil worldwide, caused by COVID-19. We are thrilled to announce 212’s second investment of the year. Artboard Studio, co-founded by Mucahit Gayiran and Hooman Askari, is the newest addition to our ever-growing family. Have you spent hours online to find the right and high-resolution stock images for […]
212 backs Trio Mobil
We are excited to announce our latest investment in Trio Mobil’s Series A Round. The company offers world-class IoT solutions for industrial manufacturing companies leading to significant efficiencies in the production processes. The Internet of Things (IoT) has taken everyday objects and connected them to the Internet. Items such as dishwashers, microwaves, heating systems, lights are […]
212 backs Fazla Gida
Quiz: How much food is wasted around the world each year? (a) 5 million tons (b) 10 million tons (c) 100 million tons (d) Over a billion tons If you picked (d) you’re right. Even though nearly 2.5 billion people live in food insecurity, we’re throwing out food, from grocery stores, restaurants, and households. Lost […]
Metrobi Joins 212’s Portfolio
Restaurants, cafés and grocers procure a substantial portion of food and beverage products from local businesses. These are the authentic products that drive consumer choice. After all, no one appreciates a mass-fabricated bagel or coffee when they go to a café. Patrons expect authenticity, quality, and experience. The economy is challenging for small businesses. It […]
Term sheet talks #1: Valuation / Değerleme [EN / TR]
Yazının Türkçesini sayfanın devamında bulabilirsiniz. It is not very often that we come to the term sheet stage with a company. We may feel like critical perspectives in our objectives and main incentives can go amiss when we do. To put things into perspective, both from the VC and the entrepreneur point of view, we […]
Let’s get ready for 2022!
Before we say goodbye to 2021, we wanted to reflect on 2021 and the happenings in the startup world. From the investors who place trust in us to the portfolio companies that continue to defy expectations, we continue to be amazed. Thank you. Here is a summary of 2021 in numbers: Our portfolio companies continued to […]