Garanti BBVA unveils lineup for its tech venture acceleration program
Garanti BBVA, in its role as a supporter of startup growth and investment, has revealed the latest cohort of startups joining its renowned Garanti BBVA Partners Tech Program.
These carefully selected ventures have successfully navigated the minimum viable product (MVP) stage, demonstrating robust business models and strong revenue potential. Operating in data, cybersecurity, payment systems, and sustainability, these startups are poised for accelerated growth. The program’s commitment to fostering innovation and attracting investment remains unwavering as it hosts entrepreneurs for the eighth consecutive year. The chosen startups include Usersdot, Ingosa, Evreka, Enqura, and Navlungo.
The five initiatives selected for the Garanti BBVA Partners Tech Startup Acceleration program will receive a comprehensive package of benefits over a six-month period. This includes access to premium office space, personalized mentorship, collaboration prospects with Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA Technology, and its affiliated companies. Additionally, participants will receive advertising and PR support, specialized training sessions and seminars, as well as access to a range of advantageous banking products and services tailored to their needs.
Sibel Kaya, Executive Vice President of Garanti BBVA, discussed the program, stressing the bank's commitment to societal sustainability and economic growth through entrepreneurship. “Since 2015, the Garanti BBVA Partners program has supported startups, aiming to foster innovation and economic development. This year, the program expanded to provide tailored support to startups in response to market changes. The Garanti BBVA Partners Tech program, an extension of this effort, targets technology startups for rapid expansion.” Kaya congratulated the selected startups, wishing them continued success.
About the new startups sponsored by the Garanti BBVA Partners Venture Acceleration Program
Usersdot’s AI-based Datadot platform provides e-commerce merchants with hourly big data analysis, real-time insights, competitor analysis, and push notifications. Ingosa enables SMEs to quickly respond to requests from users with artificial intelligence-based chatbots. Evreka is developing an integrated platform using software and hardware innovations in the waste management sector. Enqura is an AI-based next-generation remote identification platform that was selected by the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology. Navlungo provides end-to-end customs clearance and door-to-door 360-degree delivery services, working with more than 130 logistics companies around the world.