Anka Ventures has officially started operations after completing its formation in 2025 with approval from Türkiye’s capital markets regulator, the Capital Markets Board (SPK).
The fund was established by VLMedia and will invest primarily in early-stage mobile game and mobile application startups, while also covering SaaS, artificial intelligence, and other scalable technology companies.
The launch announcement also credited Neo Portföy for supporting the fund’s setup and highlighted an active model built around strategic support, global network access, follow-on investing, and ecosystem activity tied to Ankara’s mobile community.
Anka Ventures listed its existing investments as Everpixel, PixelByte, Byterise, Oruba Health, and Mükellef, and noted that new investments will continue through the Anka Ventures venture fund.
“Our goal with Anka Ventures is to invest in early-stage startups in the mobile gaming and mobile application vertical, supporting them with active mentorship and our experience.”
Özgür Karayalçın – VP at VLMedia
Previous investments, in brief
- Byterise — Mobile game/app publishing and growth services company. The company has raised an investment round at a $7 million valuation (pre-seed).
- Mükellef — Company formation and financial operations platform (incorporation + ongoing accounting/tax processes). Mükellef has received an investment at a $20 million valuation.
- PixelByte Apps — Consumer mobile apps company focused on AI-powered applications. VLMedia previously invested $400,000.
- Everpixel — Mobile applications company. VLMedia previously made a strategic investment (amount not disclosed).
