Growth Circuit is an investment fund under ODTU TEKNOKENT, focusing on seed and early-stage technology startups. They provide initial funding and follow-on investments based on the progress and success of the companies. The firm also runs an accelerator program in partnership with UC Berkeley Innovation Acceleration Group, guiding founders to post-validation and post-revenue stages, with subsequent funding opportunities to help startups qualify for Silicon Valley standards.
Notable portfolio companies include Thundra, which has raised $4 million. Key decision-makers at Growth Circuit include CEO Serdar Raşit Alemdar and Community Manager Rohit Chhetri. The firm emphasizes a hands-on investment philosophy, offering mentorship from institutions like Babson Global and leveraging their Silicon Valley connections. This unique approach provides startups with not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a robust network of industry experts.
Growth Circuit - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies2
Current Portfolio Count2
Top Investment Stages
Seed1 (50.0%)
Series A1 (50.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 50%Series A 50%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
