DiscoverTRVC - The Turkish VC podcastTRVC #08: Sina Afra's take on the Turkish VC scene with 55 Angel Investments, 12 Exits, 1 Big Vision
TRVC #08: Sina Afra's take on the Turkish VC scene with 55 Angel Investments, 12 Exits, 1 Big Vision

TRVC #08: Sina Afra's take on the Turkish VC scene with 55 Angel Investments, 12 Exits, 1 Big Vision

Update: 2025-04-29
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Sina Afra — serial entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most influential figures in Turkey’s startup ecosystem, from founding Markafoni, to making 55 angel investments and achieving 12 exits.

Sina shares an unfiltered look at:

  • Why he left corporate life for startups
  • How Turkey's VC and startup scene has evolved
  • Founder One, Turkey’s first impact-focused VC fund
  • Lessons from investing in startups like Dollar Shave Club
  • What’s broken in Turkish venture capital and how to fix it


👉 Whether you're a founder, investor, or curious about startups in emerging markets, this is a must-watch

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TRVC #08: Sina Afra's take on the Turkish VC scene with 55 Angel Investments, 12 Exits, 1 Big Vision

TRVC #08: Sina Afra's take on the Turkish VC scene with 55 Angel Investments, 12 Exits, 1 Big Vision

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