BinYaprak

What BinYaprak does

BinYaprak is a Turkey-based digital sisterhood platform that operates as a privately held for-profit entity (Binyaprak Bilişim Medya Danışmanlık Organizasyon ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi) headquartered in Istanbul, established as an initiative under TurkishWIN (Turkish Women's International Network). The platform serves women across Turkey — with explicit inclusion of supportive male members — through a freemium web application that combines member profiles, a curated content library (Keşfet), structured 1:1 mentorship matching (Milyon Kadına Mentor for STEM-aged young women and Kadın Girişimci Mentorluk Programı for women entrepreneurs with Akbank sponsorship), peer-support circles (İş Arama Kız Kardeşlik Çemberi), university club training (Eşitliyoruz Kulüp Programı across 40+ campuses), a storytelling campaign (Hikaye Hasadı), and in-person events across Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Bodrum, and online. The technology stack is a legacy PHP/MySQL web build with CMS frameworks and social login via LinkedIn and Google; no mobile app is in market.

The platform institutionalizes its model through a layered partnership ecosystem that includes Akbank (flagship mentor-program sponsor), TED University and XSIGHTS Research & Consultancy (co-producers of the annual Kadın ve İstihdam research), UNDP Turkey, UN Women Turkey, EMCC Türkiye (mentor training), and WEPs curriculum alignment for the university club program. Distribution is primarily community-led and event-driven: free self-serve web signup, organic social (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X), email newsletter, content/SEO, and direct corporate outreach for tiered Kurumsal Katkı (Corporate Membership) packages spanning content, community, mentoring, and knowledge contributions.

Monetization is indirect. Individual membership is free, and the platform's stated policy is to avoid one-off event or campaign sponsorships in favor of long-term corporate collaborations and recurring institutional partnerships. The headline revenue drivers are the corporate membership tiers and named program sponsorships (Akbank being the most prominently disclosed), supplemented by research collaborations, volunteer-driven mentorship, and a lean in-house team of 1–10 employees supplemented by interns across six functional roles. No venture funding, equity raise, M&A, or leadership succession is disclosed in the available data.

Name

BinYaprak

Legal name

Binyaprak Bilişim Medya Danışmanlık Organizasyon ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi

Website

https://binyaprak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BinYaprak is a Turkey-based digital sisterhood platform, founded under TurkishWIN in Istanbul, offering free 1:1 STEM mentorship matching, peer-support job-search circles, university club training, and career storytelling for women, funded via tiered corporate memberships with Akbank as the flagship sponsor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Professional Community & Mentorship Platform

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mentorship, Coaching & Office-Hours Platforms (MPACALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mentoring, Coaching, Alumni Networking & Peer Support Platforms (EDAFAMAN), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

Keywords

• Women mentorship platform
• Digital sisterhood community
• Career networking platform
• STEM mentorship program
• Women empowerment community

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership & Partnership Programs: BinYaprak generates revenue through corporate membership and partnership programs where companies join as institutional partners. Corporate members co-develop platform and programs, learn from each other, and expand reach. The platform offers structured corporate engagement including content sharing, community participation, mentorship program contributions, and long-term collaborative projects. Single-event or campaign-focused partnerships are generally not considered.
2. Free Membership with Premium Engagement: Basic membership is free for individuals (women and supportive men). The platform builds a large community base through free access to content, events, groups, mentor discovery, and free education resources. This drives engagement that attracts corporate partners and creates indirect monetization through institutional relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

BinYaprak is a free-to-join digital sisterhood platform that connects Turkish women through curated career content, structured mentorship matching (notably the Milyon Kadına Mentor STEM program and Kadın Girişimci track for women entrepreneurs), peer support circles such as the İş Arama Kız Kardeşlik Çemberi job-search cohorts, university-club leadership programs, and a network of in-person and online groups and events. The platform combines content publishing (Keşfet hub), storytelling (Hikaye Hasadı), free education, and corporate-sponsored mentorship tracks. Revenue is generated through long-term corporate membership and institutional partnerships.

Product overview

BinYaprak is a digital sisterhood platform built by TurkishWIN as a multi-layered women\'s empowerment ecosystem. The core platform centers on content discovery and peer storytelling (Keşfet/Hikaye Hasadı), layered with structured mentoring programs — most prominently the "Milyon Kadına Mentor" 1:1 STEM mentoring program, which matches young women (15–25) with sector leaders, and the "Kadın Girişimci Mentorluk Programı" for women entrepreneurs. Supporting programs include peer networking groups and events, the "İş Arama Kız Kardeşlik Çemberi" 8-week job-search support circles, and the "Eşitliyoruz Kulüp Programı" for university clubs. The platform also offers a writer contributor program, virtual internship roles, and a corporate partnership tier. The ecosystem is anchored in the broader TurkishWIN network, with Akbank as a named sponsor of mentoring initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Milyon Kadına Mentor: A mentorship program that connects young women in STEM with industry leaders for mentorship matching, aiming to reach one million mentorship connections in 10 years.
• İş Arama Kız Kardeşlik Çemberi
• Eşitliyoruz Kulüp Programı
• Hikaye Hasadı

Products and services

• Milyon Kadına Mentor A 1:1 digital mentoring program that connects young women (15–25 years old) in STEM fields with sector leaders via a structured matching platform, providing defined mentor and mentee onboarding flows and ecosystem support. Aimed at the long-term goal of reaching 1 million mentorship matches.
• Hikaye Hasadı (Story Harvest) A social storytelling initiative where women share personal stories about overcoming gender-based barriers, published on the platform and promoted through events (Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Bodrum, online) and social media using the #HikayeHasadi hashtag.
• İş Arama Kız Kardeşlik Çemberi (Job Search Sisterhood Circle) An 8-week peer support circle format pairing job-seeking women (18–50, earthquake-affected priority) with HR specialists and career coaches in cohorts of up to 5, with weekly online meetings, CV review, and LinkedIn optimization coaching.
• Eşitliyoruz Kulüp Programı A 5-week leadership program for university clubs, providing training on gender equality, peer exchange circles, and WEPs (Women's Empowerment Principles) application, with participation from 40+ Turkish university clubs.
• Kadın Girişimci Mentorluk Programı A dedicated mentoring track for women entrepreneurs, supported by Akbank, pairing female founders with experienced mentors (including Ahu Serter of Arya and Esra Bezircioğlu of Tek Bilişim & Edalp Bilişim) to support business growth.
• Kurumsal Katkı (Corporate Membership) Corporate partnership and membership tier providing long-term collaboration on platform and program development, positioning corporate members within the TurkishWIN employer network for employer branding and talent access.
• Paydaş Ol (Partner Program) A stakeholder partnership program offering four tiers — content, community, mentoring, and knowledge — enabling organizations to contribute content, mentor mentees, host events, and expand reach via the BinYaprak ecosystem.
• Keşfet (Explore Content Hub) A content discovery section featuring thousands of articles and videos from members covering career exploration, free education, role-model stories, and gender equality topics, organized by category and searchable by filter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Milyon Kadına Mentor program aims to reach 1 million mentorship matches in 10 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• TurkishWINcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBinYaprak is a TurkishWIN initiative. TurkishWIN (Turkish Women's International Network) is a global network of Turkish women and their supporters. TurkishWIN provides institutional support, leadership, research partnerships (e.g., Kadın ve İstihdam research with TED University and XSIGHTS), and the broader network ecosystem within which BinYaprak operates. BinYaprak is explicitly identified as 'Bir TurkishWIN girişimidir' (a TurkishWIN initiative) across all platform materials.
• AkbankflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkbank sponsors the 'Mentorunu Bul' (Find Your Mentor) program and the 'Kadın Girişimci Mentorluk Programı' (Women Entrepreneurs Mentorship Program) on BinYaprak. Akbank's KOBİ (SME) Marketing Department Head, Dr. Hale Cide Demir, serves as a mentor in the program. Akbank executives appear as featured mentors, demonstrating a deep corporate engagement with the platform.
• Askıda Ne VarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAskıda Ne Var collaborated with TurkishWIN and Xsights on a research project surveying 3,000+ university students on campus inclusion. The research findings (%36 receive information about gender equality studies, %44 demand gender equality training) informed the design of the Eşitliyoruz Kulüp Programı. Askıda Ne Var is a founding program partner in the Eşitliyoruz Kulüp Programı.
• KAAD (Kadın Adayları Destekleme Derneği)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAAD is listed as a Program Partner (Program Paydaşı) in the İş Arama Çemberleri (Job Search Sisterhood Circles) initiative, supporting earthquake-affected women in their career search through the peer circle program.
• PERYÖN (Türkiye İnsan Yönetimi Derneği)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPERYÖN is listed as a Program Partner in the İş Arama Çemberleri initiative and provided the İç Anadolu regional partnership for the 2025 Kadın ve İstihdam Araştırması conference. PERYÖN also collaborates on the Türkiye'nin Mühendis Kızları Leadership Certificate Program.
• PWN Istanbul (Professional Women's Network Istanbul)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPWN Istanbul is listed as a Program Partner (Program Paydaşı) in the İş Arama Çemberleri initiative, supporting the peer circle program for earthquake-affected women job seekers.
• EMCC Türkiye (Yönderlik ve Koçluk Derneği)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMCC Türkiye provides mentorship training and accreditation for the Milyon Kadına Mentor program ecosystem. Their support includes training sessions for mentor program partners and their own program participants, and they are a Network Partner in the İş Arama Çemberleri. EMCC Turkey also provided support for the mentorship training meetings held every two months in the mentor ecosystem.
• Networking Akademi (BNA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetworking Akademi is listed as a Development Partner (Gelişim Paydaşı) in the İş Arama Çemberleri initiative, providing learning and development resources to participants.
• UNDP TurkeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNDP Turkey is listed as a Development Partner (Gelişim Paydaşı) in the İş Arama Çemberleri initiative, contributing development resources and credibility to the program.
• TED UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTED University collaborated with TurkishWIN and XSIGHTS Research & Consultancy on the 'İstihdamda Kadın' (Women in Employment) research series, including the 2022 and 2025 editions. TED University's Sociology Department faculty members participated as researchers and speakers in the annual conference presenting research findings. This partnership produces original research that drives the platform's advocacy and program design.
• Xsights Research & ConsultancyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerXsights Research & Consultancy is the primary research partner for TurkishWIN's Women and Employment research series. Xsights conducted the 2022 and 2025 'Kadın ve İstihdam' surveys (N=3,000+ and N=1,000 respectively), analyzed findings, and co-presented results at annual conferences. The research provides data-driven credibility for BinYaprak's programs and advocacy work on gender equality.
• Limak FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimak Vakfı developed and runs the 'Türkiye'nin Mühendis Kızları' (Turkey's Engineering Girls) project since 2015, in partnership with the Turkish Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services, Ministry of National Education, and UNDP. The project is promoted on BinYaprak's platform and is part of the broader STEM mentorship ecosystem. It provides scholarships, mentorship, coaching, English training, leadership certification, internship and employment to female engineering students in Turkey.
• Bahçeşehir ÜniversitesiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Network Partner (Ağ Paydaşı) in the İş Arama Çemberleri initiative, contributing university-level networking and student access to the program.
• UN Women TurkeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Network Partner (Ağ Paydaşı) in the İş Arama Çemberleri initiative. UN Women's Private Sector Partnerships Team Lead participated as a speaker in the 2025 Kadın ve İstihdam Araştırması conference.
• WEPs (Women's Empowerment Principles)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Eşitliyoruz Kulüp Programı trains university club leaders on implementing the UN Women's Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in their clubs and campuses, in collaboration with the Global Compact Turkey. The WEPs framework is integrated into the program's curriculum.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PWN Global (Professional Women's Network): International federation of professional women's networks with mentorship, leadership development, and corporate partnerships. PWN Istanbul is already a BinYaprak program partner; comparable as a peer/professional women's network with structured mentorship offerings.
• Lean In: Sheryl Sandberg-founded women's empowerment community with mentorship circles, content, and corporate partnership programs. Directly comparable in mission (women's career advancement) and community-driven mentorship model.
• AAUW (American Association of University Women): Nonprofit providing scholarships, mentorship, and STEM equity programming for women and girls, with university club-style chapters. Comparable in mission, university engagement model, and structured mentorship for women in education and careers.
• Ellevate Network: Global professional women's network offering mentorship circles, peer connections, and curated content for career advancement. Directly comparable as a digital sisterhood community combining mentorship, peer groups, and events targeting professional women.
• TurkishWIN: BinYaprak's parent organization and a global network of Turkish women that runs mentorship programs and events in the same Turkish women's empowerment ecosystem. Directly comparable as a sister community supporting women's career advancement through networking and content.
• EMCC (European Mentoring & Coaching Council): Professional body for mentoring and coaching with national chapters (including EMCC Turkey, a BinYaprak partner) that accredit mentors and run training. Directly comparable in the structured mentorship training and accreditation ecosystem.
• Girlboss: Digital media and community platform for women focused on career content, mentorship, and storytelling. Directly comparable in combining curated content, role-model storytelling, and a community for young professional women.

Broad incumbents

• ADPList: Global, well-funded online mentorship platform with a wider reach and a modern product experience. Comparable as a digital mentorship marketplace that competes for the same end-user attention, though broader and less localized than BinYaprak.
• Women Who Code: Global nonprofit community focused on women in technology offering mentorship, events, and content. Comparable as a large-scale women's tech community, though BinYaprak focuses more broadly on women across industries (not just STEM).

Regional players

• KAGIDER (Turkish Women Entrepreneurs Association): Turkish nonprofit association promoting women entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and policy advocacy. Comparable as a Turkey-based women's professional ecosystem with mentorship programs and corporate/government engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/binyapraktan
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/BinYaprak/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/binyaprak
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/binyaprak
• Instagraminstagram.com/binyaprak

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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