Ecofolio Kitle Fonlama Platformu A.Ş.

What Ecofolio Kitle Fonlama Platformu A.Ş. does

Ecofolio Kitle Fonlama Platformu A.Ş. is a Turkish equity-based crowdfunding platform founded in 2022 and headquartered in Istanbul. It operates under an activity authorization from Turkey's Capital Markets Board (SPK) issued under the Kitle Fonlaması Tebliği (III-35/A.2), and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Letven Capital, a venture capital and portfolio management firm whose 8 GSYF (venture capital investment funds) collectively manage more than 12 billion TL across 25+ portfolio companies. Ecofolio connects early-stage technology and production startups with both retail and institutional investors through SPK-regulated campaigns, taking a curated, impact-focused approach via its proprietary GENIUS screening framework.

The platform's core technology stack consists of a digital self-service investment portal (ecofolio.com.tr) integrated with e-Devlet for KYC/identity verification, Paratika for payment processing, Takasbank as escrow agent (emanet yetkilisi) for campaign funds, and MKK (Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu) for electronic share registration. Before any campaign is listed, an Investment Committee of at least three members — including at least one Level 3 Capital Markets licensee — reviews feasibility reports and approves issuance. Campaigns run on a fixed 60-day cycle, with minimum investments set at one share at the campaign-defined price (e.g., 700 TL for the G&D campaign).

Ecofolio's revenue model is transaction-based: the platform earns a 10% + VAT commission on funds raised in successful campaigns, invoiced to the issuing startup. Pass-through costs (MKK 0.1% + VAT on base raised amount, Takasbank 0.5% + BSMV on total raised amount) are borne by the startup, while investors pay only third-party payment processing fees (3.70% for credit card, variable for EFT). The company has completed three successful campaigns to date — Super Farm (25M TL, 900 investors), Super Farm 2 (27.5M TL, 331 investors), and G&D İklimlendirme Teknolojileri (21.9M TL, 187 investors) — aggregating 74.4M TL across 1,418 investors. Customer segments span retail investors, institutional/corporate investors (85% of capital in the G&D campaign), technology and production startups, and R&D centers/technology parks fulfilling statutory 3% R&D investment obligations.

Name

Ecofolio Kitle Fonlama Platformu A.Ş.

Legal name

Ecofolio Kitle Fonlama Platformu A.Ş.

Website

https://ecofolio.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ecofolio is an SPK-licensed Turkish equity-based crowdfunding platform, founded in 2022 as a subsidiary of Letven Capital, connecting technology and production startups with retail and institutional investors via SPK-regulated campaigns, Takasbank escrow, and MKK share registration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equity Crowdfunding Platform

NAICS

Other Financial Vehicles (525990), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHADAG

Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Strategy & Corporate Finance Advisory

SECONDARYFSANACAE

Financial Services / Fintech Growth Equity

Financial & Insurance/Private Equity & Venture Capital/Growth Equity Firms

SECONDARYFSAFAAAC

SME / Growth Market Stock Exchanges

Financial & Insurance/Financial Exchanges & Market Infrastructure/Stock Exchanges (Equities)

Keywords

• Equity crowdfunding platform
• Startup investment platform
• SPK licensed crowdfunding
• Impact investing marketplace
• Sustainable startup funding

Headquarters

HQ city

İstanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Platform Commission on Successful Campaigns: Ecofolio charges a 10% + VAT platform service fee on the total funds raised for successful campaigns. This fee is deducted after the funds are transferred to the startup company, invoiced to the startup company. Additionally, MKK (Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu) service fee of 0.1% + VAT on the base raised amount (excluding overfund) is charged to the startup. Takasbank custodian fee of 0.5% + BSMV on total raised amount (including overfund) is also charged to the startup. No listing fee is charged to startups.
2. Consulting Services: Ecofolio optionally provides consulting services to startup companies. Service fees and other charges for advisory services provided by the platform to startup companies are invoiced separately.
3. Payment Processing Fees (Passed Through): Credit card payments incur 3.70% 'payment systems usage fee' charged by the payment service provider at transaction time. EFT transfer fees are variable by bank and borne by the investor. Ecofolio itself does not charge investors any commission or transaction fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ecofolio operates an SPK-licensed equity-based crowdfunding platform that connects technology and production startups with retail and institutional investors in Turkey. Startups raise capital by issuing shares through time-limited campaigns, with funds held in Takasbank escrow and shares registered via MKK upon success. The platform selectively curates impact-focused ventures through a proprietary GENIUS screening framework, charges a 10% + VAT commission on successful campaigns, and provides optional consulting services to issuers.

Product overview

Ecofolio operates as a single unified equity-based crowdfunding platform (not a modular product suite). The platform enables technology and production startups to raise capital from retail and institutional investors through SPK-licensed campaigns. Funded companies on the platform include G&D İklimlendirme Teknolojileri (waste heat recovery technology), Super Farm (sustainable blueberry agriculture), and Super Farm 2 (greenhouse expansion). All campaigns are equity-based where investors receive registered shares through MKK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ecofolio Crowdfunding Platform SPK-licensed equity-based crowdfunding platform that connects high-growth technology and production startups with retail and institutional investors in Turkey. Facilitates campaign management, KYC via e-Devlet, investment processing by credit card or EFT, Takasbank escrow custody, and MKK share distribution.
• Startup Consulting & Advisory Services Optional consulting services provided to startup companies preparing and running crowdfunding campaigns on the platform. Service fees and advisory charges are invoiced separately from the platform commission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74.4 million TL raised across 3 successful campaigns with 1,418 total investors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Takasbank (İstanbul Takas ve Saklama Bankası)coreTechnology or IntegrationTakasbank serves as the Escrow Agent (Emanet Yetkilisi) for all crowdfunding campaigns on Ecofolio's platform. Funds raised are held in trust by Takasbank until campaign completion — if successful, funds are transferred to the startup; if unsuccessful, they are refunded to investors without any deductions. Takasbank also provides fund administration and yield management during the escrow period.
• MKK (Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu)coreTechnology or IntegrationMKK is Turkey's Central Securities Depository. All shares issued through Ecofolio's crowdfunding campaigns are registered electronically in investors' names through MKK. Investors can view their holdings via e-Devlet or MKK's e-Investor (e-Yatırımcı) application. MKK also handles investor identity verification and maintains the official shareholder registry.
• Innovation and Partners A.Ş.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a business partner on Ecofolio's website. The nature of the partnership appears to be related to innovation ecosystem support and potential deal-sourcing for the platform.
• Risk ActiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a business partner on Ecofolio's website, appearing to provide risk management and analysis services supporting the platform's investment evaluation and risk assessment processes.
• PRM FinansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a business partner on Ecofolio's website. PRM Finans likely provides financial advisory, valuation, or consulting services related to campaign preparation and investor reporting.
• İktisad DerneğiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a business partner on Ecofolio's website. İktisad Derneği (Economics Association) is a professional organization that may collaborate with Ecofolio on market development, education, or ecosystem-building activities.
• İhsan YaylaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a business partner on Ecofolio's website. Individual consultant or advisory partner providing financial or strategic advisory services to the platform or its portfolio companies.
• YS Vergi Denetim ve DanışmanlıkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as a business partner on Ecofolio's website. Provides tax audit and consulting services, likely supporting the platform's compliance and the financial reporting requirements of crowdfunding campaigns.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Seedrs: Seedrs is a leading European equity crowdfunding platform with broader international reach, offering a comparable business model of equity-based startup fundraising with retail investor access.
• Crowdcube: Crowdcube is one of the largest UK-based equity crowdfunding platforms, offering similar startup equity fundraising functionality with retail investor participation and regulatory oversight (FCA).
• Republic: Republic is a US-based private investing platform offering equity and other security offerings to retail and accredited investors, comparable in its democratization of startup investing.
• Wefunder: Wefunder is a US-based equity crowdfunding platform operating under Regulation Crowdfunding, comparable to Ecofolio in facilitating retail investor access to startup equity.

Regional players

• Companisto: Companisto is a German equity crowdfunding platform that connects investors with startups, comparable in business model though operating in a different European geography from Ecofolio.
• Startnext: Startnext is a German crowdfunding platform supporting creative, social, and entrepreneurial projects, comparable in crowdfunding intermediation though broader in scope than Ecofolio's equity focus.

Direct peers

• Fonbulucu: Fonbulucu is another SPK-licensed equity-based crowdfunding platform in Turkey, directly competing with Ecofolio for Turkish startup campaigns and retail/institutional investors using the same regulatory framework.
• Crowdfon: Crowdfon is a Turkish SPK-licensed equity crowdfunding platform operating under the same regulatory regime as Ecofolio, directly competing for startup deal flow and investor participation in Turkey.

Others

• Takasbank: Takasbank is Turkey's central securities depository and clearing house, serving as Ecofolio's escrow agent. It is comparable as a critical infrastructure partner rather than a direct competitor, but its services shape the regulatory landscape.
• Letven Capital: Letven Capital is Ecofolio's parent company and Turkish venture capital firm managing 8 GSYF funds with 12B+ TL AUM. It is comparable as the parent ecosystem that sources deal flow and provides follow-on investment, rather than as a direct platform competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecofolio-kitle-fonlama-platformu-a-%C5%9F

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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