A total of $172 million was invested across 87 funding rounds in Türkiye during the first half of 2026, according to new data released by industry monitor startups.watch. The figures highlighted both the continued strength of the country's gaming ecosystem and the challenges facing other sectors seeking growth capital.
The findings were presented at startups.watch's 2026-Q2 Türkiye startup ecosystem event, where industry participants discussed current market trends and the future direction of the country's venture capital landscape.
According to the report, six startups alone, namely Grand Games, TaleMonster Games, Fimple, Lucida, Dataroid and Brix, accounted for 75% of all investment capital raised during the period.
Gaming remains ecosystem engine
Commenting on the findings, startups.watch founder Serkan Ünsal said the gaming industry continues to be the primary driver of Türkiye's startup market.
