Artificial intelligence startups founded by Turkish entrepreneurs are emerging as success stories, with companies such as fal.ai and Periodic Labs surpassing the $1 billion valuation threshold through recent funding rounds.
According to the 2025 Turkish Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem and Global Impact Report, Turkish AI entrepreneurship has evolved into an international ecosystem.
The report estimates that 1,188 active AI startups currently operate within Türkiye. Including companies founded overseas by Turkish entrepreneurs, the total exceeds 1,400 startups.
The ecosystem remains relatively young, with most companies established after 2020. Between 2024 and 2025, around 180 AI startups secured early-stage funding.
One of the report's central conclusions is that Türkiye's AI ecosystem can no longer be measured solely within its borders.
