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DOMiNO Ventures

About

We are focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Gaming and Web3 startups from Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Turkey with global vision and ambition to create DOMiNO effect for better future.

We Invest In

  • Competitive and distruptive business models
  • Global scaling potential
  • Qualified and collaborative founders and teams
  • Ideas that have high potential and create new markets

Our Focus

We invest in Artificial Intelligence, Gaming and Web3 startups from Turkey, Central Asia and Eastern Europe with global vision and ambition to create DOMiNO effect for better future.

Investment Criteria

Who? Visionary tech entrepreneurs with a global focus

When? Pre-seed to Series A

Sector? Sector Agnostic

How Much? 100K-1M EUR for Pre-seed/Seed Stage, 400K-2M EUR for Growth Stage startups

Our Values

Experienced Investment Team: We value different perspectives, which means working with a team of all ages, educational and professional backgrounds.

Creating Value Approach: Providing operational support to accelerate startups’ scaling potential and fund management process.

Multisectoral Investment Experience: Collective investment management experiences in different areas.

Local Access and Know- How: Regional coverage with local access and know-how in different countries for startups.

Global Network Support: We support startups with our wide investor clients and partnerships globally.

Rapid and Agile Investment Structure: We create a rapid and agile investment structure for fund management and investment process.

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