Fund I: Pioneer impact fund investing in technology-driven sectors including FinTech, EdTech, ClimateTech, AgroTech,… Grant
In context
This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at seed stage, Series A and Series B and growth stage. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Türkiye and any country.
Pioneer impact fund investing in technology-driven startups across FinTech, EdTech, ClimateTech, AgroTech, and LogTech sectors that address societal and environmental challenges. Targets high-growth, scalable startups in Türkiye and beyond.
About this grant
idacapital Investment Fund is an impact-focused venture capital fund that invests in technology-driven sectors including FinTech & Digital Inclusion, LogTech, HealthTech, EdTech, ClimateTech, and AgroTech, primarily in Türkiye and beyond. The fund seeks to catalyze transformation by backing companies that address societal and environmental challenges while achieving financial returns, aligning profit with purpose. The fund looks for anti-fragile, scalable, and disruptive innovative companies that can achieve substantial growth and profitability and capitalize on significant market opportunities. idacapital also operates the Innovate 21st Acceleration & Investment program, a two-phased program offering knowledge, venture capital support, and a 24-week acceleration program for selected startups to develop their businesses, increase market shares, and expand their networks.
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Eligibility
The page does not specify explicit eligibility criteria, but based on the fund's focus, it appears to target early-stage and growth-stage technology companies operating in FinTech & Digital Inclusion, LogTech, HealthTech, EdTech, ClimateTech, AgroTech, and Crossborder E-Commerce sectors, with a geographic focus on Türkiye and beyond.
How it's scored
Applications for the Innovate 21st program are analyzed through a two-stage evaluation system by the fund's team of analysts and advisory board members. The evaluation criteria appear to focus on anti-fragility (addressing societal and environmental challenges), scalability (high growth potential and profitability), and market opportunity (disruptive positioning targeting untapped niches or challenging established industries), though specific scoring weightings are not disclosed.
Key requirements
- ✓Technology-driven business model addressing societal or environmental challenges
- ✓High-growth and scalable potential
- ✓Operating or planning to operate in FinTech, EdTech, ClimateTech, AgroTech, or LogTech sectors
Recent past awardees
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- Revenue Based E-Commerce Enabler
- Smart Contract Model for Agricultural Economy, Trade and Value Chain Finance
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Fund I: Pioneer impact fund investing in technology-driven sectors including FinTech, EdTech, ClimateTech, AgroTech,…?
- Eligibility covers organisations in TR, GLOBAL; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
About this sector
Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.
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