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Günce Önür
General Partner, Investor at 135+ startups as VC
Günce Önür is a Partner at Startup Wise Guys, a prominent early-stage VC fund in Eastern Europe with over 450 portfolio companies. With a diverse background in the startup ecosystem and finance sector, she has made significant contributions to various organizations.
Having held roles such as General Partner, Venture Partner, and Advisor at Startup Wise Guys, Günce has demonstrated her expertise in startup portfolio management and investment relations. Her experience also includes working with Keiretsu Forum Angel Investor Network and StartersHub Early Stage VC Fund, where she facilitated funding for numerous startups.
Günce Önür's educational background is equally impressive, with a Master of Science in Computational Science and Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University. She has further honed her skills by completing the VC Unlocked program, focusing on Venture Capital.
Prior to her venture into the startup world, Günce Önür worked in the R&D department of a bank affiliated with UniCredit. Her professional journey includes roles in production management, laboratory research, and various advisory positions, showcasing her versatile skill set and multifaceted experience.
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Gracias Madrid 🇪🇸🇹🇷I had the privilege of attending the Spain - Turkiye Digital Technology Platform event, organized by Ussal Sahbaz and DEİK - Foreign Economic Relations Board in Madrid.
The event highlighted Spain's thriving startup ecosystem, particularly in Madrid and Barcelona, where startups raised approximately €2.2 billion in venture capital investment in 2023. Spain's supportive infrastructure, with over 150 incubators and accelerators, fosters innovation. The event showcased the similarities and business opportunities between Turkish and Spanish entrepreneurship.
Engaging with corporate companies and startups from both countries was enlightening, and learning about Spain's grant initiatives for international companies was particularly valuable. I encourage all startups to explore the available grant and support mechanisms in Spain and Turkiye.
As an investor who previously invested in Turkish and Spanish startups, I am inviting all my investor friends to evaluate and invest in startups from these countries🙌🏻
I would like to extend my gratitude to dear minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır for his valuable time and his sharing.

AND BOOM!🔥 This year we created an investment pool of $1M for startups from Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan during the Baku ID pitch competition🚀
Baku ID is Azerbaijan’s premier startup and innovation event, providing a unique platform to showcase local and regional startups to hundreds of investors. The event offers visibility, offline and online networking, pitching, matchmaking sessions, and investment opportunities! 🙏
To submit your startup for the Pitch Competition, you must have: ✅An MVP-level product that demonstrates your innovation and potential; ✅A compelling problem and solution; ✅A captivating pitch deck; ✅A minimum pre-seed level startup, with an impressive track record of traction.
Register now using the link: https://lnkd.in/denEAR36 #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #investment #event #startups

