Corporate Partnerships

Fast access to the first large customer

Corporate Partnerships

We open doors for portfolio startups to pilot and commercial agreements with banks, telecoms, retailers and industrial companies.

Contact us about corporate partnership

One of the biggest challenges for early-stage startups is reaching the first enterprise customer. Sarmal Ventures shortens this process through fund investors and its partnership network.

How it works

  • Corporate partners: 24 large companies (banks, insurers, telecoms, retailers, energy) are members of the Sarmal Corporate Network
  • Matching: Matching startup needs and solutions with the innovation teams of corporate partners
  • Pilot program: 8–12 week pilots with clear goals; successful pilots convert into commercial contracts
  • Procurement ease: Support in vendor approval processes, security and KVKK compliance assessments

Results

Over the last two years 38 pilots were run, 21 of which resulted in commercial contracts. The average pilot-to-contract conversion time is 5.5 months.

Value for the corporate side

Corporate partners receive early access to selected startups, joint R&D projects and regular briefings on the venture capital market.

To get detailed information on this topic or to schedule a meeting, you can fill in the application form or write to hello@sarmalventures.com.

Scope of service

  • 24 corporate partners
  • 38 pilots, 21 commercial contracts
  • 8–12 week pilots with clear goals
  • KVKK and security compliance support

Corporate Partnerships — get a quote

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Frequently asked questions

At what stage and how much does Sarmal Ventures invest?
We invest from pre-seed to Series A. Initial checks range from USD 250K to 6M. Half of our reserves are set aside for pro-rata in portfolio companies' follow-on rounds.
How does the process work from application to decision?
After you send the application form and pitch deck we respond within 7 business days. If suitable, a 45-minute intro meeting follows, then product, customer and financial review and the investment committee. The average timeline is 21 days.
Do you only invest in startups in Türkiye?
Our priority is startups based in Türkiye or with founders in Türkiye. We also invest in startups targeting Central Asia, the Caucasus and MENA markets with a significant part of the team in Türkiye.
Which sectors do you not invest in?
We do not invest in weapons, gambling, tobacco or fossil fuel extraction. Crypto asset speculation and businesses based only on a consulting or services model that does not scale with technology are also outside our focus.
Is the confidentiality of my pitch deck protected when I apply?
Yes. Documents are reviewed only by the investment team and committee members and are not shared with third parties. Our team is bound by confidentiality, and if you request an additional NDA we can sign one.
WhatsApp +90 212 351 20 00 hello@sarmalventures.com