Ahu Serter is the founder and Managing Director of Arya Women’s Investment Platform. See contact routes.
Ahu Serter is the founder and Managing Director of Arya Women’s Investment Platform, Türkiye’s pioneering gender-focused venture capital platform established in 2013 to support women-led startups through investment, mentorship, and education. Her investment thesis centers on gender-lens investing, targeting high-growth tech startups with at least one female co-founder across sectors including B2C, agriculture, finance, mobility, and life sciences, with a geographic focus on Turkey and expansion across four continents. Arya operates a $20 million fund, Arya Venture Fund, and Serter typically acts as a lead investor in early-stage deals, though specific check sizes are not publicly disclosed. Notable portfolio companies include Hecha, Surgitate, Bardabas, and Tukutukum, all of which are women-led ventures in Arya’s portfolio. Serter is a recognized advocate for gender-lens investing in Turkey, stating that “investing in women is good business and an untapped opportunity,” and she was named Angel Investor of the Year in 2024. She also serves on multiple boards, including Enpara.com and TAYSAD, and leads Türkiye’s Female Strategic Initiative appointed by
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