Founder Control vs. Investor Protection: How to Strike the Balance Under the Turkish Commercial Code (TTK)? For foreign VCs investing in Turkish companies, the real negotiation is often about “Founder Control vs. Investor Protection: How to Strike the Balance Under the Turkish Commercial Code (TTK)?” In practice, the question is: how can founders keep enough […]
When an international investor asks “How are liquidation preference, anti-dilution and vesting mechanisms structured under Turkish law?”, the real concern is whether the familiar VC protections from common-law jurisdictions can be safely replicated under Turkish corporate law. The short answer is: they usually can – but only if the deal is carefully engineered through a […]
For foreign investors looking at Turkish tech and digital businesses, “KVKK + GDPR Compliant Start-up: Before VC Investment” is no longer a nice-to-have slide at the end of the data room; it is part of core legal and reputational due diligence. A target that mishandles data, ignores explicit consent requirements or transfers personal data abroad […]
When we talk about “Investing in Crypto & Web3 Startups Under the Shadow of Regulation”, we are really asking one core question: how can foreign investors back Turkish crypto and Web3 ventures without being blindsided by regulation? Turkey is a large, crypto-savvy market with millions of retail users, but it is also moving rapidly towards […]
For international investors, “Crisis Communication and the Law: Reputation Management for VCs in Leaks, Data Breaches and Scandals” is no longer a theoretical topic. A single portfolio company’s leak, harassment scandal or data breach can quickly become a story about the venture capital fund itself, its culture and its governance. Legal exposure, regulatory scrutiny and […]
How Protected Is a VC Really in a Turkish Startup Bankruptcy or Concordato? When foreign investors look at the Turkish ecosystem, the question “how protected is a VC really in a Turkish startup bankruptcy or concordato?” is usually left to the last slide of the deck – until something goes wrong. Turkish law has its […]
IP Due Diligence: Who Really Owns the Start-up’s Intellectual Property? For any foreign investor looking at a Turkish tech or innovation company, one of the first questions in an IP review should be: “IP due diligence: who really owns the start-up’s intellectual property?” The start-up’s core value is usually its software, algorithms, brand, designs and […]
Cap Table Hygiene in Turkey from a VC’s Perspective: Which Structures Drive Investors Crazy? When we talk about cap table hygiene in Turkey from a VC’s perspective, we are really talking about one simple question: can an investor clearly understand who owns what, on what terms, and with which future dilution risks? For foreign founders […]
Inheritance in Turkey when a foreigner owning real estate or a company dies often raises complex questions about which country’s law applies, which court is competent and how heirs can actually transfer or liquidate assets in Turkey. For families living abroad, the combination of Turkish succession rules, private international law and corporate rules can be […]
Short-Term Residence Permit in Turkish Law is the main route for foreigners who want to stay in Türkiye longer than their visa allows, without immediately applying for a long-term or work-based status. This permit is based on the Turkish Law on Foreigners and International Protection and is issued for a limited time, usually up to […]