Team
Balance within our team isn’t just a value—it’s our edge. By uniting diverse perspectives and expertise, we ignite bold ideas and sharper decisions. This synergy empowers us to lead with purpose, drive transformative outcomes, and set new standards for impact.
General Partners
AHU BÜYÜKKUŞOĞLU SERTER
ÖZLEM TÜMER EKE
SANEM TATLIDİL ÖZAL
Team
SELİN ÇELİKEL
Investment Analyst
Selin graduated in 2022 from the Economics department at Boğaziçi University. During her studies, she completed various internships focused on marketing and data analytics at Getir, Eli Lilly and Company, and QNB Finansbank. After graduation, she worked in the marketing department at Nestlé and has been working as an analyst at Arya Venture Capital Fund since October 2023.
MELİSA GÜVENÇ
Investment Analyst
Melisa graduated in 2023 with a major in International Finance and a minor in Marketing from Istanbul Bilgi University. During her studies, she played an active role in the entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem and completed a long-term internship as an investment analyst at twozero Ventures,Techone Venture Capital,Logo Ventures. Since graduating, she has been working as an Investment Analyst at Arya Venture Capital Fund since October 2023.
ELİF DİLARA ARMAN
Investment Analyst
Dilara graduated in 2024 with a major in Industrial Engineering from MEF University. During her studies, she actively engaged in the entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem, completing internships at Vestel Ventures and Fark Labs.Since October 2024, she has been working as an Analyst at Arya Venture Capital, which operates as a sector-agnostic fund.
Oğuzhan Akbaş
Entrepreneurship Associate
Oğuzhan graduated from Dokuz Eylul University in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, and he is currently pursuing an M.S. in Finance Management. He has founded two startups. He also completed internships at TUSIAD and QNB Finansbank. Previously, he served as the curator of the World Economic Forum's youth initiative, Global Shapers Izmir, and was a member of the United Nations Turkey Youth Advisory Board.
Investment Commitee
SELAMİ DÜZ
ÖZGÜR TEMEL
EFSANE ÇAM
CANSEL AKSOY
Advisory Board
AHMET YOZGATLIGİL
AYDIN ERSÖZ
AYTÜL ERÇİL
BANU KISAKÜREK
CENGİZ ULTAV
İLHAMİ KOÇ
İLKNUR İLKYAZ GÜL
MURAT YEŞİLDERE
MÜNTEHA ADALI
NEŞE GÖK
ÖZGE BULUT MARAŞLI
ŞEBNEM KALYONCUOĞLU ÜNLÜ
UMUR ÖZAL
