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.

ALARA ATAY

Investment Analyst

Alara graduated with an LLM in Law from King's College London, following her graduation in 2020 with an LLB from the University of Exeter. She gained diverse work experience at leading organizations, including Norton Rose Fulbright, Campbell Johnston Clark, and Ernst & Young, focusing on corporate law and international transactions. Additionally, she has experience across various sectors, including the energy sector, wine and olive oil manufacturing, and international trade.

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.

Zeynep HARCANOĞLU

Investment Analyst Intern

Zeynep is currently pursuing a B.S. in Physics at Bilkent University. She has conducted advanced research at institutions like the Max Planck Institute and École Normale Supérieure, alongside analyzing deep tech startups at Hello Tomorrow Turkey. Since July 2024, she has been working as an Investment Analyst Intern at Arya Ventures, combining her technical background with investment analysis.