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About Us
We believe breakthrough advancements in material sciences are the cornerstone to achieving global sustainability targets
We are a venture capital fund investing in disruptive material technologies at the seed to Series A stage that reshape global value chains.
Leveraging 212’s decade-long investment experience and extensive network, 212 NexT is a gateway to innovative deep technology startups with a focus on advanced materials.
We foster direct collaborations between our portfolio startups and global industry leaders in Türkiye.
The first vertically focused deep tech VC out of Türkiye investing globally
Backed by 212; one of Türkiye’s strongest VC with top-quartile returns
Leveraging the unique know-how of a strategic investor base
An ecosystem of seasoned advisors and experts
Addressing a large and growing market within deep tech: Advanced Materials
Potential value for portfolio companies through PoC opportunities and technical expertise
Investment Areas
Advanced chemicals
.. wide-ranging applications for breakthrough innovations across sustainability and decarbonization themes
Recycling for circularity
Bio-based product development
Energy storage & efficiency solutions
Carbon capture & utilization
AI-driven materials discovery
SaaS-like solutions in manufacturing
Advisory Committee
Prof. Dr. H. Volkan Demir
Materials science and nanotechnology at Bilkent University, Turkey & Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Director of Bilkent University – National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and NTU –LUMINOUS! Centre of Excellence for Semiconductor Lighting and Displays
Prof. Dr. Uri Banin
Nanoscience and nanotechnology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Co-founder of Qlight Nanotech (acquired by Merck)
Prof. Dr. Maksym Kovalenko
Functional inorganic materials at ETH ZurichMember of Empa
(Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology)
Prof. Dr. Xiao Wei Sun
Electrical and electronic engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology, China
Co-founder and vice chairman of Singapore-China Association for Advancement of Science and Technology
Our Stories
Partner Network
212 is a venture capital firm that backs bold, growth-stage tech companies across Turkey, CEE, MENA and the diaspora. 212’s time-tested strategy is to advance B2B tech solutions with demonstrated traction, a precise product-market fit, and founders who are ready and eager to scale internationally.
