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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 early-stage disruptive material technologies 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.

Our Core Strengths

Leveraging the unique know-how of an industrial investor base

Addressing a large and growing vertical within deep tech: Advanced Materials

Creating value for the portfolio through PoC and production partnership opportunities

Built on a network of experienced advisors and industry pioneers

Backed by 212; a top-tier VC with a proven track record of top-quartile returns

Investment Areas

We invest in disruptive materials technologies to capitalize on global sustainability trends

Sustainable polymers

Biomaterials & Functional materials

Composites

Advanced chemicals

Recycling & Circularity
AI-driven materials development
Sustainable energy
Carbon capture, utilization & storage

... in everyday industries that touch human lives

Chemicals

Plastics

Packaging

Electronics

Textile

Automotive

Steel

FMCG

Construction

Energy

Team

Çağlar Urcan

General Partner

Gizem Yağız​

General Partner

Semra Naz Ozal

Investor

Partner Network

Our strategic partner network empowers us to achieve a global impact.

Established in 1952, Akkök Holding is a leading Turkish industrial group, focusing primarily on chemicals, energy, composites and real estate sectors. Akkök boasts ownership of 24 operational subsidiaries globally.

212 is a VC firm that invests primarily in early-stage B2B startups across Türkiye, CEE, MENA and the diaspora. 212 has a top quartile performance with notable exits including Iyzico and Insider.

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