Gulsum Ciraci

Gulsum Ciraci is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and consultancy. As a Founding Partner at StartupFon since January 2018, Gulsum Ciraci focuses on co-investment opportunities in early-stage tech startups. Additionally, as a Founding Partner at Istanbul Startup Angels, Gulsum Ciraci contributes to a private angel investor network in the MENA region. Previous roles include Managing Partner at Startupbootcamp İstanbul and Owner/General Manager at MG Consultancy, where a strong emphasis was placed on supporting SMEs' development in the global market. Additional experience encompasses project management in human resources and business consultancy through positions at Fortune Consulting and Peryod Consulting. Gulsum Ciraci holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Kocaeli University, obtained in 1994.