Onlayer Secures Investment from Gelecek Etki Fonu
Deal News | Feb 24, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters

Turunc has advised Gelecek Etki Fonu (Future Impact Fund) in its investment round in Onlayer. This round of investment also saw active participation from Maxis, Global Trust Ventures, and individual investors. Onlayer, notable for its provisioning of onboarding, monitoring, and compliance management tools specifically for banks and payment service providers, received guidance from Cigdemtekin Cakirca Aranci for this deal. Gelecek Etki Fonu, a venture capital fund regulated by the Capital Markets Board, is managed through the cooperative effort of Tacirler Asset Management and Vestel Ventures. The strategic investment aims to bolster Onlayer's offerings and broaden its market presence. The advisory team from Turunc law firm for this transaction included several key figures: Managing Partner Kerem Turunc, Partner Esin Camlibel, Managing Associates Naz Esen and Beste Yildzili Ergul, and Associate Yagmur Aker.
Sectors
- Venture Capital
- Financial Technology
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- Turkey – Gelecek Etki Fonu is regulated by Turkey’s Capital Markets Board, and the advisory firms involved are based in Turkey.
Industry
- Venture Capital – Gelecek Etki Fonu is a venture capital fund participating in this investment round.
- Financial Technology – Onlayer provides technology solutions tailored for banks and payment service providers.
- Legal Advisory – Turunc and Cigdemtekin Cakirca Aranci played advisory roles in the investment deal.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Onlayer | Target Company | Company | Provider of onboarding, monitoring, and compliance management tools for financial institutions. |
Gelecek Etki Fonu (Future Impact Fund) | Investor | Company | A venture capital fund regulated by the Capital Markets Board and managed by Tacirler Asset Management and Vestel Ventures. |
Maxis | Investor | Company | Participated in the investment round for Onlayer. |
Global Trust Ventures | Investor | Company | Participated in the investment round for Onlayer. |
Turunc | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Gelecek Etki Fonu on the investment in Onlayer. |
Cigdemtekin Cakirca Aranci | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Onlayer in the investment deal. |
Tacirler Asset Management | Fund Manager | Company | Co-manages Gelecek Etki Fonu. |
Vestel Ventures | Fund Manager | Company | Co-manages Gelecek Etki Fonu. |