Turkey's 2025 Startup Landscape: Service Sector Dominates with 48.4% Share

In 2025, 48.4% of active startups in Turkey operated within the service sector.

Record Share in the Service Sector

■48.4% – the largest segment of active startups is concentrated in services.

■31.6% – trade ranks second.

■12.4% – industry holds the lowest share.

Contrast Between Trade and Industry Shares

■Trade: 31.6% – driven by expanding regional trade networks.

■Industry: 12.4% – reflects a shift toward service-oriented production.

Impact on Economic Indicators

■Annual growth rate: +3.2% – service growth supports GDP expansion.

■Unemployment: 5.1% – employment gains in services slightly lift job rates.

■Investment inflow: TL 12.5 billion – sectoral investment strengthens the startup ecosystem.

Investors’ Strategic Shift

■Asset allocation: 60% service-sector investments, crucial for risk profile shifts.

■Portfolio diversification: 25% new startup investments reduce risk.

■Investor expectations: 40% growth-oriented, long-term returns.

The startup ecosystem, with its concentration in services, profoundly influences investors’ risk profiles and sector rotation strategies.