AStart

Run by Workup.

AStart is the insurance-technology vertical of Workup in Istanbul, developed jointly by Anadolu Sigorta's AI Factory and Is Bankasi Workup. It runs roughly three months in person and ends with a showcase event, also covering AI, health and energy. An AStart Venture Capital Investment Fund is mentioned for eligible startups but no amount is published, and equity terms are not stated for this vertical.

Investment
Not disclosed
Equity taken
Not disclosed
Duration
13 weeks (Shorter than Europe & C. Asia median 26 wks · Shorter than global median 20 wks)
Format
in person
Cadence
Not disclosed
Location
Istanbul, Turkiye

Sectors

How to apply

Official website

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Last verified 2026-09-07.