Investing in Venture Capital Investment Funds (VCIFs) and Real Estate Investment Funds (REIFs)—collectively known as alternative investment funds—is now easier than ever with the Fonmap mobile application. Fonmap enables qualified investors of all levels to invest in future unicorns, companies across diverse sectors like energy, fintech, and telecommunications, and high-potential real estate assets—without dealing with any paperwork.
Although the alternative investment fund market has only a 10-year history in Turkey, it has already surpassed 200 billion TL in size. Now, the newly launched Fonmap app is set to bring fresh momentum to this rapidly growing sector worldwide.
Fonmap is the first and only mobile application in Turkey that fully digitizes access to alternative investment funds. By removing common access barriers faced by individual investors, it opens the door to a much wider investor base. Through Fonmap, investors can discover alternative funds and diversify their portfolios. All funds approved for issuance by Turkey’s Capital Markets Board (CMB) can be tracked via a single platform, and users gain access to funds distributed by partner asset management companies. With just a few taps, investors can take part in promising startups or real estate projects. Investors can view fund details and make investments directly through the app, and registration is completely free of charge.
Digital Access to Startups and Real Estate Investments
Fonmap offers a user-friendly experience designed to simplify the tracking of fund performance. Fund returns can be viewed in comparison to benchmarks such as gold, the BIST 100 Index, and major currency rates, helping investors make more informed decisions. Notifications for newly issued funds, Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) announcements, independent audit reports, and up-to-date market news are all gathered in one place, ensuring quick and reliable access to critical information.
The first asset management companies to enter into distribution agreements through Fonmap include RePie Asset Management, Albaraka Asset Management, Istanbul Asset Management, BV Asset Management, 24 Real Estate & Venture Capital Portfolio, and Neo Asset Management.
Next-Generation Investment Tools
Technologies such as AI-powered investment advisors (robo-advisors) allow individuals to personalize and optimize their portfolios, while blockchain technology enhances transparency and security. Additionally, cryptocurrencies and digital assets are gaining ground as viable alternatives to traditional investment instruments. These innovations provide investors with greater flexibility in portfolio diversification and risk management.
No More Paperwork
Previously, investors had to apply individually to each portfolio management company to access alternative investment funds. Opening a custodial account required signing hundreds of pages of documentation. Those wishing to invest in funds managed by different asset management firms had to repeat this complex process for each company. Fonmap has completely transformed this experience.
With no paperwork required, investors can now easily register on the platform and access multiple funds in one place. By expanding access to alternative investment funds, Fonmap aims to contribute to the sustainable growth of both the startup ecosystem and the real estate market in Turkey.
