Midas Secures Record $80M Funding, Pioneers Fintech Growth in Turkey

August 20, 2025
Midas Secures Record $80M Funding, Pioneers Fintech Growth in Turkey
  • Midas, a Turkish fintech startup founded in 2020, has secured $80 million in Series B funding, marking the largest fintech deal in Turkey's history.

  • This funding round, led by QED Investors with participation from several international investors including IFC and Spark Capital, brings Midas's total funding to over $140 million.

  • Midas serves over 3.5 million investors in Turkey, providing access to Turkish and US equities, mutual funds, and cryptocurrencies through a single platform, with a fee structure that includes free trading on Borsa Istanbul and $1.50 per US trade.

  • Since its launch, Midas has significantly lowered costs for investors, saving nearly $50 million in transaction fees and eliminating all Borsa Istanbul commissions in 2025.

  • The company aims to build a comprehensive investment ecosystem, unifying all investment needs on one platform, and plans to expand into European markets.

  • The new capital will be used to enhance technological infrastructure, security standards, and expand product offerings, including derivatives trading on Turkish and US equities, starting with US options in September.

  • Recent product launches include margin investing, advanced analytics, and the Midas Pro service, with future plans to offer real-time data and tools for more sophisticated investors.

  • The funding round was led by U.S.-based QED Investors, with participation from the IFC, HSG, QuantumLight, and other investors, reflecting growing investor interest in Turkey’s fintech sector.

  • Midas is investing in security and operational resilience to meet global standards, ensuring a safe and reliable investing experience.

  • QED Investors' Yusuf Özdalga highlighted Midas’s role in unlocking investment opportunities for Turkish users and expressed excitement about its growth prospects.

  • The funds will also support expanding market access, including adding European stock exchange access, and strengthening the company's ecosystem on a single platform.

  • This funding trend indicates increasing investor confidence in Turkey’s fintech sector, exemplified by recent rounds like SiPay’s $78 million in April.

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