Gardiyan Secures $2 Million Investment Led by APY Ventures!
Gardiyan, Turkey’s 4th fastest-growing technology company, has successfully completed the investment round initiated to bring its indigenous system security solutions to the global market. The company received a growth investment of 2 million USD in the round led by APY Ventures. This strategic investment, realized with the participation of Yeni Nesil Teknoloji GSYF, İvedik GSYF, and Ostim GSYF under the management of APY Ventures—known for its value-oriented strategy in the entrepreneurship ecosystem—is intended to serve as a driving force for Gardiyan’s global growth targets .
Published At
16 December 2025
Established in Ankara in 2019, Gardiyan has rapidly become one of the sector's key players with the AI-supported system security software it has developed . Ranked 4th in Turkey’s 2024 Fastest Growing Technology Companies list , the company announced that it will utilize this investment to expand its international operations .
Evaluating the investment round, Gardiyan CEO Erol Yılmaz emphasized that this development represents not only a financial resource but also a strategic turning point validating the company's global vision . Yılmaz stated:
"Since our inception at Gardiyan, we aimed not merely to produce software, but to create a true strategic control center for institutions demanding high security and data integrity. As our 'One Platform, Total Control' approach was adopted by our customers, our growth accelerated. To date, we have filled a critical gap in highly regulated sectors such as banking, energy, and the public sector. We aim to transform Gardiyan into a globally recognized technology brand by using this investment for international office openings and critical collaborations." .
Mustafa Keçeli, Fund Manager at APY Ventures, which led the investment round, drew attention to both Gardiyan's success in the Turkish market and its export potential, stating:
"We have been closely following the impact Gardiyan has created in the corporate security market. The reliable position they have achieved in highly regulated sectors such as banking, energy, and the public sector demonstrates the company's true potential. We believe Gardiyan's vision meets a significant need not only in Turkey but also in the global market. We are very excited that this investment will play a critical role in the company achieving its international expansion goals." .
Operating in the field of system security, a sector with a limited number of manufacturers worldwide, Gardiyan develops AI-supported software that is fully compliant with regulations . The platform offered by the company allows institutions to manage, track, and secure all computers, servers, network components, and mobile devices in their inventories from end-to-end .
Offering unique operational superiority to institutions by making critical infrastructures controllable from a single screen—particularly in sectors requiring high security such as banking, energy, finance, and the public sector —Gardiyan continues its journey to become a leading global player in system security through its offices in Europe and the Americas .
