Ahmet Acar

“Sustainable & Well Living” “How to Realize Myself?” Startup Bridge Mentor - Investor - Corporate Coach & Trainer - Keynote Speaker - Sustainability Consultant - Academician - Writer Ladin Houses & Eau de Bosphore

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am an angel investor and startup mentor supporting early-stage founders with strategic guidance, fundraising readiness, and international investor access. My focus is on bridging the Turkish and Portuguese startup ecosystems — helping Turkish startups reach European investors while guiding them on growth, scalability, and investment preparation. I work with startups on retainer + success fee or advisory equity/option models, ensuring our collaboration creates both impact and alignment. ⭐ For European investors, I act as a trusted scout in Turkey, connecting them with high-potential startups to multiply their capital through promising opportunities. With a strong network of investors and accelerators in both countries, I aim to create cross-border opportunities where innovation and capital meet. 🚀 Always open to connecting with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders. I am an experienced (+15 yrs) advisor with a demonstrated history of working in various sustainability areas. Skilled in mentorship, facilitation, leadership, coaching. Strong communication with integrity, awareness, clarity and enthusiasm.

Experience

  • Ahmet Acar Consultancy (10 yrs 4 mos)
    • Startup Bridge
      May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

      Angel investor and mentor bridging Turkish startups with Turkish/European investors as a trusted scout, creating cross-border opportunities for high returns.

    • Sustainability Consultant
      Mar 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

      Corporate Sustainability Certification, EU Projects, Trainings.

  • Motivational Speaker at Self-employed
    Mar 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

    Keynote Talks and Workshop Facilitation at Organizational and Private Level.

  • Corporate Trainer at UTAdemy
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

    Sustainable Life, Leadership, Time Management, Motivation, Project Management, Negotiation and Persuasion Skills, How to Realize Myself?

  • Senior Business Developer at Yesil Mahal
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

    Energy, Water Use, Carbon Emission and Indoor Air Quality Improvement of buildings/facilities through analysis tools based on a set of green building assessment criteria.

  • Lecturer at İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi
    Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 · 10 mos

    Project Design Course at the Department of Internal Architecture and Environmental Design.