A verified business network, based in Istanbul
Business connections that lead to real opportunities
MeetUp Business Club connects companies, founders and investors through intelligent matching and human support — based in Istanbul, with a global perspective.
No contact details are ever revealed without both sides agreeing.
Membership starts through invitation — but all four paths above are open to anyone and need no account.
Start with your goal
What are you looking to achieve?
Pick the path closest to your goal today. Each one asks its own questions.
I'm looking to investYou want ventures and opportunities that match your investment thesis.Investor path 
I'm building a startupYou need capital, strategic partners, market access or capabilities to grow your venture.Startup path 
I want to grow my businessYou have needs and offers at the same time: customers, suppliers, distributors, partners.Growth path 
I have a specific opportunityYou have a defined objective that needs active, private work — not a feed of suggestions.Opportunity path Invitation-only · Istanbul
A private circle for international business built on real relationships
You build your own network; we provide the room, the curation and the services around it. Meet at a MeetUp Business Club event, then stay in touch on Circle, the club's online layer. The Club is the members' lounge in Istanbul: small closed sessions, meeting rooms, and legal, finance and technology advisors.
How it works
A simple, clear process
Create and verify your profile
Tell us who you are, what you do and what you are looking for.
Define your need or your offer
Specify what you want, or what you can bring to the table.
Get matched, or activate an opportunity
Either you reach the right counterparty, or we work directly on your objective.
Why here
A trusted way to do business
Verified network
Companies, founders and investors are checked before they join.
Relevant matching
Based on real business needs and capabilities, not a contact list.
Private and controlled
Introductions happen only when both sides want them.
Human support
On complex opportunities, the team works alongside you.
The club
More than an online platform
The Istanbul lounge is a private space for business meetings, closed-door sessions and curated events — where relationships become serious.
No invite code? Three ways in
All three start from a real introduction. Pick the one closest to you.
Come to an open session
Open sessions are free for guests. After the session, membership invitations go to the participants it fits.
Upcoming sessionsVisit the lounge
Book a visit, see the space and meet the team.
Request a visitBe referred by a member
If you know a member, ask them to refer you. Referrals are made from inside the member panel.
Start with your goal
Choose your path, or bring us your opportunity.
Tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will show you the next step.