Boğaziçi Ventures’ Exit: Perculus Acquired by Constructor Tech!

BV NEWS
March 5, 2025




Perculus, one of Turkey’s leading online education platforms and a portfolio company of Boğaziçi Ventures, has been acquired by global edtech company Constructor Tech. Through this acquisition, Perculus aims to expand its AI-driven education solutions and accelerate its entry into global markets.

This strategic acquisition once again highlights the value of Boğaziçi Ventures’ technology-focused investments. Having contributed to Perculus’s growth within Turkey’s expanding edtech ecosystem, Boğaziçi Ventures continues to support its portfolio companies in becoming globally competitive.

Barış Özistek, CEO of Boğaziçi Ventures, commented:

“Perculus has proven how important it is to develop technologies that can compete with global giants. I would like to congratulate the founders, Cem Atacık and Zafer Gürel, as well as the entire team. With Constructor Tech, they are now embarking on a global journey where we will be hearing their name more often. We are also delighted that our Boğaziçi Ventures Growth I Fund has achieved its second exit in just four years.”

Currently used by over 200,000 instructors and more than 350 higher education institutions, Perculus will benefit from Constructor Tech’s expertise in artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs), becoming an even smarter and more efficient platform.

Cem Atacık, Founder of Perculus, stated:

“After securing a strong position in the Turkish market, we are now focused on global expansion. Education is a universal need, and thanks to Constructor Tech’s global network, we are ready to explore advanced applications beyond higher education. This collaboration marks a significant step in shaping the future of education worldwide, while continuing to serve our customers in Turkey with the same team and an even broader product range.”

Boğaziçi Ventures remains committed to investing in high-growth technology ventures in Turkey and globally. The firm focuses on strategic verticals such as artificial intelligence, fintech, gaming, digital health, and education technologies, helping start-ups scale worldwide. The success story of Perculus exemplifies the financial and strategic support Boğaziçi Ventures provides to entrepreneurs.


About Boğaziçi Ventures

Boğaziçi Ventures is a leading alternative investment company focused on establishing and managing funds that invest in technology companies across different verticals and geographies, while creating high-level added value for its portfolio companies.

So far, Boğaziçi Ventures partners and team have made investment decisions in over 100 technology companies, actively engaging in entrepreneurship and supporting founders on their path to international success with mentorship and know-how transfer.

The group companies of Boğaziçi Ventures also establish and manage tailored funds according to investor needs and provide digital asset custody services.


About Perculus

Perculus is a digital education platform offering comprehensive solutions for distance learning. It helps instructors and students create more interactive and effective online learning experiences.

Equipped with advanced features such as user management, reporting, content hosting, and other remote education tools, Perculus makes education accessible from anywhere while enabling instructors to manage their classes more efficiently and enhance student learning outcomes.


About Constructor Tech

Constructor Tech is a global technology company providing a comprehensive platform for research and education. Leveraging expertise in machine intelligence and data science, it develops solutions for schools, universities, corporate training programs, alternative certifications, and professional sports.

By offering innovative technologies that cover education, management, learning, and research processes, Constructor Tech supports users in their digital transformation journey. Its core mission is to make education and research more efficient through AI-driven knowledge models that can be customized, scaled, and advanced to preserve institutional knowledge, enhance educational experiences, and accelerate scientific progress.


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