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Leap is a company.
Leap has raised $400.0M across 16 funding rounds.
Key people at Leap.
Leap has raised $400.0M in total across 16 funding rounds.
Leap operates a retail-as-a-service platform designed to empower brands in establishing and scaling their physical store presence. The company provides a comprehensive, turnkey solution that integrates store development, operational management, and data-driven insights. Its technology enables efficient deployment of branded retail spaces, allowing businesses to seamlessly transition and expand their omnichannel strategies into brick-and-mortar environments.
The company was founded by Amish Tolia and Casey Golden in 2018, stemming from the recognition that many successful digital-first brands struggled with the significant capital and operational complexities of opening physical stores. Their insight was to create a shared infrastructure and expertise model, mitigating these challenges and democratizing access to physical retail for a new generation of brands. This approach leverages collective resources to streamline the otherwise fragmented process of store expansion.
Leap serves a diverse portfolio of brands seeking to deepen customer engagement and expand market reach through a physical retail footprint. Its platform allows these companies to bypass traditional hurdles, focusing instead on brand experience and product. The long-term vision for Leap is to build the world's largest network of branded retail stores, fostering a more dynamic and accessible retail ecosystem for both brands and consumers.
Leap has raised $400.0M in total across 16 funding rounds.
Leap's investors include 645 Ventures, BITKRAFT Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Creandum, Equal Ventures, foobar.vc, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Jungle Ventures, Lakestar, Lightbank, Market One Capital.
LEAP Investment is a Türkiye-based venture capital firm dedicated to providing "smart capital" to early-stage technology startups, combining financial investment with hands-on consultancy, mentorship, and network access.[1][3] Its mission centers on transforming bold visions into scalable, globally competitive businesses by supporting entrepreneurs from proof-of-concept through pre-prototype stages and beyond, with a focus on business development, feasibility validation, product commercialization, and international market entry.[1][3] Key sectors include early-stage tech innovations, particularly those with high growth potential in local and global markets; as a founding partner of Ankara TEKMER, it accelerates Türkiye's entrepreneurial ecosystem through pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments.[3] By October 2024, it had participated in 12 funding rounds, backed 9 startups, and executed 3 follow-on investments, fostering strong founder-investor relationships and providing sector-specific insights.[3]
LEAP Investment emerged as a founding partner of Ankara TEKMER, a Turkish tech incubator, with a clear focus on nurturing early-stage tech startups in Türkiye.[3] While specific founding year and key partners are not detailed in available sources, the firm launched with a commitment to "smart money"—capital paired with active involvement—distinguishing it from passive investors by closely tracking founders at every development stage.[1][3] Its evolution has emphasized expanding from local support to global market access, leveraging a network of investors and industry experts to deliver mentorship, strategic guidance, and international connections, thereby building sustainable enterprises amid Türkiye's growing startup scene.[1][3]
LEAP Investment rides the wave of Türkiye's burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem, capitalizing on government-backed initiatives like Investment Office Türkiye and incubators such as Ankara TEKMER to fuel early-stage tech innovation.[3] The timing aligns with rising global interest in emerging markets, where startups need more than capital—they require mentorship to navigate commercialization and international expansion amid economic shifts favoring tech scalability.[1][3] Market forces like increasing venture activity in pre-seed/seed stages and demand for "smart money" in underserved regions work in its favor, positioning LEAP to bridge local talent with global opportunities.[1][3] It influences the ecosystem by fostering founder success, enabling follow-on growth, and promoting Türkiye as a hub for tech ventures with worldwide potential.[3]
LEAP Investment is poised to deepen its role in Türkiye's tech acceleration, likely expanding its portfolio through more Series A deals and international co-investments as global funds eye emerging markets.[3] Trends like AI-driven product roadmaps, M&A for scaling (as seen in peer portfolio dynamics), and heightened focus on mentorship will shape its trajectory, amplifying its impact on high-potential startups.[2][3] Its influence may evolve by strengthening global networks, potentially drawing more cross-border partnerships and solidifying Türkiye's position in early-stage tech funding—transforming bold visions into the next wave of scalable innovators.[1]
Key people at Leap.
Leap has raised $400.0M across 16 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $20.0M Other Equity in January 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Soyio | $325K Seed | — | Imagine Ventures |
