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Istanbul-based Mindtail has raised $2 million in a pre-seed round. APY Ventures led the raise. Inveo Ventures and Ak Portföy GSYF joined as co-investors. Mindtail will spend the money on bringing in new staff, building AI-based production systems, and running marketing tests. The studio is working towards a team roughly three times its current size. A first game title will be announced in the near future. Studio founders bring experience from some of mobile gaming’s biggest titles The studio was founded by R. Tamer Özgen, Umut Yıldız, Sarper Karabağ, and Doğuşcan Öztürk, who built Mindtail around hybrid casual puzzle games…

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If you’re staring at a garage quote and wondering whether to fix your current car or put that money towards another one, you’re not alone. It’s a common crossroads for motorists, and the right answer depends on the numbers as much as the condition of your car. Let’s ground this with three familiar examples: a 2011 Vauxhall Astra worth about £2,000, a 2009 Volkswagen Golf at £4,000, and a 2012 Ford Fiesta around £3,000. All are typical used buys, and all sit in that tricky bracket where big bills can feel hard to justify. The Everyday Jobs That Shouldn’t Scare…

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In 2026, interior design is shifting towards creating living spaces that feel restorative and personal. This trend emphasizes the use of natural materials and soft tones to foster emotional well-being. Small choices, like selecting the right fabric for a sofa, can significantly enhance the comfort and atmosphere of a home.

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There’s a moment in most growing PE firms when the complexity quietly outpaces the structure. It doesn’t announce itself. One week, the team is managing a familiar set of domestic assets, running on established rhythms and local relationships. A few months later, there are calls with advisors in three countries, due diligence running across different legal frameworks, and a portfolio that no longer fits neatly into the processes built to manage it. This is the operational shift that doesn’t get enough attention. The strategic decision to go cross-border tends to be well-documented — the investment thesis, the market opportunity, the…

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