Amazon invests in Turkish e-commerce startup Ciceksepeti

Amazon has acquired a minority stake in Ciceksepeti, which operates an online flower and gifts store in Turkey. Founded by CEO Emre Aydin in 2006, the company delivers flowers, jewelry, gourmet products, toys and other gifts to customers across the country, including same-day deliveries in most metropolitan areas.

Headquartered in Istanbul, CicekSepeti currently employs 160 people.