Cotcast.AI

Based in Istanbul, Turkey, and founded in 2023 by co-founders Emre Balduk (CEO) and Ertuğrul Kazancı, Cotcast. AI provides a platform that delivers global cotton pricing, forecasts production and demand, and supplies market analytics tailored to the cotton industry. In January 2025, Cotcast. AI raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from DCT Trading.

Cotcast. AI offers advanced analytical tools intended for stakeholders in the cotton sector, including farmers, investors, and market analysts. Their primary product, an AI-driven forecasting platform, delivers real-time data on cotton prices, production levels, demand, and market trends globally. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, they provide daily price forecasts and dynamic dashboards, which visualize changes and activities in the cotton market.

Customers benefit from access to comprehensive resources like CFTC reports, USDA supply and demand summaries, and climate data affecting cotton production, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. Cotcast. AI generates revenue through subscription-based access to its data analytics platform, featuring various pricing plans tailored to meet client needs. This model enables businesses to utilize accurate price forecasts and insights, essential for making informed trading and purchasing decisions within the cotton industry.

Their client base comprises cotton traders, agricultural firms, and production companies, relying on these insights to manage risk and refine market strategies.