World · North America · 9 hrs ago
Gökçe Güven sentenced to 25 months in US fraud case
Kalder founder Gökçe Güven was sentenced to 25 months in prison in a US fraud case.
The New York-based technology startup’s former chief executive was accused of misleading investors about the company’s finances and customers.
She raised about $7 million from investors using inflated revenue figures and false documents, according to the case.
Güven, who appeared on Forbes’ 2025 “30 Under 30” list, also admitted to fraud, according to one account.
The court ordered her to pay $6.7 million to victims as restitution.
The case also involved false documents in a US visa application, and one account says the visa was later revoked.
Gökçe Güven was sentenced to 25 months in federal prison in the United States for fraud involving her company, Kalder.
She was also ordered to pay about $6.7 million in compensation to victims.
Prosecutors said she misled investors about Kalder’s revenue and customers to raise about $7 million.
Reports said she also used false documents in an application for a US visa.
The sources differ on Güven’s age, describing her as 26 or 27.
- Who
- Gökçe Güven, founder and former CEO of Kalder.
- What
- She was sentenced to 25 months in federal prison and ordered to pay about $6.7 million in compensation.
- When
- The sentence was reported on November 1, 2026. The sources do not state when it was issued.
- Where
- The United States; the case was in New York.
- Why
- She pleaded guilty to fraud. Prosecutors said she misled investors about Kalder’s finances and used false documents in a visa application.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Güven began fundraising for Kalder, according to Haber 7.
Güven was arrested in the United States, according to Diken.
Güven pleaded guilty to fraud, according to Diken; the year was not stated.
News outlets reported her 25-month federal prison sentence and $6.7 million compensation order.
- Prison sentence
- 25 months
- Compensation
- About $6.7 million
- Funds raised
- About $7 million
- Company
- Kalder
- Location of case
- New York, United States
3 sources
What people are saying
Gökçe Güven committed fraud at Kalder. She promised dozens of investors that Kalder’s revenue was growing and its customer base was expanding, none of which was true. She used the same lies and forgery to gain immigration benefits.