Held at GO Bilişim Vadisi Istanbul, the Enabling Cross-Border Investing event brought together investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem leaders across the Türkiye–MENA–UK–Asia corridor, with the aim of strengthening global capital flows and supporting startups’ international growth journeys.
Hosted by GO Bilişim Vadisi Istanbul and organized in collaboration with Tenity, Terminal Istanbul, Leo Capital, A-typical Ventures, and the London Venture Capital Network, the event served as a key platform to discuss multi-regional investment dynamics.
A New Era in Multi-Regional Investing
The program opened with keynote speeches by İlayda Bahadıroğlu, Program Manager at Tenity, and Serkan Türkoğlu, Deputy CEO of Bilişim Vadisi. The speakers highlighted the growing global influence of Türkiye’s startup ecosystem, increasing international investor interest, and Terminal Istanbul’s strengthening strategic role within this landscape.
“Terminal Istanbul Is on Its Way to Becoming a New Global Hub for Entrepreneurship”
In his opening remarks, Serkan Türkoğlu stated:
“This program, realized in collaboration with Tenity, represents a significant step toward Terminal Istanbul’s vision of becoming a convergence point for global capital, knowledge, and talent. In an era where technology is rapidly transforming and ideas cross borders, the success of startups depends on how quickly they integrate into global networks. At Terminal Istanbul, we are building a strong center to support entrepreneurs on this international journey.”
“Our Goal Is to Illuminate Startups’ Global Growth Journeys”
Tenity Program Manager İlayda Bahadıroğlu added:
“Cross-border investment and international expansion are among the most critical topics for entrepreneurs. Through our work with startups across different global hubs, we clearly see how access to the right investors, partners, and markets accelerates scaling. With this event, our aim is to shed light on startups’ global growth journeys and share the practical experiences of funds actively investing across Türkiye, MENA, the UK, and Asia.”
Global Investor Perspectives Shared in Istanbul
During the sessions, Shwetank Verma, Founding & Managing Partner at Leo Capital, shared insights into the fund’s global investment approach and Türkiye’s potential, while Ahmad Nazzal, Investment Director at A-typical Ventures, highlighted opportunities for early-stage technology startups. The discussions underscored Istanbul’s growing appeal as a destination for global capital.
Türkiye–MENA–UK–Asia Axis United at One Table
In the panel session moderated by İlayda Bahadıroğlu, representatives from Leo Capital, A-typical Ventures, and the London Venture Capital Network discussed multi-regional investment processes, international expansion strategies of funds, corporate collaborations, and Türkiye’s rising position on the global innovation map. Participants made concrete assessments regarding the future of cross-border investment.
Following the Q&A session, entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem professionals gathered at a networking session organized to strengthen international connections. Participants also had the opportunity to learn more about the host of the event, the GO Bilişim Vadisi Istanbul Entrepreneurship Office.
