Investment Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu participated in a Q&A session with Revo Capital's Founding Partner Cenk Bayrakdar during the 4th Revo Building Bridges Event held in Istanbul by Revo Capital. The event, aimed at fostering connections and innovation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, featured discussions on various topics, including corporate strategies, artificial intelligence, fintech, and sustainability in energy.
During the session, Dağlıoğlu addressed inquiries regarding Türkiye's FDI landscape and the strategies to enhance its global market share. Reflecting on Türkiye's performance in attracting FDI, Dağlıoğlu highlighted Türkiye's resilience, particularly during the post-COVID period, noting, “Back in 2023, we attracted USD 10.6 billion FDI. Our global FDI market share is around 1 percent and we are working to increase this to 1.5 percent."
Regarding Türkiye's startup ecosystem, Dağlıoğlu underscored the importance of global exposure for startups and the role of prestigious events like Revo Building Bridges in facilitating market access and investor connections. He elaborated on Türkiye's new FDI strategy that focuses on enhancing the investment environment competitiveness, integrating into global value chains, digital and green transformations, and developing qualified human resources.
Dağlıoğlu also highlighted the Office's support to international companies, stating, “Türkiye is positioned to solidify its status as a global hub, supported by a mature startup ecosystem and all relevant stakeholders. As the Invest in Türkiye team, we remain dedicated to supporting all stakeholders within this entrepreneurial ecosystem, including VCs, investors, and startups."
Revo Capital is the largest venture capital (VC) firm in Türkiye, having raised significant funds to invest in innovative B2B or B2C startups across Türkiye, Eastern Europe, and the Baltics. With a focus on supporting entrepreneurs and fostering innovation, Revo Capital aims to contribute to the growth and success of the startup ecosystem in the region.