Turkish technology startups, led by Investment Office, showcased groundbreaking innovations at Slush 2024 in Helsinki, one of the world's premier events for entrepreneurs and investors. Representing Türkiye's dynamic and rapidly growing tech ecosystem, the startups presented cutting-edge solutions across various sectors, including fintech, artificial intelligence, gaming, image recognition, marketing analytics, and healthcare.
Commenting on the event, Investment Office Vice President Bekir Polat emphasized Türkiye's strategic role in global investment, stating: “Türkiye offers a unique entrepreneurial ecosystem with its vast innovative opportunities. Under the visionary leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we actively promote Türkiye's investment potential on international platforms, striving to transform the 'Türkiye Century' into the 'Investment Century.' Inspired by the growing regional and global interest in our country, we remain committed to advancing our efforts under our 'Nexus of the World' campaign."
On the sidelines of Slush 2024, Investment Office hosted a side event titled “Türkiye's Fintech Ecosystem: The Nexus of Innovation," sponsored by Turkish Airlines. The session explored Türkiye's robust regulatory framework and advanced digital infrastructure, positioning the country as a leading destination for fintech investments. Moderated by ScaleX Ventures Co-founder and Managing Partner Dilek Dayınlarlı, the panel featured Figopara CEO Koray Gültekin Bahar, Colendi Co-founder Mihriban Ersin, and Turkish Airlines Financial Technologies CTO Eyüp Yürüsoy. The panelists discussed Türkiye's competitive advantages, including its well-regulated banking system and robust digital infrastructure, which create fertile ground for fintech innovation and global partnerships.