Hi everyone,
It’s been almost three weeks since the last episode — thanks for your patience! I’m back with a great conversation that was worth the wait.
In this new episode of TRVC, I sat down with A. Burak Dağlıoğlu, President of the Türkiye Investment and Finance Office. We had a wide-ranging discussion about how global capital is flowing into the country — and where startups fit into that picture.
We talked about:
How Turkey’s startup ecosystem went from a handful of deals in the early 2010s to attracting $5 billion in the last four years
Why talent and demographics are Turkey’s secret weapons in tech
The role of programs like Technology Parks, TÜBİTAK, and BIGG in nurturing early-stage innovation
Challenges around Series A+ funding and exits, and what’s being done to bring larger funds into the ecosystem
The opportunity to create not just unicorns, but regional champions that can scale beyond Turkey
How diaspora networks and dual-hub structures (R&D at home, sales abroad) are strengthening global reach
We also talked about the role of the Türkiye Wealth Fund and Development Fund, and why he’s optimistic about the future despite global headwinds.
🎧 Listen to the episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts
If you’re new here — welcome! TRVC is my podcast where I sit down with investors and ecosystem builders to explore the stories shaping Turkey’s venture capital and startup scene.
I hope you’ll enjoy this conversation as much as I did recording it.
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