TRVC18: A. Burak Dağlıoğlu on Attracting Global Investment to the Turkish Startup Ecosystem

Описание: Discover how Türkiye is attracting global investment into its startup ecosystem. In this TRVC episode, A. Burak Dağlıoğlu, President of the Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, also known as Invest in Türkiye, shares insights on venture capital, foreign direct investment (FDI), and why Türkiye is becoming a hub for tech startups and regional champions.

We cover the journey of the Investment and Finance Office, its role in attracting international capital, and how public policy, sovereign wealth funds, and development banks are shaping the ecosystem. Dağlıoğlu shares insights on Türkiye’s unique advantages—talent, demographics, geography—and explains why the focus is shifting from counting unicorns to building regional champions.

If you’re a founder, VC, or investor curious about opportunities in Türkiye, this is a must-listen episode packed with data, strategy, and vision.

📌 Chapters
00:00 – Title & intro
00:00:06 – Welcome & guest intro (A. Burak Dağlıoğlu)
00:00:29 – Career path to the Presidency
00:01:13 – What the Investment & Finance Office does
00:02:04 – Global footprint & network (US, Europe, Gulf, Asia)
00:03:23 – FDI trends & the shift to tech
00:04:11 – Roadshows & investor outreach (since 2015)
00:05:40 – Funding growth: $100M → $5B
00:06:49 – Why Türkiye is attractive: talent, scale, geography
00:07:00 – Key sectors: AI, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech & more
00:10:21 – Policy & incentives: Technoparks, R&D zones, grants
00:12:08 – Challenges at Series A+ & exits
00:16:09 – Regional champions vs. unicorns
00:22:01 – Wealth Fund & Development Fund (TTF, BIGG)
00:28:12 – Diaspora & dual-hub strategy
00:29:58 – Alternative markets: Africa & Central Asia
00:31:45 – Advice for international investors (engage, co-invest)
00:34:45 – Reasons for optimism: youth & mindset
00:37:30 – Closing & thanks

About TRVC
TRVC – The Turkish VC Podcast explores Türkiye’s venture capital ecosystem through conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders. Hosted by Yunus Çelebiler, the podcast brings global perspectives to one of the most dynamic emerging markets.