Investment Office attended Web Summit, one of the world's largest tech conferences that took place in Lisbon, Portugal, from November 11-14, under the "Türkiye: Global Tech Hub" pavilion.
Türkiye's pavilion featured key institutions, including the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the Ministry of Trade, the Türkiye Wealth Fund, and the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), showcasing Türkiye's dynamic tech ecosystem.
During the event, Investment Office also presented its latest communication campaign, "Nexus of the World", highlighting Türkiye's commitment to digital transformation and its vibrant startup ecosystem, a key part of the country's tech strategy. The Turkish delegation, featuring Turkish Ambassador to Portugal Haldun Koç and Industry and Technology Deputy Minister Zekeriya Coştu, engaged with the tech community at the Turkish pavilion.
As of Q3 2024, Türkiye leads Europe in pre-seed investments with 247 deals and ranks first in the MENA region for seed, early-stage, and growth-stage venture capital investments, recording 388 deals. Additionally, since 2020, 361 micro funds and 63 corporate venture capital funds have been established, driving further growth in the Turkish entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Türkiye, as the nexus of technology, offers unparalleled opportunities for both large-scale strategic investments and financial ventures in the startup ecosystem.