Istanbul: Turkish-based investment management firm Globalturk Capital's Executive Briefing on Private Capital in Trkiye and Environs was held in Istanbul with the support of the Turkish Investment and Finance Office.
According to Anadolu Agency, the 7th annual conference, held last week with the strategic partnership of the Global Private Capital Association (GPCA) and the support of the Investment and Finance Office, brought together more than 55 international investors and over 300 high-level participants. The conference featured speakers including managers of international private equity, private credit, and venture capital funds; representatives of international development and investment finance institutions; technology investors; and corporate leaders.
Held under the theme "Trkiye and Its Environs in Changing Global Investment Dynamics: Capital, Technology and Sustainability," the conference discussed macroeconomic policies, transformations in private equity and debt markets, the rise of technology investments, and sustainable growth strategies. Participants evaluated areas of opportunity attracting the interest of international funds as part of the country's foreign direct investment strategy and discussed the direction of industry, technology, energy, health, agriculture, and digitalization-focused investments over the next five years.
The transformation created by private equity, private credit, and venture capital funds in sectors such as fintech, gaming, health technologies, artificial intelligence, and green energy was also one of the prominent topics at the event. Various panels focused on regional collaborations, investment strategies, and fund-raising processes.
Globalturk Capital founding and managing partner Baris Oney, also a member of the GPCA Central and Eastern Europe Leadership Council and representative for Trkiye, told Anadolu that the event was a special platform as it brought together senior executives from funds managing a total of $3.5 trillion in assets worldwide. Oney said the event featured 10 panels covering investment focuses, investment opportunities, and the investment environment in Trkiye.
Stressing that there are important investment areas in Trkiye and around the world related to both AI and non-AI sectors, he said: 'For example, the digitization of industry, the ability to produce value-added products, more efficient operation, renewable energy, health investments, food safety, cyber security, and digital security are very important issues.' Oney highlighted the global investment landscape, noting that capital which used to flow to China is now being redirected to India or Southeast Asia. He emphasized that Trkiye, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East have become relatively more stable investment regions.
Oney pointed out that Trkiye has an important opportunity for the next 10 years, with investors acting with a long-term view. He noted that recent developments in the Middle East easing tensions will have an additional impact on investments in Trkiye and its surroundings. He also mentioned that ongoing conflicts in the region are stabilizing, which presents a significant advantage for Trkiye.
Oney concluded by stating that there are many large investors who have included Trkiye in their investment programs, and that serious investments are starting to flow into the country from Asia, America, and Europe. He suggested that by revising regulations or making improvements to clear the way for capital, the capital coming to Trkiye could rise significantly.