Oleka Capital sponsored the CVC Bosphorus Launch

Oleka Capital is proud to sponsor the launch of CVC Bosphorus! Founded by Girişimci Kurumlar Platformu, the organization aims to develop a CVC ecosystem in Turkey via bringing senior managers of corporates, asset management companies and family offices together. The platform will be essential to increase collaboration and know-how transfer between CVCs in Turkey.

During the event, the current state of the Turkish CVC ecosystem, its potential and future were discussed via panels and presentations. The event drew considerable attention from investors with representatives from 50+ CVCs and 40+ asset management firms participating.

Our Managing Partner Ihsan Elgin, who is also the Founder of Girişimci Kurumlar Platformu, explained: "CVC Bosphorus aims to create a strong synergy for Turkish corporate venture capital ecosystem. This launch brings all corporate venture capital players to build a promising future together. This program, that will be organized throughout the year, embraces Turkish CVC ecosystem and supports its expansion overseas."

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