Revo × Slush’D Istanbul 2025

    Celebrating a Milestone Moment for Türkiye’s Venture Ecosystem

    As Istanbul Slush’D 2025 comes to a close, it marks a milestone moment for Türkiye’s venture ecosystem — and for all of us at Revo Capital.
    For the first time, Slush took place in Türkiye, bringing together founders, investors, and partners from across the world who share a belief in the country’s growing innovation power.

    We were proud to support this historic event as a Gold Partner, helping showcase the strength, talent, and ambition that define this ecosystem.

    Kicking Off the Slush’D Weekend: The Revo Opening Reception

    We kicked off Istanbul Slush’D in true Revo Capital style with our Opening Reception, overlooking the beautiful Bosphorus 🌊

    The evening brought together over 200 global and local investors, inspiring startups, and leading corporations in one vibrant setting 🤝
    This intimate gathering set the perfect tone for two exciting days of ideas, collaboration, and growth ✨

    Revo LP Showcase at Rixos Tersane Istanbul

    As part of Istanbul Slush’D, we hosted our LP Showcase at Rixos Tersane Istanbul, welcoming over 100 existing and prospective investors — including DFIs, family offices, leading corporations, and business leaders — alongside our portfolio companies.

    The evening began with a presentation on Revo Capital’s mission, vision, and impact, and the announcement of the successful first close of Revo Capital Fund III — a $100M fund set to invest in 25+ Turkish-rooted startups by 2030.

    The program continued with fireside chats .

    • Emin Can Yılmaz (Param) — on building Türkiye’s largest embedded finance platform,
    • Canberk Sinangil (Eachlabs.ai), Özgecan Üstgül (MYTH AI Design Generator), Miraç Emektar (VIRGOSOL), and Can John Köseoğlu (Botel AI) — on how AI is transforming industries,
    • Halis Osman Erkan (DefensX) and Emre Demirel (Roamless) — on how Revo Capital’s Growth Team supports founders in scaling globally.

    Fireside Chat - How Param is Building the Future of Embedded Finance Without Borders

    Speaker: Emin Can YILMAZ (Param)

    Emin Can Yılmaz shared the journey of Param, Türkiye’s leading embedded finance platform, highlighting how fintech innovation can unlock new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. The discussion focused on scaling a tech-driven financial solution in a rapidly evolving ecosystem and the challenges of building a trusted, market-leading brand.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Fintech can create new financial access points for underserved markets.
    • Strong tech infrastructure is essential for scalable financial products.
    • Partnerships with global investors accelerate growth and market adoption.

    Fireside Chat - Innovation in Motion: AI Startups Shaping Our Future

    Speakers: Canberk Sinangil (Eachlabs.ai), Özgecan Üstgül (MYTH AI Design Generator), Miraç Emektar (VIRGOSOL), Can John Köseoğlu (Botel AI)

    A deep dive into the ways AI is reshaping sectors from design to quality assurance. Founders shared how their startups leverage machine learning, generative AI, and automation to deliver new capabilities for businesses and consumers.

    Key Takeaways:

    • AI adoption is accelerating across diverse industries.
    • Startups are creating category-defining solutions with AI at their core.
    • Collaboration between startups and investors is critical to scaling AI innovations globally.

    Fireside Chat - Beyond Capital: How Revo Capital Powers Startup Growth

    Speakers: Halis Osman Erkan (DefensX), Emre Demirel (Roamless)

    Halis Osman Erkan and Emre Demirel explored how Revo Capital’s Growth Team supports founders in scaling. The discussion highlighted strategies for international market entry, operational scaling, and investor relations, demonstrating the impact of hands-on support from growth-focused investors.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Structured growth programs help startups scale efficiently and sustainably.
    • Mentorship and operational guidance are as important as funding.
    • Building relationships with investors is key to long-term business success through targeted guidance.

    Panel: Backing Emerging Markets – The Türkiye Opportunity

    Speakers: Michael Parry (EBRD), Anissa Kanoun (IFC), Oliver Poledniok (DEG), moderated by Cenk Bayrakdar

    On Day 2, Michael Parry (EBRD), Anissa Kanoun (IFC – International Finance Corporation), and Oliver Poledniok (DEG) joined Cenk Bayrakdar on the Istanbul Slush’D Main Stage for the panel “Backing Emerging Markets: The Türkiye Opportunity.”

    Together, they explored how global development finance institutions are deepening their commitment to Türkiye and the opportunities this creates for the region’s next generation of founders.

    At the Revo Booth, we had the pleasure of welcoming inspiring startups, visionary investors, and many new faces from across the ecosystem. It was a vibrant hub of connection where ideas were exchanged, meaningful conversations sparked, and new collaborations began to take shape. The energy and creativity that flowed throughout the event reminded us once again why we are passionate about building the future together.

    Revo Capital to the World

    With $250M+ raised across three funds, 48 investments, 18 exits, and over $3.5B in follow-on funding (92% from global investors), Revo Capital remains committed to supporting founders who are building globally competitive, category-defining companies from Türkiye to the world.

    Istanbul Slush’D 2025 was more than an event — it was a reflection of how far we’ve come as an ecosystem, and a clear statement about where we are headed next