We supported selected portfolio companies of Yapı Kredi FWRD startups in exploring opportunities in the UK market. The initiative aimed to equip founders with practical insights into the UK tech ecosystem, covering fundraising, go-to-market strategy, and operational and cultural dynamics. Hosted alongside London Tech Week, the programme provided a focused and high-impact alternative to large-scale conference participation.
Partner
Yapı Kredi FWRD
Destination
UK
Industry
Cross-Industry
Year
2025
We began by aligning the programme design with the specific growth ambitions and market-entry challenges of participating startups. Through close coordination with ecosystem partners, experienced founders, investors, and policymakers, we curated a high-quality agenda that delivered candid, founder-first perspectives on scaling and fundraising in the UK market.
Impact
Stakehoders
Yapı Kredi FWRD, YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark
# startups
10
Main KPI
2 POCs
What We Did
We designed and executed an end-to-end market exploration programme, managing agenda development, speaker sourcing, logistics, and on-site coordination within a three-week preparation window. The programme featured seven high-calibre speakers, including exited founders, venture capital investors, and a member of the House of Lords. With 95% satisfaction score from selected startups, the initiative fostered engaged discussions, meaningful connections, and sustained follow-up beyond the event itself.
Our Approach
Our approach focused on helping founders validate real market demand before committing significant resources. We guided participants in testing partnership and pilot opportunities, assessing early customer traction, and evaluating whether setting up a UK entity was commercially and operationally justified. This ensured expansion decisions were driven by evidence, not assumptions.
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