Trendyol, Baykar CEO, ADQ and Ant International to develop fintech platform in Turkey
The four parties signed a memorandum of understanding to form a platform that would provide services including digital payments, loans, deposits, investments and insurance. The launch would be subject to regulatory approvals.
The companies said the platform would target individuals and small businesses, with a particular focus on Trendyol's network of sellers.
"The project aims to combine Trendyol's e-commerce infrastructure, Baykar's AI and cybersecurity tools and Ant's experience in financial technology," a statement said.
Bayraktar, best known for leading Turkey's top drone manufacturer, said the initiative would rely on domestic infrastructure and aim for high security standards.
Alibaba Group President Michael Evans, representing Trendyol's main investor, said the partnership reflected interest in Turkey's digital economy while ADQ's deputy CEO, Mansour AlMulla, cited the country's growth potential in the sector.
Ant International said Turkey's large and digitally active population made it a significant market.
The companies did not disclose an expected investment size.
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