MENA Fintech Association launches Türkiye Chapter in collaboration with Insha Ventures
Istanbul — The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) is proud to announce the official launch of its Türkiye Chapter, marking a significant milestone in its mission to unite fintech ecosystems across the MENA region and beyond.
The Türkiye Chapter is being launched in strategic collaboration with Insha Ventures, the innovation powerhouse backed by Albaraka Türk and one of Türkiye's most prominent fintech venture studios.
The new chapter will be co-led by Hasan Sami Bayansar, CEO of Insha Ventures, with a second Co-Chair to be announced soon to ensure gender-inclusive leadership and broader ecosystem representation.
'Türkiye is a key fintech hub bridging East and West. With this new chapter, we aim to fuel deeper collaboration across ecosystems and spotlight Türkiye's innovation to the world,' said Nameer Khan, Chairman, MENA Fintech Association.
This launch lays the groundwork for enhanced cross-border collaboration in fintech, fosters meaningful knowledge exchange and policy dialogue, accelerates innovation in Islamic and ethical finance, and provides local startups with greater visibility and access to regional and global markets.
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