Scale 10X With Smart Capital

We engineer global investment growth through our proven 3IP Model: Innovation, Investment, and Internationalisation.

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Our Impact

Empowering Successful Ventures Through Time

Our Expertise

Strategic Investment Solutions

Innovative 3IP Model

Unlocking 10X growth for our partners based on over 20 years of real-world experience.

Market Entry Acceleration

Immediate UK/EU scaling via 10,000 sq ft of high-spec Enterprise Zone workspace at Newcastle, Turkey and more

Access to Smart Capital

Backed by a network that has empowered 30,000+ SMEs, optimizing cash flow with zero duty on re-exports

Tailored Growth Strategies

Embedded go-to-market execution with immediate access to live trade corridors across Europe, Asia, the GCC, and South Africa

Led by Industry & Academia Experts

Şahin Gülmen

Managing Director - G2 Doner

& Kebab Manufacturing Co.

With over 30 years of expertise, Şahin Gülmen is a dedicated entrepreneur and community leader based in Newcastle. Since founding his premier kebab manufacturing company in 1996, he has blended industrial excellence with social commitment, serving in key leadership roles at the Newcastle Turkish Centre and MUSIAD UK to drive impact.

Alpaslan Uçar

Founder & Managing Director, Uçar Kimya | Board Member, Turkey-Belgium Friendship Association

Uçar Alpaslan is a dynamic entrepreneur and board member of the Turkey-Belgium Friendship Association. An NYU Stern-trained business leader and founder of Uçar Kimya, he carries forward a prestigious legacy in Türkiye’s toy industry. A former elite athlete, Alpaslan combines disciplined leadership with global expertise to drive innovation and international cooperation.

Merve Doğru

International Business Executive | Partner, GCL | Sustainability & STEM Advocate

Merve Doğru is an international executive driving innovation in sustainable energy and global partnerships. A former senior Turkish Airlines leader with 20 years of experience, she is now a Partner at GCL, specializing in waste-to-energy technologies. Merve also champions female empowerment in STEM as Co-Founder of International Muslim Women.

Prof. Murat Dogru

Industry Champion - Renewable Energy

| Executive Director, GCL

Prof. Murat Dogru is a distinguished Environmental Engineer and expert in renewable energy, specializing in biomass and waste gasification. With over 100 publications and multiple patents, he bridges academia and industry. Currently at Northumbria University, he leads the development of sustainable, zero-emission tri-generation systems to drive global green innovation.

Our Collaborators

Fostering growth across borders

Success Stories from Our Partners

Voices of Achievement and Growth

Sam Chaddah

CEO Growth Strategies

"We have been working with the ISS team over the past 3 years developing international relationships in and out of India. Their level of knowledge, experience and expertise is incomparable. Not to mention their connections."

Alex Chang

CMO

"Kevin and the team have provided support to help us innovate our business model for the Saudi market place, helping us access a number of significant contracts."

Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs - International

"The support from ISS Investments has empowered us to navigate complex market challenges and achieve unprecedented growth."

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