Emilio Escartin (إميليو إسكرتن)

Kickstarter is on a mission to bring creative projects to life. As the leading crowdfunding and launch platform, Kickstarter is home to the world’s largest backer community — 23 million strong and counting. Since 2009, the platform has fueled innovation across 15 categories, helping launch over 275,000 projects and attracting more than $8 billion in pledges from backers. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Kickstarter is committed to equity and transparency, prioritizing the success of independent creators, diverse perspectives, and the strength of a global community that shapes and defines culture.

Fuel Venture Capital is a leading venture capital firm dedicated to backing visionary founders and broadening access to innovation for private investors. Founded in 2017 with offices in Miami and San Francisco, Fuel specializes in seed, early, and growth-stage investments across technology sectors. The firm has backed market leaders such as Replit, CookUnity, RecargaPay, and Betr. As of 2025, Fuel manages approximately $550 million in assets across five funds and has deployed capital into over 40 early-stage companies shaping the future of AI, consumer technologies, enterprise software, and financial markets. Fuel partners with entrepreneurs to build enduring businesses and unlock value for investors and founders alike.To learn more about Fuel VC, visit fuelventurecapital.com. Follow Fuel VC on social media via Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Fuel Venture Capital is a leading venture capital firm dedicated to backing visionary founders and broadening access to innovation for private investors. Founded in 2017 with offices in Miami and San Francisco, Fuel specializes in seed, early, and growth-stage investments across technology sectors. The firm has backed market leaders such as Replit, CookUnity, RecargaPay, and Betr. As of 2025, Fuel manages approximately $550 million in assets across five funds and has deployed capital into over 40 early-stage companies shaping the future of AI, consumer technologies, enterprise software, and financial markets. Fuel partners with entrepreneurs to build enduring businesses and unlock value for investors and founders alike.To learn more about Fuel VC, visit fuelventurecapital.com. Follow Fuel VC on social media via Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

WE HAVE THE HONOR TO INVITE YOU GPAS SUMMIT IN ISTANBUL, WHICH WILL BE HELD IN NOVEMBER 16TH AND 17TH. GPAS ISTANBUL BRINGS TOHETHER CAPITAL HOLDERS, BANKERS, FUND MANAGERS, FINANCIAL PRODUCT DEVELOPERS, BUREAUCRATS, ENTREPRENEURS AND ACADEMICIANS ALL ACROSS THE WORLD TO REBUILD A HUMANIST FINANCIAL SYSTEM IN ISTANBUL. Istanbul is a special region that has always been home to humanist values throughout the history and the event will be conducted with the inspiration of the new collaboration economy which is based on “Humanist Finance” rather than a “Money-Centered System”. The details of the new model that will be an amalgamation of the “promising dynamics of venture capital system” and the “human-centered values of Participation Finance”, which are mainly growth through production and investment; instead of earning through interest, will be discussed in breath depth in more than 80 sessions. In a span of two days, an array of activities will be staged including a Conference, Exhibition, Workshops, Presentations, Investors’ Hub, Gala Dinner and Networking Sessions. Details of the meeting venue and other related information is attached and on the website at gpasistanbul.com Considering the global threats to financial stability rooting from the lack of humanist and equal distribution of welfare and opportunities, this conference will provide a platform for opinion leaders, legislative authorities and practitioners to analyze relevant principles, successful case studies and upcoming opportunities of a brand-new participation-based financial system. FUND TO FOUNDER: The World’s capital is coming to Istanbul. It is seeking ideas, projects and entrepreneurs to invest. Humanist finance solutions go beyond talks and are put into practice. Up to 100 venture capital companies gathering at GPAS fors One-On-One meetings will listen to the ideas of anyone wishing to induce investments, grow and earn by producing, and will help them earn.

Kickstarter is on a mission to bring creative projects to life. As the leading crowdfunding and launch platform, Kickstarter is home to the world’s largest backer community — 23 million strong and counting. Since 2009, the platform has fueled innovation across 15 categories, helping launch over 275,000 projects and attracting more than $8 billion in pledges from backers. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Kickstarter is committed to equity and transparency, prioritizing the success of independent creators, diverse perspectives, and the strength of a global community that shapes and defines culture.

BDB commenced its operations on January 20, 1992 as the country's leading Development Financial Institution. The Government has entrusted the Bank with a crucial task of promoting investments in Bahrain, with the aim of diversifying the economic base, creating new employment opportunities for Bahrainis and contributing significantly to the overall socio-economic development of the Kingdom. Bahrain Development Bank offers a wide range of distinctive financial and advisory services specifically designed to meet SME’s special needs. Whether your plan is to launch a new entrepreneurial venture, expand or diversify business in the Kingdom, BDB provides you with advice and support in developing the financial resources for your project since BDB’s core mission is to develop SME’s.