Gurhan Kiziloz

Gurhan Kiziloz (born August 27, 1989) is a British entrepreneur. He is the founder of Lanistar, a fintech company. He is also the CEO of Nexus International Holdings, which operates online gaming platforms in Latin America. One of the platforms, Megaposta, reached over $400 million in revenue in 2024.[1][2]

Gurhan Kiziloz
Born27 August 1989 (aged 36)
OccupationBusinessman
Years active2019-present

Early life

Kiziloz was born on August 27, 1989. He attended London Metropolitan University for a short time. He later worked in sales and trained other salespeople in Europe and the Middle East.

Career

In 2019, Kiziloz founded Lanistar, a financial technology company offering digital payment services. In 2020, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning about Lanistar, but the warning was later removed after the company changed its business model.[3]

After Lanistar, Kiziloz launched Nexus International Holdings. It focuses on online gaming markets in Latin America. Its main product, Megaposta, earned $400 million in 2024. The company announced plans to reach $1.45 billion in revenue by the end of 2025. These financial results have made Kiziloz known in the fintech and gaming industries.[4]

Personal life

Kiziloz has been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). He has spoken publicly about using this condition to improve his focus and energy at work.[5]

References

  1. "Gurhan Kiziloz: The visionary architect of a billion dollar gaming empire". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  2. "Gurhan Kiziloz". ESports Wiki. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  3. "İngiliz finans otoritesi Lanstar'a yönelik suçlamayı kaldırdı". www.finansingundemi.com (in Türkçe). 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  4. Graw, Michael (2025-02-11). "'Persistence Beats Resistance' — How Kiziloz Built His $700M Empire". ValueWalk. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  5. "Gurhan Kiziloz Opens Up On ADHD And Positioning Nexus International For $1.45B | ABC Money". www.abcmoney.co.uk. 2025-05-02. Retrieved 2025-05-08.