WBAF USA Opens New Office in New York City

NEW YORK, NY, September 08, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) USA has announced the opening of a new office in New York City, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the United States. This move positions WBAF USA at the heart of New York's influential financial and technological landscape, aiming to strengthen its engagement with capital markets, institutional investors, and the broader entrepreneurial community.

WBAF USA's new office will serve as a critical hub for connecting investors, entrepreneurs, corporations, and policymakers, facilitating cross-border capital formation for companies at various stages of growth. Baybars Altuntaş, Executive Chairman of WBAF, emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating, "The New York office will enhance our ability to foster connections among key stakeholders and accelerate the deployment of responsible capital towards science, technology, and innovation."

The new office is part of WBAF's broader strategy to support the development of the entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem. Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, WBAF USA Board Chair, highlighted the strategic timing of this expansion, noting, "With the team preparing for engagements during the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, this is an important platform for dialogue across sustainable finance, innovation, and investment."

ISEI, the Institute for Science, Entrepreneurship and Investment, serves as the principal sponsor of the new WBAF USA office. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening investment ecosystems and accelerating the responsible deployment of capital toward science, technology, and innovation. The sponsorship underscores the collaborative nature of WBAF's approach to economic development, engaging a wide range of institutions from both public and private sectors.

WBAF USA's mission is to ease access to finance for businesses from start-up to scale-up, with the ultimate goal of generating more jobs and promoting greater social justice worldwide. The organization engages leaders from various spheres, including business and political sectors, to help assess needs and set goals, always with the public interest as a paramount consideration.

The launch of the New York office is seen as a key step in WBAF's ongoing efforts to drive economic growth and innovation through global collaboration. By positioning itself at the intersection of capital, technology, and global economic diplomacy, WBAF USA aims to translate breakthrough innovations into investable opportunities and sustainable economic value.