Following their most productive year, Core Finance strengthened operations through team expansion and a complete brand refresh. The firm closed 14 advisory and 9 investment transactions in 2021 while launching Core Ventures.
Key personnel changes include promoting Christian Lagerling to Managing Partner overseeing US operations. The San Francisco-based executive co-founded GP Bullhound and currently leads Beluca Ventures. His background encompasses technology investment and advisory work with extensive international networks.
Additional hires include Alpaslan Canli as Vice President, focused on deal execution across fintech, SaaS, and e-commerce sectors. He previously invested at Turkey’s largest VC fund, Revo Capital, managing over $150 million in assets. Alara Vural joined as Associate specializing in similar sectors, bringing investment banking experience from Raiffeisen Investment.
The organization partnered with Works Studio — the prestigious agency behind Nike, Dyson, and Peloton branding — to develop a modernized visual identity.