No Investors, No Problem: Gurhan Kiziloz On Building Nexus International To $1.45B Without External Capital

Gurhan Kiziloz, founder and CEO of Nexus International, is advancing a business model that relies entirely on internal resources. With no venture capital, no external investors, and no institutional funding, Nexus is targeting $1.45 billion in revenue by the end of 2025. As of 2024, the company recorded $400 million in revenue, largely driven by the performance of its flagship platform, Megaposta, in Brazil’s online gaming market.

In a business environment where rapid scaling is typically associated with fundraising rounds and equity dilution, Kiziloz is taking a different path. “I would bet everything on a decision if I believed in it,” he said in a recent interview. “That’s not a statement. It’s how I’ve operated week to week.” Nexus International remains entirely self-funded, which Kiziloz argues allows for tighter control and faster decision-making.

Megaposta, the company’s gaming platform, is at the core of Nexus’s financial engine. The platform reported $400 million in revenue in 2024, a figure that provides measurable support for the $1.45 billion target set for the following year. The company does not publicly disclose user metrics, but Kiziloz points to revenue figures and regional brand presence as indicators of traction.

The company’s approach is defined by speed, autonomy, and a willingness to absorb risk internally. According to Kiziloz, relying on investor capital would limit the agility with which Nexus operates. He views financial independence not just as a structural decision, but as a personal operating principle. “I do that every week. That’s what every week is,” he said, referring to the absence of a financial safety net. “I don’t reflect; I just keep moving.” That mindset extends to how Nexus builds and scales products. Decisions are made quickly, with execution taking precedence over extended planning cycles.

 

 

Kiziloz’s leadership style is defined by autonomy and rapid decision-making. He describes it as “military with flexibility,” emphasising speed while relying on his team to manage structure and detail. “The skill that I still underestimate, looking at the details. But my team does this for me,” he said.

He also shows little interest in conforming to conventional executive advice. “The best advice is no advice,” he said. That self-reliance extends to his broader business outlook, which places a premium on internal conviction over external validation.

With the company’s revenue goals publicly stated, Kiziloz’s personal net worth, estimated at $700 million at the end of 2024, is closely tied to Nexus International’s performance. He hasn’t confirmed when or if he’ll cross the billionaire threshold, but the trajectory suggests it is within reach. Still, he downplays the importance of outside recognition. “I want to prove myself wrong. The people are all irrelevant to me,” he said when asked about external perceptions of his ambitions.

He is open about the emotional pivot points that shape his intensity. The passing of his father, he says, was one of the defining moments in his life. “I became a motivated monster,” he said. His daily routine includes motivational media and structured habits that reinforce momentum.

While his long-term goal is to join the ranks of the world’s top ten billionaires, Kiziloz avoids locking himself into distant planning. “Reflecting on something that’s gone wrong, I don’t have time for that,” he said. Instead, the focus remains on execution, iteration, and velocity.

As Nexus International continues to expand from its Brazilian base, the absence of outside capital places full operational accountability on Kiziloz and his team. Whether the company meets its $1.45 billion target by December 2025 remains to be seen, but the model, a fully self-funded tech operation operating at this scale, is rare.