“I Doubled Down”: Gurhan Kiziloz on Fueling Nexus International’s $1.45B Growth Without Outside Capital

Nexus International, the holding company behind digital entertainment platform Megaposta, reported $400 million in revenue in 2024. With a revenue goal of $1.45 billion by the end of 2025, the company’s scaling strategy has attracted attention largely due to its self-financed model. Kiziloz has publicly confirmed that Nexus International operates without venture capital or institutional funding, maintaining full internal ownership of its growth strategy.

In a recent interview, Gurhan Kiziloz reflected on a defining personal experience that has shaped the structure and pace of his business operations. “My father passed away. I just became heavily motivated to succeed,” he said, describing the event as a key turning point in both his work ethic and leadership style. The founder and CEO of Nexus International identified this moment as the catalyst for the company’s sustained focus on internal growth without relying on outside investment.

The company’s flagship platform, Megaposta, has expanded primarily in Brazil, where it saw early market traction through offline marketing and media exposure. While user metrics have not been made public, reported revenue figures indicate a sizable presence in the region’s gaming and entertainment space. “We did the marketing, and the user base responded,” Kiziloz said in the same interview. “It wasn’t something we had mapped out in detail.”

That theme, movement over premeditated planning, recurs throughout Kiziloz’s commentary on the company’s development. He has characterized his leadership rhythm as fast, instinct-driven, and frequently revised in real-time. “I don’t reflect; I just keep moving,” he said. When asked what he might have done differently earlier in his career, he offered a direct answer: “I would’ve gone into online gambling at 18.”

Kiziloz attributes much of the company’s pace to a decision-making model that avoids lengthy forecasting cycles in favor of adaptability. The absence of outside capital, he explained, has allowed Nexus International to make faster decisions and operate with greater internal control. “I would bet everything on a decision if I believed in it. That’s what every week is,” he said, referring to his own tolerance for risk.

Nexus International’s growth remains closely tied to Kiziloz’s personal valuation. His net worth was estimated at $700 million by the end of 2024, although no public statements have confirmed whether that figure has since increased. While external recognition, such as billionaire lists or media rankings, is not something Kiziloz has publicly pursued, he has expressed long-term goals that remain financially ambitious. “Top ten billionaires on earth,” he said, when asked about his definition of success.

The company’s operational strategy also reflects Kiziloz’s preference for centralized execution. He described his leadership style as “military with flexibility,” noting that while he delegates operational detail to his team, overall strategy remains founder-led. “The skill I still underestimate is looking at the details. But my team does this for me,” he acknowledged.

Personal discipline plays a notable role in his work routine. According to Kiziloz, his days start with motivational videos, primarily on YouTube, which he credits as having a formative impact on his mindset. “That platform taught me more than school did,” he said.

Despite the aggressive growth targets and unconventional operating structure, Kiziloz has not indicated any plans to seek external funding in the near future. When asked if he ever feels pressure to validate his approach through outside perspectives, he replied, “I want to prove myself wrong. The people are all irrelevant to me.”

Whether Nexus International meets its 2025 revenue projection remains to be seen. But its current trajectory, based on disclosed revenue and continued internal financing, reflects a model that has, so far, favored internal control over external endorsement. For now, the company’s structure, growth, and direction remain firmly in-house, driven by a founder who views momentum as the central metric for progress.