Aren Bagci is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Co-Founder of BlockRidge. Before entering the investment sector, he had a distinguished career as a National Team Athlete for Türkiye. Transitioning from sports, he built his expertise in commodities trading, eventually founding TigerEdge Group, a trade desk focused on downstream oil and gas activities.

In Q4 2024, Mr. Bagci repositioned TigerEdge Group as an onshore oil & gas investment firm, allocating capital into projects with major industry players such as Exxon, Pioneer, and XTO. His investment strategy revolves around high-value opportunities in the energy sector, balancing risk with structured financial models.

At BlockRidge, Mr. Bagci leads all investment opportunities and business development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on emerging market investments. His approach integrates traditional financial mechanisms with innovative investment structures, reinforcing BlockRidge’s position as a leader in the tokenized asset space.