Investment Focus
Is Girisim Sermayesi Yatirim Ortakligi AS is the private equity and venture capital arm of Turkiye Is Bankasi AS. The firm specializes in a wide range of investment stages, including:
- Mezzanine financing
- Early, mid, and late venture capital
- Development and emerging growth
- Mature, middle-market, and expansion stages
Investment Strategies
The firm considers various investment approaches, such as:
- Acquisitions and management buyouts
- Workout or turnaround investments
- Growth capital recapitalization
- Restructurings and privatizations
Target Sectors
Is Girisim Sermayesi Yatirim Ortakligi AS invests in diverse industries, including:
- Retail and branded FMCG
- Services (catering, security, logistics, facility management)
- Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and education
- Building materials, chemicals, and industrials
- Tourism, energy, and TMT (technology, media, telecom)
- Consumer discretionary, staples, and food & beverage
Investment Criteria
- Geography: Primarily Turkey, with international opportunities
- Investment Size: TRY 10M - TRY 40M per project (co-investors for larger deals)
- Ownership: Minority or majority stakes
- Instruments: Equity, convertible debt, or structured debt-equity mix
- Exit Strategy: IPO, strategic sale, or shareholder buyback (3-7 year horizon)
Company Background
Founded in 2000, Is Girisim Sermayesi Yatirim Ortakligi AS is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.