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Tatil Budur
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Radore
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Sportive
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Ortopro
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İstanbul Food and Beverage Group (Num num)
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Kronotrop
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Mikla
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Nevotek
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Aras Kargo
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Havaş
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Frik İlaç
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TÜRKMED
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ODE
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Beyaz Filo Kiralama
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Tüyap
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STEP - Stepevi
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Cinemars
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ITD
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Probil
Tatil Budur
We invested in Mika Tur, which incorporates Tatil Budur, one of the leading tour operators in Turkey, with MCI Private Ventures, one of the private equity funds specialized in the field of online tourism services. Tatil Budur distinguishes itself from many other tour operators with their sales offices across Turkey and holiday products portfolio that addresses every segment of consumers , and continues to provide holiday options which are suitable to the interests and tastes of everyone through its website “tatilbudur.com” call centres and service quality.
- Growing actor of tourism sector
- Investment Year: 2015
- Investment Amount: 2.855.977.418 TL (84.589.650 ABD$)
- Share Percentage 99,98%
Radore
In 2014, we got into partnership with Radore, a leading company in the field of information technology, which is one of the largest private data centres in Turkey. The fastest growing data centre according to 2012, 2013 and 2014 results of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Turkey Program, Radore now provides data centre services to more than two thousand individuals and organizations with a data centre of ten thousand servers capacity on an area of more than 1,000 m². Our partnership, which we started with capital contribution and share acquisition, still continues.
- One of the most efficient private data centres of Turkey with the highest capacity
- Investment Year: 2014
- Investment Amount: TL 17,500,000 (USD 7.903.889)
- Share Percentage 25.50%
Sportive
We invested in Toksöz Sports, which carries on business in sportswear and accessory sales, in November, 2012. We are planning to expand retail sales operations in the medium and long run, with Toksöz Sports, which has become one of the leading sports shop chains in Turkey with Sportive brand. Toksöz Sports also continues its wholesale activities with its extensive sales network that covers all the cities in Turkey. Toksöz Sports sells its products on the internet via its online channel www.sportive.com.tr, provides distributorship of globally known and leading brands such as Arena, Head, O'Neill, Mammut in Turkey, and also continues its activities with its own brand Sportive, presenting a wide range of products to the market. On 19.08.2024, 50% of Sportive was transferred to Marka Mağazacılık A.Ş., a member of the Fiba Group.
- One of the leading sports shop chains of Turkey: “Sportive”
- Investment Year: 2012
- Investment Amount: TL 176.900.000 (USD 33.665.679,20)
- Share Percentage 50%
Ortopro
Ortopro, our first investment in health sector, meets the needs of physicians’ and patients’ related to orthopaedic surgery with innovative and cost-effective solutions, clinical effectiveness and added value of which are proven. The company meets the demand in domestic market with medical devices, which are manufactured in company's factory in İzmir under the brand of Ortopro, and intended for orthopaedic surgery sector.
- Domestic manufacturer of orthopaedic and traumatology products
- Investment Year: 2007
- Investment Amount: USD 19.961.443
- Share Percentage: 97,22%
İstanbul Food and Beverage Group (Num num)
NumNum, which is part of the Istanbul Food and Beverage Group, into which we invested in 2012, was born with the aim of "making a difference", according to its founding partner, chef Mehmet Gürs. After 8 years of our partnership, we sold all of our shares to Big Chefs, which operates in the same sector, at the beginning of 2020.
- Investment Period: 2012-2020
- İş Private Equity's first investment in the food industry
- Share Percentage: %29,75
- Share Percentage: %83,6
Kronotrop
As one of the pioneers of the 3rd wave coffee in Turkey, we incorporated Kronotrop, which was founded in a small coffee shop in Beyoğlu with the aim of "qualified coffee", into our subsidiary Istanbul Food and Beverage Group at the beginning of 2014. In addition to our newly opened coffee bar stores, we are taking solid steps towards our growth targets in both corporate and individual consumption, with investments in roasting, R&D and training centers. At the beginning of 2020, we entered the technology as an early-stage investment and completed a successful exit from Kronotrop.
- Investment Period: 2014-2020
- One of Turkey's leading 3rd wave coffee shops
- Share Percentage: 83,6%
- Investment at the early stage level, exit at the growth stage level
Mikla
We added Mikla, the pioneer of the Fine Dining concept in Turkey, which set out with the goal of "New Anatolian Cuisine", to our portfolio together with our investment in 2012, Istanbul Food and Beverage Group. After 11 years of our partnership, all of our shares were sold to FenixDekorasyon İnşaat Turizm Ticaret A.Ş. in November 2023.
- Investment Period:2012-2023
- Share Percentage: 83,6%
Nevotek
Nevotek, one of the AVVID (Voice, data and video architecture) business partners of Cisco, one of the world's leading IT companies, serves international markets with its high technology solutions; It operates especially in Türkiye, Europe and the Middle East. Nevotek became a member of the Cisco Technology Development Program and became Cisco's first Industry Solution Partner in the Hospitality Industry. After 20 years of our partnership, all of our shares were sold to ATT Holding A.Ş. in November 2023.
- Investment Period: 2003-2023
- Investment Amount: 6,707,529 $
- Share Percentage: %95.37
Aras Kargo
In November 2011, we signed a successful partnership by investing in Aras Kargo, which has a strong position and high brand recognition in the sector. We reduced the rate of misdelivery by 50% percent by achieving operational excellence. In July 2013, we had a successful exit with an unprecedented annual compound rate of return in Turkey by selling our shares to Austria Post, Austria's leading logistics and postal services provider.
- Investment Period: 2011-2013
- Investment Amount: TL 17,500,000 (USD 9,831,461 )
- Share Percentage: 20%
- The company's EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortisation) increased by 3-fold within two years
Havaş
We become the third partner of HAVAŞ, after TAV and HSBC, Turkey's first and largest ground services company. After the 2 years partnership period, we and HSBC Investment Bank Holdings together sold out our shares in Havaş to TAV Airports. With our investment in Havaş, we realized our aim to provide support to companies, which create added value for the economy of Turkey, once again.
- Investment Period: 2010-2012
- Investment Amount: EUR 8,000,000 (USD 10,808,000 )
- Share Percentage: 6.7%
- Airport services including 23 airports in Turkey
Frik İlaç
We invested in Frik İlaç, which was established in 1948 by Dr. Feridun Frik, one of the first doctors of Turkish Republic. After 3 years of partnership, we sold all of our shares to Italian company Recordati. We realized our aim to provide support to a company, which creates value for the economy of Turkey, in the best possible way.
- Investment Period: 2008-2011
- Investment Amount: USD 13,358,325
- Share Percentage: 20%
- Third fastest-growing company among Turkish pharmaceutical companies in 2010
- The company, which was in the 41st place in 2009, rose to the 31st place by June, 2011.
TÜRKMED
We provided support to TÜRKMED, which is one of the leading independent domestic company in dialysis services, one of the emerging segments of health sector, with the objective to create a wide-reaching brand and organization. Our partnership with TÜRKMED started in 2007 and continued for a period of 6 years.
- Investment Period: 2007-2013
- Investment Amount: USD 2,500,000
- Share Percentage: 25.78%
ODE
With our partnership with ODE Yalıtım, which is among the leading firms of insulation industry, we helped the company to achieve a successful corporate transformation, make investments in glass wool, and take the opportunity for strengthening its market position as an international actor by expanding its product range.
- Investment Period: 2007-2012
- Investment Amount: USD 5,000,000
- Share Percentage: 17.24%
- 2007, Ernst & Young, Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Reaching 261st position in 2007 ISO II. 500 List, going up 193 places in the ranking
- Reaching 108th position in 2009 ISO II. 500 List, going up 207 places in the ranking
Beyaz Filo Kiralama
Seeing the investment opportunities in the fleet leasing market of Turkey, we signed business partnership with Beyaz Filo Kiralama, which grows by approximately 35% on annual basis. Beyaz Filo, which we carried to a leading position in the field of operational leasing services, increased its competitive power and market share significantly.
- Investment Period: 2006-2008
- Investment Amount: USD 4,000,000
- Share Percentage: 15.68%
- 80% growth in the number of vehicles, more than 60% growth in the number of personnel
Tüyap
With our partnership with TÜYAP, leading actor of Turkish exhibition sector, we had the fastest investment exit in Turkish private equity sector by providing return to the current shareholders 14 months after the investment date. During our partnership, we took significant decisions such as not continuing participating in non-profitable exhibitions, close cost control and strengthening the balance sheet.
- Investment Period: 2005-2007
- Investment Amount: USD 7,000,000
- Share Percentage: 29.75%
- The fastest exit in Turkish private equity sector
STEP - Stepevi
In 2004, we got into partnership with STEP Halı, rising star of carpet and home textile retailing. As a result of the success we achieved within the scope of four year partnership, we sold our shares to Swicorp, which is one of the prestigious private equity funds of North Africa and Middle East region. The company achieved 45% annual average growth during our partnership.
- Investment Period: 2004-2008
- Investment Amount: USD 3,500,000
- Share Percentage: 33.33%
- Increase in the number of stores by almost 70
- 45% annual growth
Cinemars
Cinemars became the largest and also most profitable actor of Turkish cinema chain sector during our three year partnership. As a result of this successful partnership, which continued for three years, we sold our shares to founding partners and a foreign private equity fund. Revenue increased by 8-fold within 3 years thanks to the outstanding performance of the company after the investment.
- Investment Period: 2003-2006
- Investment Amount: USD 11,500,000
- Share Percentage: 66.28%
- The largest acquisition transaction in Turkish cinema chain sector
- 8-fold increase in annual revenues in 3 years.
ITD
We invested in and became a business partner of ITD, which is one of the foremost companies of the information sector. At the end of the eight year partnership, we sold our shares to Asseco Poland SA, the fifth largest software company in Europe. In 2002, only 2 private equity investment was made in Turkey. We were parties to both of these investments.
- Investment Period: 2002-2010
- Investment Amount: USD 1,850,000
- Share Percentage: 34.98%
- One of the 2 private equity investments in 2002
Probil
We realized the first co-investment between a domestic private equity funds and a private equity funds which carries out activities in this field by acquiring 10% of Probil's shares. We added significant values to Probil during the nine year partnership.
- Investment Period: 2002-2011
- Investment Amount: USD 3,188,889
- Share Percentage: 10%
- First ınvestment of İş Private Equity
- A domestic and foreign private equity funds made a co-investment in the same company for the first time in Turkey