Actera Group
Actera Group is the largest private equity firm focused on investments in Turkey, managing assets exceeding $3.3 billion. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Istanbul, the firm specializes in mid-market investments across sectors such as consumer goods, industrial, and technology. Actera’s portfolio companies employ over 35,000 individuals and collectively generate more than $5 billion in revenue. The firm has consistently achieved high returns in its asset class from the Turkish market. Actera Group's investment strategy includes buy-out and growth equity investments, with a focus on business-to-business and business-to-consumer companies. Additionally, Actera seeks to collaborate with Turkish firms to facilitate their expansion into international markets.
Akinon develops cloud-based Omnichannel applications for the retail industry. Its portfolio includes Akinon OMS, an order management system that functions as the control unit for various eCommerce operations; Akinon Instore App that allows to combine and access inventories from physical stores and warehouses; Omnitron, a solution that allows to access advanced catalogue and product management systems; Akinon Commerce, an eCommerce platform that offers conversion rates with a tailor-made storefront; and Akinon Native AppBuilder, a tool that allows to customize and sync new sales channel with the user’s devices. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey with additional offices in London, United Kingdom; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Athens, Greece.
Established in 2004, by a group of visionary engineers, Litum® helps businesses leverage novel IoT technologies to transform their operations with a single goal in mind: increased safety & efficiency. Through extensive research and development, Litum designs and manufactures its entire solution portfolio, with main divisions being Industrial IoT, Healthcare RTLS, Passive RFID, and Software Applications. Today, through its large network of partners, Litum provides solutions across the globe in diverse environments. Litum solutions are utilized by industry-leading firms such as Fortune 500 companies as well as governmental establishments and agencies in more than 35 countries around the world.
Private Equity Round in 2020
Vivense is an online retail company based in Turkey that specializes in furniture products. The platform connects customers directly with furniture manufacturers, providing a diverse selection of items, including sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and dining furniture. By facilitating online orders, Vivense enhances the shopping experience for consumers, and it offers free delivery on select products, making it convenient for customers to receive their purchases.
Gratis is the largest beauty and personal care retailer in Turkey, operating over 500 stores across the country. The company provides a diverse selection of products, including color cosmetics, skincare, hair care, and personal care items. This assortment features both private label and exclusive brands, allowing customers access to a variety of affordable options. In addition to standard beauty products, Gratis also offers health and hygiene items, perfumes, deodorants, and products for mothers and babies, catering to a wide range of consumer needs.
Founded in 1973, Korozo is the largest flexible packaging company in Turkey and one of the largest flexible packaging manufacturers in Europe generating more than €250 million in revenues. The Company’s product portfolio includes food and non-food flexible packaging, hygiene product components, kitchen consumables and in-mould labels.
U.N. Ro-Ro Isletmeleri owns and operates freight roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) fleet and vessels.
Private Equity Round in 2013
Çelebi was established in 1958 as the first privately-owned ground handling services company in Turkey and has since evolved into an internationally leading ground handling and cargo services provider with operations at 39 airports in Turkey, Austria, Germany, Hungary and India, employing more than 14,000 people and generating €270 million in revenues. The company provides its customers with a diverse range of ground handling, cargo and warehouse management, and executive aviation services.
Mars Cinema Group is by far the largest operator of movie theaters in Turkey operating 74 multiplexes in 28 provinces under the Cinemaximum brand. The company has a box office market share of 50%, a cinema advertising market share of over 90% and is the leading distributor of movies in the country. In June 2016, the company was sold to the CJ Group of Korea for a total consideration of US$800 million, making it one of the largest private equity exits to-date in Turkey and one of the most sizeable transactions in the cinema space globally.