EMF Capital

EMF Capital Partners Limited is a private equity firm established in 2012, headquartered in London, with additional offices in Moscow, Istanbul, and Kiev. The firm specializes in investments in financial institutions, particularly within the insurance sector, which includes both life and non-life insurers. EMF Capital focuses on emerging markets, targeting primarily Europe, Asia, and Africa, with specific interest in countries such as Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Turkey, Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Montenegro. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $20 million in its portfolio companies, aiming to acquire a majority stake. Its mission is to create a platform that connects capital consumers in emerging markets with capital providers in developed markets.

Alexander Lorenz

Managing Director - Russia

Peter Lovas

Founder

Julide Mercan

Managing Director - Turkey

Derya Okumus

Investment Associate

John Richards

COO

Yana Tereshkova

Investment Associate

Roger Yeoman

Investor Relations

5 past transactions

Demir Hayat Sigorta

Acquisition in 2016
Demir Hayat Sigorta A.S. provides health, life, and personal accident insurance to retail and corporate customers. Its individual health insurance products include Farkı Bizden Supplementary Health Insurance, SES Health Insurance, Gökkuşağı Health Insurance, Dangerous Diseases Insurance, Emergency Health Insurance, Travel Insurance, 32 Diş Dental Health Insurance, Dr. Smile Oral and Dental Health, and Surgical Diseases Insurance. The life insurance products include Kartopu Cumulative Life Insurance, Extra Savings Life Insurance, Demir Budget Cumulative Life Insurance, Ever-Cumulative Life Insurance, Single Premium Always Saving, Time-Bound Death Insurance, Education Insurance, Prestige Life, and Personal Accident Insurance. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Monopoli Sigorta

Acquisition in 2016
Monopoli Sigorta A.S. is an Istanbul-based insurance agency founded in 2000. The company specializes in managing insurance coverage in Turkey, employing a niche model to cater to the specific needs of its clients. By focusing on tailored insurance solutions, Monopoli Sigorta aims to provide comprehensive services in the competitive insurance market of the region.

british auto club

Private Equity Round in 2014
British Auto Club provides motor insurance. The company also offers club membership to its clients. The club membership benefits includes travel/road lawyer and emergency help in car breakdown and accidental emergency. British Auto Club is headquartered in Kiev, Ukraine.

Unico Sigorta

Acquisition in 2014
Unico Sigorta is a general insurance business with a strong network across Turkey.

Virtu Systems

Private Equity Round in 2014
Virtu Systems OOO, founded in 2008 and based in Korolev, Russia, specializes in developing front-office insurance software. The company is recognized as the market leader in providing agent access portals tailored to the Russian insurance industry. Its innovative solutions enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of insurance operations, positioning Virtu Systems as a key player in this sector.