Paycore, formerly known as Cardtek, is a technology company founded in 2001 and based in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in providing innovative, end-to-end payment technology solutions for financial institutions, payment service providers, and the retail sector. Serving over 150 clients across 38 countries, Paycore streamlines the payment process by offering secure payment services that minimize the need for multiple vendors. The company caters to a diverse range of industries, including banking, telecommunications, and public transportation, and is recognized for its ability to integrate efficiently with various technologies and platforms.
Glasshouse Turkey is the on-premise data assurance solutions provider. Glasshouse assists Turkey’s largest 250 enterprises in their data back-up operations. Glasshouse offers end-to-end data back-up solutions, getting involved in planning, provisioning and installation of the solution and then later in the maintenance, support and management of the solution. Glasshouse is a Platinum Partner of a global technology provider, DellEMC.
ARKEL ELEKTRIK ELEKTRONIK SAN. ve TIC. A.S. manufactures lift control cards, control panels, emergency rescue systems, inspection and alarm sets, and other electronic equipment. The company offers lift controllers for non-collective systems, economy controllers for rope lifts, lift controllers for rope and hydraulic lifts, elevator control systems, inverters for elevators, lift control panels, integrated elevator control units, and door controllers for automatic telescopic lift doors. It also provides auxiliary units, such as emergency rescue units, inspection and alarm sets, door detectors, displays, magnetic switches, and other products. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.
Tavuk Dunyasi operates over 90 fast casual dining restaurants which serve a chicken focused menu. Tavuk Dunyasi's unique marinated chicken offering at affordable prices appeal to broad consumer tastes and budgets. Tavuk Dunyasi also operates in international markets under “Gagawa” brand. Gagawa restaurants operate in China, Germany and the Netherlands.
Soke Un is the wheat flour producer in Turkey with presence in consumer and professional segments. Soke Un offers its consumer products under its own brand as well as private label for leading chains in Turkey. The company is the market leader in the branded consumer flour segment with 18% market share. In addition to flour, Soke Un also produces bread mixes and pudding. Having 560 tons of daily processing capacity, the company’s facilities are based on an approximately 54,000 sqm land in Söke which is one hour drive from İzmir.
Private Equity Round in 2013
Arzum Elektrikli Ev Aletleri San. ve Tic. AS engages in the manufacture and supply of household appliances for households worldwide. It offers food preparation, cooking, frying, beverage preparation, cleaning, personal care, iron, baby products, day gifts, and accessories. The company sells its products through authorized retail points. Arzum Elektrikli Ev Aletleri San. ve Tic. AS was formerly known as Guney Ithalat Kollektif Sirketi. The company was founded in 1953 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey with additional offices in Hong Kong and Turkey.
LOGO Yazılım is Turkey’s largest independent software company that provides business application development, integration, HR, and other related solutions to various sectors, including distribution, marine, retail, telecom, IT, tourism, textile, and more.
ACP offers industry products and unique risk management services through its two business units, insurance and reinsurance brokerage. The Company currently serves more than 500 corporate and 5,000 retail customers.
Lucky Fish is the exporter of value added seafood products to Europe (ready-to-cook bass and bream dishes and fillets). The Company is fully vertically integrated with its own juvenile production, fish feed production, fish farming, and processing plant, compliant to highest quality standards of BRC, IFS, GLOBAL GAP & HACCP. The investment has further bolstered Lucky Fish’s (formerly known as Ugurlu Balik) integrated production capacity with emphasis on environmental and social responsibilities and product traceability.
Private Equity Round in 2012
Mobiliz Information and Communication Technologies Inc. specializes in developing vehicle tracking and fleet management systems. Founded in 2004 and based in Ankara, Turkey, the company offers a web-based integrated platform designed for both individuals and enterprises. This system enables users to monitor their fleets in a mobile environment, access company databases remotely, and facilitate two-way real-time information transfer. Additionally, it supports job assignment and various e-business applications using global positioning systems and GSM technology. As of March 2020, Mobiliz operates as a subsidiary of GPS Bulgaria.
Mikro Ödeme is a Turkish micropayments service provider for Turkey and the Middle East. Mikro Ödeme includes mobile payment (carrier billing), credit card payments and prepaid (gift) cards. Mikro Ödeme provides services to over 1,000 active clients, including Turkcell, Vodafone, TTNET, Turk Telekom, Nokia, Facebook, Visa, Mubi, Playspan, Yonja, Dogan Holdings, and more. Founded in 2008, Mikro Odeme is considered as the first and largest payment service provider in Turkey.