EMF Capital Partners

EMF Capital Partners is a London-based private equity firm focused on financial institutions in emerging markets, with an emphasis on the insurance sector and technology-enabled financial ecosystems. It seeks majority stakes in portfolio companies and typically targets investments of $5-20 million. The firm pursues opportunities across Europe, Asia, and Africa and maintains offices in Istanbul, Moscow, and Kiev. Established in the early 2010s, EMF Capital Partners aims to connect capital providers in developed markets with growing financial institutions in emerging markets through sector expertise and a regional footprint.

Peter Lovas

CEO

Julide Mercan

Managing Director

John Richards

COO

6 past transactions

Beep

Private Equity Round in 2023
Beep is a operator of digital auto club platform that offers a wide array of service providers in a single convenient app.

Demir Hayat Sigorta

Acquisition in 2016
Demir Hayat Sigorta A.S., established in 1995 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, offers a comprehensive range of insurance products catering to both retail and corporate clients. The company's portfolio includes health insurance options such as supplementary health, emergency health, travel, and dental health insurance. Additionally, it provides life insurance products that encompass cumulative life insurance, education insurance, and personal accident coverage. Demir Hayat Sigorta is dedicated to addressing the diverse insurance needs of its customers, including those related to serious illnesses and accidents.

Monopoli Sigorta

Acquisition in 2016
Monopoli Sigorta is an Istanbul-based insurance broker that operates as an agency providing non-life insurance policies and brokerage services. Serving customers across Turkey, it assists clients in selecting a single policy that covers home, health, workplace, electronic devices, and personal finances against various risks, helping hedge against unforeseen contingencies.

British Auto Club

Private Equity Round in 2014
British Auto Club is a comprehensive automotive care provider based in Kiev, Ukraine, specializing in motor insurance and roadside assistance. The company offers a range of services, including towing, fuel delivery, tire changes, and emergency help for car breakdowns and accidents. In addition to insurance products tailored for drivers, it also provides club membership, which includes various benefits such as travel and road legal assistance. British Auto Club aims to deliver prompt and reliable support, ensuring safety and peace of mind for its clients on the road.

Unico Sigorta

Acquisition in 2014
Unico Sigorta A.S. is a general insurance company based in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in non-life insurance products. Founded in 1988, the firm offers an extensive range of insurance solutions, including fire, legal protection, health, motor, and various non-motor accident insurances. Unico's personal insurance offerings encompass damage, traffic, home, compulsory earthquake, personal accident, emergency health, critical illnesses, and travel insurance. For corporate clients, the company provides products tailored to various industries, such as pharmacy, small business, comprehensive business, hotel, and residential real estate insurance, along with highly specialized coverages like construction risks and professional indemnity. Formerly known as Aviva Sigorta A.S., the company rebranded to Unico Sigorta A.S. in September 2015 and operates as a subsidiary of Kibele B.V. Its robust network throughout Turkey enhances its capacity to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Virtu Systems

Private Equity Round in 2014
Founded in 2008, Virtu Systems specializes in developing front-office insurance software. It is the market leader in providing agent access portals to the Russian insurance industry.
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