Actera Group

Actera Group, established in 2006, is a prominent private equity firm headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. With over US$3.3 billion in assets under management, Actera specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on consumer goods, industrial, and technology sectors. The firm's portfolio comprises companies that employ approximately 35,000 people and generate revenues exceeding US$5 billion. Actera has consistently delivered top-tier returns in its asset class within the Turkish market since its inception.

Selman Ruso

Director

Past deals in Turkey

Ace Games

Seed Round in 2021
Ace Games is a game development studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020. The company focuses on creating mobile games for the smartphone app marketplace, aiming to provide accessible entertainment for players of all ages. Their offerings include a variety of engaging experiences such as colorful puzzles, farming simulations, and adventure explorations, allowing users from around the world to enjoy diverse gaming experiences.

Vivense London

Private Equity Round in 2020
Vivense is a Turkish online furniture retailer that connects customers with various furniture manufacturers. The company offers a diverse range of products, including sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and cupboards, through its e-commerce platform and physical showrooms. By providing an extensive selection of interior design products, Vivense enables customers to enhance their living spaces. Additionally, the company supports convenience by allowing clients to order their desired furniture items online and offers free delivery for select products.

Korozo Group

Acquisition in 2017
Korozo Group, established in 1973, is the largest flexible packaging company in Turkey and ranks among the largest manufacturers of flexible packaging in Europe, generating over €250 million in revenue. The company specializes in producing a diverse range of packaging solutions for both food and non-food sectors. Its product portfolio includes flexible packaging materials, components for hygiene products, kitchen consumables, and in-mould labels. Korozo Group is committed to providing high-quality packaging solutions that ensure the security and integrity of its clients' products in the global market.

Celebi

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

Acquisition in 2010
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.
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