TURUNÇ has advised Pollet Medical Group, a Belgium-based provider of medical services and solutions for the healthcare industry, on obtaining the approval of the Turkish Competition Board for Pollet’s majority acquisition of Farmasol, a specialty pharmaceutical company. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place later this year. The TURUNÇ team included Noyan...

TURUNÇ authored the Turkish chapter of Lexology Panoramic’s Automotive & Mobility (2024) title. The contributing lawyers were Esin Çamlıbel, Beste Yıldızili Ergül, Naz Esen and Canberk Taze. The publication is a comparative guide of the legislation relating to the regulation of the automotive industry in 19 jurisdictions. In addition to Turkey, the jurisdictions covered by the 2023...

TURUNÇ authored the Turkish chapter of Lexology Panoramic’s Initial Public Offerings 2025 title. The contributing lawyers were İltem Dokurlar, Naz Esen, Övgü Kopal and Kerem Turunç. The publication, previously known as Getting the Deal Through, is a comparative guide of the legislation relating to venture capital investments in 14 jurisdictions. In addition to Turkey, the jurisdictions...

TURUNÇ has advised Boğaziçi Ventures on its follow-on investment in Hiwell, an online therapy platform. Eksim Ventures, Ünlü & Co and Kinesis Teknoloji Yatırımları also joined the round. Boğaziçi Ventures is a leading Turkish Capital Markets Board-regulated venture capital fund focused primarily on fintech, health tech, retail tech and gaming. The TURUNÇ team included Kerem...

TURUNÇ has advised ComposeVC on the formation of its inaugural venture capital fund, ComposeVC Built-World Fund. The New York-based fund will invest in early-stage startups in the property tech, construction tech and climate tech spaces. The TURUNÇ team included Kerem Turunç, İltem Dokurlar and Naz Esen. Please see here for more information.

TURUNÇ has advised Gelecek Etki Fonu (Future Impact Fund) on its investment in Mindsite, an e-commerce metrics analytics platform. Finberg, the Turkish Technology Development Foundation, TT Ventures also joined the round. Gelecek Etki Fonu is a Capital Markets Board-regulated venture capital fund managed jointly by Tacirler Asset Management, a leading asset management company and Vestel...

The Turkish Industry & Business Association (TÜSİAD), Turkey’s most influential business association, released its inaugural report on the Turkish entrepreneurship ecosystem on July 2, 2024 at an event attended by market participants and the media. The report, entitled “Türkiye: A Leading Hub for Startups and Tech Companies in EMEA” highlights the strengths of, and opportunities...

TURUNÇ has advised Boğaziçi Ventures on its investment in Mükellef (known as Workhy internationally), an online platform that allows entrepreneurs to manage company formation and financial processes. APY Ventures, 3dots, Sistem Global, ANKA Ventures and Finberg also joined the round. Boğaziçi Ventures is a leading Turkish Capital Markets Board-regulated venture capital fund focused primarily on...

TURUNÇ authored the Turkish chapter of Lexology Panoramic’s Venture Capital 2024 title. The contributing lawyers were Kerem Turunç, Esin Çamlıbel, Yasemin Erden, Naz Esen and Beste Yıldızili Ergül. The publication, previously known as Getting the Deal Through, is a comparative guide of the legislation relating to venture capital investments in 11 jurisdictions. In addition to Turkey,...