OYAK
Overview
Established in 1961, OYAK is Turkey's largest supplementary occupational pension fund, managing assets across various sectors and countries. It operates in sectors such as mining, metallurgy, cement, concrete, paper, automotive, logistics, energy, food, agriculture, animal husbandry, chemicals, and finance, with a presence in 24 countries worldwide. OYAK manages the savings of its approximately 460,000 members with a focus on efficiency and profitability. The fund's investment strategy is diversified, encompassing private equity, real estate, venture capital, fixed income, hedge funds, commodities, infrastructure, collectibles, crypto, distressed and special situations, and ESG and impact investing. OYAK's geographical focus spans Turkey and 19 other countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The fund invests across various stages, from seed to distressed situations. OYAK's portfolio includes investments in industries such as mining, metallurgy, cement, concrete, paper, automotive, logistics, energy, food, agriculture, animal husbandry, chemicals, finance, retail, and construction. Notable portfolio companies include Oyak-Renault, a joint venture with Renault in the automotive sector, and Erdemir, a leading Turkish steel producer. The fund's investment philosophy emphasizes efficiency, profitability, and contributing to Turkey's economic development through its diverse industrial holdings.
Investment Focus
- Focus on sectors including mining, metallurgy, cement, concrete, paper, automotive, logistics, energy, food, agriculture, animal husbandry, chemicals, finance, retail, and construction
- Geographical focus on Turkey and 19 other countries
- Interest in investments across various stages, from seed to distressed situations
- Preference for industries such as mining, metallurgy, cement, concrete, paper, automotive, logistics, energy, food, agriculture, animal husbandry, chemicals, finance, retail, and construction
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does OYAK invest in?
OYAK invests in Energy, Finance, Automotive, Retail, Agriculture and Logistics, and is based in Ankara, Turkey. OYAK is listed as a pension fund in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does OYAK invest at?
OYAK backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does OYAK invest in?
OYAK invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
Who are the partners at OYAK?
Team members listed for OYAK include Gurkan Cankurt (Advisor to the CEO (Energy Business)) and Mustafa Erden (CEO Office).
What companies has OYAK invested in?
OYAK's portfolio includes Erdemir and Oyak-Renault.
How do I contact OYAK?
OYAK's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
