Murat Ülker
Chairman of the Board
We founded Gözde Girişim with the vision of becoming an investment platform that provides long-term capital to companies with high growth potential in Türkiye, supports their institutional transformation, and contributes to their sustainable development. Today, we are taking this vision even further by aiming to contribute to the growth of companies that will strengthen our country's competitiveness while generating long-term value for our shareholders.
At the heart of this vision lies not only an investment philosophy but also a deep-rooted entrepreneurial heritage. Before becoming investors, we were entrepreneurs. The history of our ecosystem is the story of how entrepreneurial ventures evolved into strong institutions and global brands. This experience is the cornerstone of our investment philosophy and the long-term partnerships we build with the companies in which we invest.
I firmly believe that private equity and venture capital are among the most powerful drivers of companies' global competitiveness and long-term success. Guided by this perspective, we invest in businesses at different stages of growth—from innovative start-ups to industry-leading companies—and establish long-term partnerships with strong management teams.
For us, capital is not an end in itself but a means of enabling growth and transformation. When evaluating investments, we focus not only on current performance but also on growth potential, leadership quality, competitive advantages, and the capacity to achieve sustainable success.
As Gözde Girişim, we will continue to create value for our shareholders, portfolio companies, and our country through our long-term perspective. We believe that lasting success is achieved not only through financial performance but also by building strong institutions and contributing to economic development.
Mehmet Tütüncü
Vice Chairman of the Board
In line with our active ownership approach, we provide our portfolio companies with much more than financial capital. We share our experience, operational and financial expertise, institutional know-how, and extensive business network with them. At the same time, we encourage knowledge sharing, strategic collaborations, and commercial synergies among our portfolio companies, helping them strengthen their competitive advantages and support their long-term development.
We have strong confidence in our country's entrepreneurial potential, production capabilities, and human capital. Our objective is to contribute to the development of strong companies that encourage entrepreneurship, support institutional transformation, and create lasting value for all stakeholders, while delivering robust and sustainable returns to our shareholders.