Kemal Akkaya: "Capital Support for Innovative Ventures Will Continue"
Bulls Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı (Bulls GSYO) has commenced its trading journey on Borsa Istanbul under the leadership of Kemal Akkaya. The company's main goal is to provide capital support for innovative and visionary initiatives, using capital markets to tap into promising investment opportunities. The funds raised from the public offering will allow Bulls GSYO to invest in new ventures, thereby enhancing the entrepreneurship ecosystem by concentrating on strategic projects.
📊 The Significance of the IPO Milestone
The recent public offering of Bulls GSYO, executed via the "Off-Exchange Sale - Fixed Price Book Building" method, concluded in February 2025, amassing 883 million TRY. Now, with 27.05% of the company's capital available to the public, this development has solidified its financial base, guiding it towards a new strategic path. Chairman Kemal Akkaya emphasizes this essential move in strengthening corporate identity and setting ambitious targets for future growth.
Strategic Investment Directions
Kemal Akkaya details the strategic allocation of IPO proceeds, which involves fostering new investments. Notably, 40% of the funds are designated for the defense industry to bolster domestic and national technologies. Additionally, 50% of the rest will be strategically distributed across various sectors.
Diverse Regional and Sectoral Investments
Bulls GSYO underscores the importance of diversity, directing investments into financial technologies and the energy sector along with defense. These investments manifest the company's dedication to maintaining a broad strategic presence.
Bulls GSYO plans to undertake wise investment decisions, such as capital increases and financial support for existing businesses.
Growth and Strategic Acquisitions
Focusing on growth, Bulls GSYO will target acquisitions of both domestic and international companies. Their plan also involves establishing fresh ventures, demonstrating their commitment to judiciously using raised funds.
Over the past three years, the company's equity has escalated from 185 million TRY to a remarkable 3.25 billion TRY, showcasing their strategic prowess.
📅 Insights on the IPO Process and Company Outlook
Mahir Can Ereren, the Acting General Manager of Bulls Yatırım Menkul Değerler, validates the successful completion of the IPO process. Having attracted 171,190 investors, the company aims to capitalize on this progress by developing new projects. Bulls Yatırım is set to continue enhancing capital market growth through underwriting IPOs from emerging successful companies.
Who is Kemal Akkaya?
Born in Adana in 1974, Kemal Akkaya is a distinguished figure with expertise in Business Administration. His career began in 1997 at Oyak Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. He transitioned from management in 2015 to become an angel investor, deeply engaging with the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Board at Bulls Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı (Bulls GSYO), steering the company towards an innovative future.
