Bulls Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı (Bulls GSYO), under the leadership of Kemal Akkaya, has embarked on its trading journey on Borsa Istanbul. The company is committed to providing capital support to innovative ventures, aiming to harness capital markets for lucrative investment opportunities. The funds from the public offering will be allocated to new investments, driving the growth of the entrepreneurship ecosystem by prioritizing strategic projects.

📊 Importance of the IPO Milestone

The recent public offering by Bulls GSYO was completed through the "Off-Exchange Sale - Fixed Price Book Building" method in February 2025, amassing 883 million TRY. Now, 27.05% of the company’s capital is publicly traded, strengthening its financial structure and steering the company toward a strategic path. Chairman Kemal Akkaya emphasizes this critical step in enhancing corporate identity and sets ambitious goals for growth.

Directions for Strategic Investments

Kemal Akkaya outlines the strategic application of IPO proceeds to fuel new investments. Primarily, 40% of the funds are allocated to the defense industry, boosting domestic and national technologies. Furthermore, 50% of the residual funds will be strategically invested across various sectors.

Varied Regional and Sectoral Investments

Highlighting the significance of diversity, Bulls GSYO will invest in financial technologies and the energy sector along with defense, underscoring its dedication to a broad strategic scope.

The company plans to make calculated investment moves, such as capital surges and financial backing for existing businesses.

Expansion and Strategic Acquisitions

Bulls GSYO aims to expand by acquiring both local and global companies. Their strategy also involves setting up new ventures, demonstrating their commitment to effectively using capital raised.

Over the past three years, the company’s equity has surged from 185 million TRY to an impressive 3.25 billion TRY, showcasing their strategic prowess.

📅 Insights on the IPO Endeavor and Corporate Future

Mahir Can Ereren, the Acting General Manager of Bulls Yatırım Menkul Değerler, confirms the triumphant completion of the IPO process. Attracting 171,190 investors, the company plans to capitalize on this momentum with new projects. Bulls Yatırım is set to further support the growth of capital markets by underwriting IPOs for successful emerging firms.

Who is Kemal Akkaya?

Born in Adana in 1974, Kemal Akkaya holds a background in Business Administration. His career began at Oyak Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. in 1997. In 2015, he transitioned to becoming an angel investor, deeply involved in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Today, as the Chairman of Bulls Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı (Bulls GSYO), he guides the company on its innovative journey.