2024

Sale of 100% Equity Interest in Paynet

USD 92,000,000

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

A leading provider of online payment services and AI-based payment technologies, iyzico, backed by one of the largest technology investors of the world, Prosus, acquired 100% share from Arena Group in Paynet, the largest real-economy focused B2B payment service provider in Turkiye, for a cash consideration of US$92m. Odin Financial served as the exclusive financial advisor to Paynet and Arena in this transaction.

Advisory Services

Sell-side

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Ali Yazgan, Berk Özbek, Nasıf Mazlumoğlu, Emre Ertürk, Arda Özlemiş

2023

Acquisition of

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

Param, the largest full-stack payment service provider in Turkiye, acquired 100% share in Twisto, a recognized consumer lender with strong BNPL capabilities in CEE owned by Sydney-based BNPL company Zip Co. Limited. Odin Financial acted as exclusive strategic and financial advisor to Param.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Berk Özbek, Emre Egeli, Nasıf Mazlumoğlu, Ege Çağatay

2023

Acquisition of

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

Param, the largest full-stack payment service provider in Turkiye signed an agreement to acquire majority shares in Paycore, an international processing and payments services provider, majority owned by Mediterra Capital and MV Holding. Odin Financial acted as exclusive strategic and financial advisor to Param.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Berk Özbek, Emre Egeli

2023

Fundraising

Private Placement

Description

Founded by Boyner group, Hopi which is the largest loyalty program in Turkey with more than 15 million users raised a funding at a 100 million USD valuation from Param. Odin Financial acted as exclusive strategic and financial advisor to Hopi.

Advisory Services

Fundraising

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Berk Özbek, Engür Bulur, Nasıf Mazlumoğlu

2021

Acquisition of

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

Çizgi Telekomunikasyon (Natro) a group company of team.blue, the leading European webhosting player backed by Hg Capital, acquired 100% equity in Turhost, a prominent Turkish hosting provider. Odin Financial acted as strategic and financial advisor to team.blue and its shareholders during this transaction.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Onur Kurugöl, Gökhan Parmaksız, Berk Özbek, Engür Bulur

2021

Sale of 100% Equity Interest in Garajsepeti to

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Kavak, Mexico’s first technology unicorn, acquired 100% shares of Turkey’s leading used-car trading and #1 auto dealer SaaS platform Garajsepeti. Odin Financial acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Garajsepeti and its founding and financial shareholders.

Advisory Services

Sell-side

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Onur Kurugöl, Gökhan Parmaksız, Berk Özbek, Engür Bulur

2020

Sale of 100% Equity Interest in Natro

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

team.blue, the leading European webhosting player backed by Hg Capital, acquired 100% equity in Natro, the local leader in Turkey. Odin Financial acted as financial advisor to Natro and its shareholders.

Advisory Services

Sell-side

Team

Onur Kurugöl, Dirim Altunbaş, Berk Özbek

2020

Series A Fundraising

Private Placement

Description

Turkish digital autoplace company Garajsepeti raised USD 1.5mn in a Series A investment round. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Garajsepeti.

Advisory Services

Capital Raising

Team

Onur Kurugöl, Dirim Altunbaş

2019

Acquisition of iyzico

USD 165,000,000

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

PayU, the leading online payment service provider and a subsidiary of Naspers, acquired Turkey’s fastest growing fintech company iyzico for USD 165 million. Odin Financial acted as strategic and financial advisor to PayU and its shareholder Naspers, during this transaction.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Onur Kurugöl, Dirim Altunbaş, Berk Özbek

2019

Fairness Opinion to the Board of

Acted as Financial Advisor

Description

Odin Financial provided Fairness Opinion regarding Paynet, a Turkish fintech company, to the board of directors of its parent company, Arena, to support its strategy and positioning going forward.

Advisory Services

Strategic Financial Advisory

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Dirim Altunbaş, Selim Demirci

2018

Growth Equity Fundraising

Private Placement

Description

Turkish leading digital real estate platform Hurriyet Emlak raised growth capital funding from Goldman Sachs. Odin Financial acted as exclusive advisor to Hurriyet Emlak and its shareholder Dogan Holding.

Advisory Services

Capital Raising

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Onur Kurugöl, Dirim Altunbaş

2018

Sale of Equity Interest in Ekol Gıda

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Cargill's animal nutrition business has fully acquired Ekol Gıda, a leading company operating in premix and feed additives markets in Turkey. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Ekol Gıda.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side

Team

İzzet Özdal, Selçuk Çetinkaya

2018

Sale of the Majority Equity Interest in ACP Sigorta

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Howden Broking Group, a global specialist insurance broker, has acquired the majority equity stake in ACP Sigorta, one of the largest insurance and reinsurance brokers in Turkey. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to ACP Sigorta and its largest shareholder Mediterra Capital.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side Auction

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Berk Şener, Selim Demirci

2018

Convertible Loan

Private Placement

Description

Turkey’s hyper-growth m-commerce company Getir, raised convertible loan financing from Revo Capital. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Getir.

Advisory Services

Capital Raising

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Onur Kurugöl, Dirim Altunbaş

2017

Sale of 90% Equity Interest in Propak Ambalaj

EUR 47,000,000

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Polinas Plastik, the largest BOPP film manufacturer in Turkey and controlled by Gozde Girisim (sister company to Yildiz Holding) acquired 90.0% equity in Turkish leading flexible packaging producer Propak Ambalaj for EUR 47 million. Odin Financial acted as financial advisor to Propak Ambalaj.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side Auction

Team

Berk Şener, Kerem Çakıroğlu, Selçuk Çetinkaya

2017

Sale of the Majority Equity Interest in Hisarlar Makina

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Mahindra & Mahindra, one of the world's largest tractor producers acquired 75.1% equity in Turkish farm machinery manufacturer Hisarlar Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Hisarlar Makina.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side Auction

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Berk Şener, Kerem Çakıroğlu

2016

Series C Fundraising

USD 19,000,000

Private Placement

Description

Turkish fintech company iyzico raised USD 19 million in a Series C round led by Vostok Emerging Finance. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to iyzico.

Advisory Services

Capital Raising

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Onur Kurugöl, İmge Su Sarıca

2016

Sale of 49% Equity Interest in Mackolik

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Perform Group acquired 49% equity in Mackolik. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Mackolik.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Onur Kurugöl

2016

Sale of 90% Equity Interest in Kalenobel Ambalaj

EUR 90,000,000

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Mondi Group acquired 90% equity in Kalenobel Ambalaj San. ve Tic. A.Ş. for EUR 90 million. Odin Financial acted as financial advisor to Kalenobel Ambalaj and Argus Capital.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side Auction

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Berk Şener, Kerem Çakıroğlu

2015

Sale of Doğan Gazetecilik's Assets related to Arabam.com Operations

USD 5,000,000

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Doğan Gazetecilik sold its auto classifieds business Arabam.com to Ilab Holding for USD 5 million. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Doğan Gazetecilik.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side Auction

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Onur Kurugöl

2015

Sale of 100% Equity Interest in Eczacıbaşı Securities

TL 30,000,000

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Eczacıbaşı Yatırım Holding Ortaklığı sold 100% equity in Eczacıbaşı Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Eczacıbaşı Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş., to Global Menkul Değerler A.Ş. for TL 30 million. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Eczacıbaşı Group.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side Auction

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Berk Şener, Kerem Çakıroğlu

2015

Sale of Minority Interest in Kodsan Termosar Enerji Sistemleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Minol-ZENNER Group acquired a minority stake in Kodsan Termosar Enerji Sistemleri, a Turkish company focused on offering services and devices for the metering and billing of energy and water usage. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Kodsan Termosar and its shareholders.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Onur Kurugöl

2015

Sale of 25% Equity Interest in Hepsiburada

USD 108,000,000

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Hepsiburada.com, the largest e-commerce company in Turkey, sold 25% equity to The Abraaj Group for USD 108 million. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Hepsiburada and its shareholders.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Onur Kurugöl, Kerem Çakıroğlu

2015

Acquisition of Evmanya

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

Hepsiburada.com acquired Evmanya, online retailer of house and decorations products. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Hepsiburada.com.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Onur Kurugöl

2015

Acquisition of Altıncı Cadde

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

Hepsiburada.com acquired Altıncı Cadde, an omni-channel furniture & home decor retailer. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Hepsiburada.com.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Onur Kurugöl

2014

Acquisition of Kodsan Enerji Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

Termosar Heating Solutions acquired Kodsan Enerji Sistemleri. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Termosar.

Advisory Services

Merger

Team

Onur Kurugöl

2013

Acquisition of Elektronik Bilgi Iletisim

TL 13,000,000

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

D&R, the music and book retail subsidiary of Doğan Group, acquired Elektronik Bilgi İletişim, operating İdefix and Prefix brands, for TL 13 million. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Doğan Holding.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Onur Kurugöl

2013

Acquisition of AME Info

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

Mediaquest, Dubai-based media company, acquired AME Info, Dubai-based online business news and information service company. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Mediaquest.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Ömer Ünsal

2012

Sale of 51% Equity Interest in Mackolik

USD 25,000,000

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Perform Group, one of the leading digital sports media companies in Europe based in the UK, acquired 51% equity in Mackolik for USD 25 million. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Mackolik.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side Auction

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Onur Kurugöl

2011

Sale of 60% Equity Interest in YEM Fair Organisation

USD 25,000,000

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

ITE Group, the organizer of over 200 exhibitions and conferences each year in 14 countries, acquired 60% equity in YEM Fuarcılık, the largest organizer of building materials & equipment exhibitions in Turkey, for USD 25 million. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Yem Fuarcılık.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Berk Şener

2010

Acquisition of 50% Equity Interest in Kalenobel Ambalaj

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

Argus Capital, UK-based private equity firm, acquired 50% equity in Kalenobel Ambalaj. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Argus Capital.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Berk Şener

2010

Equity Linked Project Financing Facility

USD 265,000,000

Acted as Financial Advisor

Description

Turcas Petrol A.Ş. raised USD 265 million equity-linked financing for 774 MW Denizli Combined Cycle Power Plant. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Turcas Petrol A.Ş.

Advisory Services

Equity-Linked Financing

Team

Ömer Ünsal

2010

Strategic Advisory to the Board of Directors

Acted as Financial Advisor

Description

Odin Financial provided strategic advisory and corporate finance services to the board of directors of ETİ, Turkey's leading confectionery producer.

Advisory Services

Strategic Financial Advisory

Team

Ömer Ünsal, Berk Şener

2006-2010

Strategic Advisory to the Board of Directors

Acted as Financial Advisor

Description

Odin Financial provided strategic advisory and corporate finance services to Turcas Petrol A.Ş. as well as Aksoy Holding.

Advisory Services

Strategic Financial Advisory

Team

Ömer Ünsal

2009

Sale of 70% Equity Interest in E.ON

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

E.ON sold its equity interest in Denizli 774 MW CCGT power plant to RWE. Odin Financial acted as financial advisor to Turcas Petrol A.Ş. as minority shareholder.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side

Team

Ömer Ünsal

2009

Sale of Equity Interest in Mediaquest

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Abraaj Capital acquired 40% equity in Mediaquest. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Mediaquest.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side Auction

Team

Ömer Ünsal

2008

Acquisition of Göçay-Summa Real Estate Portfolio

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Dedeman Hotels & Resorts acquired Göçay-Summa's real asset portfolio. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Göçay-Summa.

Advisory Services

Sell-Side Auction

Team

Ömer Ünsal

2008

Acquisition Financing Facility

USD 680,000,000

Acted as Financial Advisor

Description

Turcas Petrol A.Ş. and Socar Enerji utilized an acquisition financing facility of USD 680 million to pay for Petkim's shares. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Turcas Petrol A.Ş. and Socar Enerji.

Advisory Services

Acquisition Financing

Team

Ömer Ünsal

2007

Acquisition of 51% Equity Interest in Petkim

USD 2,000,000,000

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

Turcas Petrol A.Ş. and Socar Enerji acquired 51% equity in Petkim for USD 2 billion. Odin Financial acted as financial advisor to Socar Enerji & Turcas Petrol A.Ş.

Advisory Services

Privatization Purchase

Team

Ömer Ünsal

2007

Acquisition of 100% Equity Interest in GBC

Acted as Buy-Side Advisor

Description

Mediaquest acquired 100% equity in GBC (Gray Business Communications). Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Mediaquest.

Advisory Services

Acquisition

Team

Ömer Ünsal

2007

Sale of 100% Interest in Yeniköy Turizm owning Sait Halim Paşa Yalısı

Acted as Sell-Side Advisor

Description

Boğaziçi Turizm Yatırım, İstanbul-based tourism & investment company, acquired Yeniköy Turizm, owning the operating rights of Sait Halim Paşa Yalısı located in İstanbul. Odin Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Yeniköy Turizm.

Advisory Services

Transfer of Operating Rights

Team

Ömer Ünsal