The Beginning
VALURA is a next-generation technology and advisory firm. Our focus is to maximize company value with our award-winning data analytics-driven methodology.
We believe that the new currency of the World is data and also if one can't measure the performance can't improve it.
That's why we turn data into action to increase growth, profitability, and return on equity in a measurable manner.
Our Objective
VALURA assists companies worldwide to become more “valuable”, “fit” and "sell-able" by utilizing the power of data.
We believe that when the right time arrives, every shareholder should be rewarded for their efforts.
Our vision is to increase the life quality of every company owner that we contact by creating more valuable companies.
We Strive
With our award-winning data analytics system and 11 Steps Value Maximization Program, we increase the value, performance, and investor attractiveness of medium-sized enterprises around the world.
Our motto is to create the best product at a global scale, enjoy the process while doing this, constantly learn and develop, be positive, support the Earth with more environmentally friendly and animal-friendly manner,
We are the accreditated member of IACVS.
We have are a member of IACVS (The International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists), the most prestigious organization for company valuation at a global scale. IACVS represents the highest operation principles and quality standards in company valuation worldwide.
VALURA is a member of the International Institute of Business Analysis.
We have registered our business analysis services under global standards as a member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (BABOK) which is the most reputable umbrella organization for Business Analysis.
CBA is a corporate finance advisory specialized in mergers & acquisitions of SMEs. The company has a proven track record and reputation worldwide.
CBA has signed 7100 agreements worth $143 billion. VALURA offers Global Growth Consultancy service with the support of 101 country offices as the Turkish Business Partner of CBA.
CBA is a corporate finance advisory specialized in mergers & acquisitions of SMEs. The company has a proven track record and reputation worldwide.
CBA has signed 7100 agreements worth $143 billion. VALURA offers Global Growth Consultancy service with the support of 101 country offices as the Turkish Business Partner of CBA.
With VALURA our sister company IF&PARTNERS has chosen the Most Successful Mergers & Acquisition Company / East Europe.
Acquisition International as the most prestigious publication institution in Europe on finance has selected IF&PARTNERS as the Most Successful Merger and Acquisition company in East Europe in 2018 with VALURA project.
VALURA was named Best Company Valuation Firm of Eastern Europe in 2019 by UK based M&A Today.
In 2019, M&A Today selected VALURA as the Best Company Valuation Firm in Eastern Europe within the scope of the Global 100 awards selected with the participation of 163 countries globally. We strive to be the most innovative company valuation firm on a global scale!
Social Responsibility Project
We believe the responsibility of any business is not only create profit but to add value to the society and the world we live in as well as create employment opportunities.
Around the world, 15,000 children die every day because they cannot get vaccinated, access to clean water, or malnutrition. UNICEF rescues millions of children who are affected by the humanity crisis around the world by providing vaccination, tents, nutritional food, and water cleaning tablets. We are proud to support UNICEF indefinitely by buying “Hope Packages” on behalf of our customers.
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Our Team
Gökhan Acar
Founder / CEO
Gökhan ACAR has an undergraduate degree in Economics, MBA degree in Marketing and Finance and worked as a senior-level manager in Arçelik A.Ş. BEKO Poland S.A., Sunbelt, NBB Advisors. In 2015, he has established corporate financing company IF & PARTNERS and in 2017, he has established VALURA. Gökhan ACAR offers training and seminars to KOSGEB, businessmen associations, commercial and industrial chambers on company value increasing, preparation for sales and company marriages.
Köksal Başar
CTO
Köksal Başar has undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration. In 1981, with the computer technologies he met, he put his signature under major and pioneering projects for the military and civilian sectors in his career. Başar worked as vice general director for business development and technology investments in Tekin Acar Cosmetics, MM Group companies and he is responsible for cloud-based software algorithm design and application of VALURA.
Hakan Balcı
European Business Development Director / Germany
Hakan Balcı is graduated from the engineering department. During his career, he worked as Senior Financial Consultant, Euro-Engineer / MBA, Member of Board, General Director and Technical Manager in different companies. Balcı has extensive knowledge in different sectors and disciplines including construction, information technologies, human resources, M&A and since 2017, he is offering support to German companies for financial evaluation, company valuation, and mergers and acquisitions.
Zuhal Karabulut
Director
Zuhal Karabulut has an undergraduate degree in economics and an MBA in Money and Banks field. In her 24-year Vakıfbank career, she has worked as Financial Analyst, Branch Vice Manager, and Corporate Branch Manager. Karabulut has SPK Advanced, Corporate Management Rating, and Credit Rating Licence and extensive knowledge in corporate financing service, especially in financial analysis.
Süleyman Çembertaş
Director
Süleyman Çembertaş has an undergraduate degree in economics. He started his 25-year career in Yapı Kredi Banka and he worked as Inspection Board Inspector, Branch Vice Manager, Branch Manager, and Regional Manager. Çembertaş has SPK Corporate Rating Licence. Süleyman Çembertaş has extensive experience in financial analysis, financial auditing, debt restructuring, and corporate financing.
Burhan Eray
Director
He has an undergraduate degree in Economics and a master’s degree in Accounting and Audit. ERAY has been offering services as Certified Public Accounted since 1999. He has Independent Auditor from Turkish Patent Institute and Brand Representative and Public Inspection Board. He worked as İSMMMO Occupational Development Monitoring Board member between 2010-2013 and Board Chairman between 2013-2015. Since 2016, he continues to work in TURMOB Service Assessment and Pricing Committee.
Bahadır Sınay
Director
SINAY has an undergraduate degree in Economics and started his career as an instructor and manager in the education sector. SINAY has been working as Independent Public Accountant since 2002 and joined IF&PARTNERS in 2015 and VALURA in 2017. Bahadır SINAY has extensive experience in financial analysis, internal audit, corporatization of family companies and human resources.
Hakan Batur
Director
BATUR has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. He started his career in the plastic industry sector and has experience in tourism and machinery sector as a public accountant. Hakan Batur provides support in financial and administrative problems in businesses, family companies, and corporatization. Batur is also KOSGEB advisor and he joined IF&PARTNERS in 2015 and VALURA in 2017.
Yalçın Mete
Director
Mete has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. He started his 15-year career in Vakıfbank in 1995. He worked as Assistant Financial Analyst, Assistant Branch Manager, and Branch Manager. Yalçın METE has SPK Advanced and Credit Rating Licence and has extensive experience in financial analysis, SME financing, commercial credit, and energy project financing.
Ekrem Kılavuz
Director
KILAVUZ has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and he started his career as a financial and administrative manager in 2008. Since 2013, he has been offering services with KILAVUZ Public Accounting Firm. Ekrem KILAVUZ has experience in public accountant, financial analysis, internal audit, and corporate consultancy.
Osman Yılmaz
Director
Yılmaz has an undergraduate degree in banking and insurance. He started his career as certified public accounted in 1982 and worked as public accounted in Foreign Trade and International Transportation companies. Since 1998, he has been offering service as Certified Public Accounted in Mersin city. Yılmaz has expertise in financial engineering and tax application and he will be supporting to value increase to companies in Mersin Region.
Öztekin Özdemir
Director
Öztekin has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and started his 20+ years career in Kombassasn Holding. He worked as accounting manager, financing manager and financial affairs manager in Uğurlu Oto Cam. Öztekin also works as a public accountant, financial expert, arbitrator and trustee in composition and has extensive experience in internal control, financial analysis, and corporate finance.
Erkan Coşgun
Director
Erkan Coşgun has an undergraduate degree in economics and a master’s degree in business administration. He started his career in İş Bankası in 2001 and continued in Finansbank. He worked in various branches as business banking and commercial banking portfolio manager and branch manager. Coşgun specialized on financial technologies in the Cash Management department of Finansbank Akdeniz Regional Director. Erkan Coşgun has extensive knowledge on e-transformation systems, CRM, sales programs, supplier financing, and DBS.
Sedat Özdeş
Director
Having an undergraduate degree in economics, ÖZDEŞ started his career in 1990 as Budget and Account Specialist in the Public Sector and later moved to Başyazıcıoğlu Holding, Farmasol Tıp Ürünler A.Ş. He worked as the Financial Affairs Coordinator and Finance Manager at Ödül Solar Energy and some of the industry's leading companies. Özdeş is the founding director of the Özdeş Financial Advisory office and is the Independent Auditor and the Concordato Commissioner. Özdeş joined the VALURA team in 2020 and he has extensive experience in financial analysis, audit, and corporate finance.
