The Firm
VALURA is the #1 company valuation and analysis firm. Our focus is to maximize company value using our data analytics-driven methodology.
We believe that data is the currency of the New World and that a company can't improve it if can't measure its performance.
Accordingly, we make the data meaningful and increase growth, profitability, and return on equity in a measurable manner.
Our Objective
With its cloud-based system, VALURA supports businesses of all sizes to become more “valuable” and more “fit” companies by utilizing the power of “data”.
We believe that when the right time comes, every shareholder should be rewarded for their efforts.
Our vision is to increase the welfare level of society by creating more valuable companies.
We Strive
With our award-winning data analytics software and corporate performance analysis system CVMS, we increase the value, performance, and investor attractiveness of medium-sized enterprises around the world.
Our motto is "Create the best product at a global scale, enjoy the process while doing this, constantly learn and develop, be positive, support the Earth in a more environmentally friendly and animal-friendly manner."
We are an accreditated member of IACVS.
We became a member of IACVS (The International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists), the highest umbrella organization on a global scale in company valuation. We have proven our success with the membership of IACVS, which represents the highest operation principles and quality standards in Company Valuation.
VALURA is a member of the International Institute of Business
Analysis.
As a member of the International Institute of Business Analysis, the most respected umbrella organization in Business Analysis in the world, we have registered our business analysis services in line with global standards (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, BABOK).
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.
VALURA is the Global partner of Austrian-based MergersCorp, which specializes in raising growth capital for Midsize Enterprises.
MergersCorp is a global company with 17 country offices specializing in mergers and acquisitions of mid-sized businesses.
We are in the consultancy pool of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
We enable our companies to benefit from EBRD support in our consultancy projects.
We are a member of the global community LFCA, which drives climate action.
We take our environmental responsibility seriously. Therefore, we support Greenfleet's afforestation projects as much as our carbon emissions to remove our carbon footprint. CO2 Reduction for companies
VALURA was selected as the Best Company Valuation Firm in Eastern Europe in 2019 by the UK-based M&A Today.
M&A Today selected VALURA as the Best Company Valuation Firm in Eastern Europe in 2019 as part of the Global 100 awards, which were selected with the participation of 163 countries globally. We progress to be the most innovative company valuation firm on a global scale!
We believe that the responsibility of a business is to add value to society and the world we live in, as well as to make a profit and provide employment opportunities.
In the world, 15,000 children die every day because they cannot be vaccinated, cannot access clean water, and are malnourished. UNICEF delivers various products such as vaccines against deadly diseases, tents, therapeutic convenience foods, water cleaning tablets to millions of children most affected by humanitarian crises. We are proud to support UNICEF indefinitely by buying Life-Saving Gifts “Hope Packages” on behalf of our customers.
VALURA became the official supporter of the Women's Empowerment Initiative founded by UN Global Impact and UN Women.
We have committed to work on issues such as violence against women, equal opportunities, equal financial opportunities at work, and education for girls. We work for gender equality on a global scale. We will encourage each company we provide service to develop equal opportunity projects for women. We proudly support this initiative of the United Nations.
The Team, News and Updates
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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.
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.
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.
Saim Türkay
Director
Saim Türkay has a BA in Business Administration. He started his career at Garanti Bank in 2005 and continued at Akbank and INGBank. He worked in many different branches as SME Banking and Commercial Banking portfolio manager and Branch Manager. Finally, he ended his 15-year banking career as a branch manager at ING bank. Saim Türkay is also an expert in loan allocation processes and business analysis.
Mehmet Murat Bakım
Accredited Partner - Proda Consulting
Saim Türkay has a BA in Business Administration. He started his career at Garanti Bank in 2005 and continued at Akbank and INGBank. He worked in many different branches as SME Banking and Commercial Banking portfolio manager and Branch Manager. Finally, he ended his 15-year banking career as a branch manager at ING bank. Saim Türkay is also an expert in loan allocation processes and business analysis.
