Esas Holding
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Investor type
Family office / PE / VC
Founded
2000
AUM
$10 000 M
Location
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
$100+ m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Series B,
Pre-seed,
Seed,
Series A,
Late Stage (Series C+)
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO,
Pre-defined exit
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
Esas was established in 2000 by first and second generation members of the Sabancı family, led by the late Şevket Sabancı. As a multi-asset investment firm, Esas invests in various asset classes globally, including private equity, real estate, venture capital, and liquid assets with offices in Istanbul, London and Frankfurt. Esas portfolio spans diverse sectors, including aviation, food, logistics, healthcare, retail, and leisure.
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Region of investment
Esas Holding Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Esas Holding Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
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Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Software
HealthTech
Logistics
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$2200 M
|
August 2000
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FAQs about Esas Holding
Where is Esas Holding located?
Esas Holding is located in Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.
When was Esas Holding founded?
Esas Holding was founded in 2000.
What sectors and industries does Esas Holding invest in?
Esas Holding invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Media and Entertainment, Other, Retail, Sports/SportsTech, Transportation, Fintech, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, Software, AI, AdTech, Healthcare Services, SaaS, HealthTech, Logistics.
What is Esas Holding geographical focus of investments?
Esas Holding invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Esas Holding typically invest in?
Esas Holding invests in companies and startups at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of Esas Holding investment?
Esas Holding usually invests $100+ m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Esas Holding?
Esas Holding has around $10 000m assets under management.
When was Esas Holding last fund created?
Esas Holding last fund was created/launched in 2000-08-11