Companies
Borsa Istanbul Private Market accepts joint-stock or limited companies from non-public, as well as their partners. Membership categories are divided into “Start-Up Companies” and “Growth Stage Ventures” and application requirements vary depending on these categories.
Start-Up Companies
Start-Up Companies are young companies that, from the first 6 months following their establishment up to 5 years, meet with investors, seek funding, and aim for growth.
Start-Up Companies
In order to apply for membership in this category, a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 5 years must have passed since the company's establishment date.
1) Documents evidencing the company’s current ownership structure and incorporation date (trade registry records, etc.)
2) Business plan presentation
3) For companies located abroad, duly certified and translated documents evidencing incorporation, ownership structure and shareholders (alternative supporting documents may be submitted; eligibility is assessed by the Private Market Management)
Growth-Stage Ventures
Growth-Stage Ventures are companies that are not publicly traded and have been operating for at least two years. Their financial statements for the last two years must show at least 10 million Turkish Lira in asset size or sales revenue.
Growth-Stage Ventures
As of the application date, Growth-Stage Ventures must:
- Be established as a joint-stock company or limited liability company that is not publicly traded;
- Have undergone independent audit, or have an asset size or sales revenues of at least TRY 10 million in the financial
statements for any period within the last two years submitted to any legal authority;
- Have been established for at least 2 years since incorporation.
1) Documents evidencing the company’s current ownership structure and incorporation date (trade registry records, etc.)
2) Business plan presentation
3) For companies established abroad, duly certified and translated documents evidencing incorporation, ownership structure and shareholders (alternative supporting documents may be submitted; eligibility is assessed by the Private Market Management)
4) Financial statements for the last 2 years (prepared in accordance with the Tax Procedure Law equivalent or applicable standards; audited versions if available)
Application Process for Companies
Sign Up
Create your membership on the platform.
Upload Documents
Upload the required documents to the platform.
Approval
Following the preliminary meeting and committee review, approved applicants are granted platform membership.