Icu Girisim Sermayesi Yatirim Ortakligi A.S. (ICUGS)

Overview

Rhea Venture Capital Investment Trust Inc is a venture capital firm with a strategic focus on investing in early to mid-stage ventures, as well as in small to medium enterprises undergoing different business phases such as seed/startup, early and mid venture stages, and including buyouts and PIPE (private investment in public equity) transactions. With a preference for investing in Turkey, the firm has a wide investment scope, primarily favoring sectors like healthcare (excluding hospital services), telecom and technology, infrastructure, and business services. The investments range typically between $1 million and $10 million, targeting companies that exhibit sales between $5 million and $20 million, and EBITDA ranging from $0.75 million to $3 million. Rhea Venture Capital maintains a flexible approach in terms of ownership, opting for majority stakes but also considering minority positions when advantageous. The firm is committed to playing an active role in its portfolio companies, seeking financial and board level control, with an exit strategy focused on a five-year horizon through block sales or initial public offerings (IPOs).

Products and Services

• Healthcare Investments

Rhea Venture Capital aims at transforming the healthcare sector by investing in a broad range of sub-sectors, excluding hospital services. Their focus areas include medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, distribution and logistics, consumables, information technology, laboratories, insurance, and payment systems. These selections underline the firm's commitment to not just financial growth but also enhancing healthcare accessibility and efficiency.

• Telecom and Technology Ventures

The firm’s investment portfolio in telecom and technology targets innovative entities in IT, software, hardware, media, and internet services. By championing these sectors, Rhea Venture Capital fosters the development of digital infrastructure and services, contributing to the digital transformation journey of the region they invest in.

• Infrastructure Development

Focusing on critical areas such as energy, waste management, logistics, and clean technology, the firm’s infrastructure investments are geared towards sustainable development. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to environmental stewardship and the promotion of green technologies.

• Business Services

This encompasses investments in finance, hospitality, and education sectors. By diversifying its portfolio into business services, Rhea Venture Capital supports the backbone of economic development, ensuring that businesses have the resources and services they need to grow and thrive.