Franklin Templeton Global Private Equity in Turkey

Franklin Templeton started investing in private equity deals in Turkey since the beginning of 2000s driven by the country’s robust growth, strong fundamentals and future potential. Today, Franklin Templeton is a leading Private Equity manager in Turkey.

Franklin Templeton Turkey is currently active through its Turkey focused PE fund, Templeton Turkey Fund I, managed by seasoned investment and operating professionals.  Established in 2015, with commitments from global blue-chip investors, TTF I as of June 2025 manages 3 investments in Turkey.

Franklin Templeton Turkey’s strategy is to invest in fast growing mid cap companies in Turkey seeking capital and strategic partnership to maximize long term value through accelerated growth, regional expansion and operational improvements.

Franklin Templeton Turkey is part of Templeton Global Investments’ Emerging Markets team. The Emerging Markets team is a dedicated emerging markets team with more than 70 investment professionals based in 14 countries. Established in 1987, the EM team manages, USD 38 billion in both public and private market assets. In private markets, the EM team’s experience spans 30 years and manages capital comprised of single-deal vehicles and managed accounts, as well as local and global private funds. The private market strategies deployed by the EM team include private equity (growth capital and buyouts), private infrastructure, debt financing, and privatisation and reform of state-owned enterprises.