Business building & operating partnerships · Istanbul, Türkiye

We build, partner and scale.

Vanco Partners turns promising opportunities into operating businesses through strategic partnerships, commercial execution and hands-on project development.

OPPORTUNITY

PARTNERSHIP

OPERATION

01 / The Vanco approach

More than advice. An active partner in execution.

We work alongside entrepreneurs and companies to identify opportunities, design viable business models, build the right partnerships and execute the commercial path from idea to growth.

Our contribution may include strategy, market access, B2B sales, project management, operational development and, selectively, capital. Every partnership is structured around the needs and potential of the opportunity.

02 / Our role

01

BUILD

From idea to viable business.

We develop selected ideas and market opportunities into structured ventures. From business model and validation to team formation, pilot design and launch.

02

PARTNER

Shared capabilities, shared value.

We join entrepreneurs and companies as an active commercial and operating partner, contributing expertise, relationships, execution capacity and selective capital.

03

SCALE

From traction to repeatable growth.

We help businesses reach new customers, sectors and markets through go-to-market strategy, B2B sales, strategic partnerships and local execution.

03 / Core capabilities

From opportunity to operation.

Business & Venture Development

Opportunity assessment, business model design, validation, pilot development and venture formation.

Go-to-Market & B2B Sales

Market positioning, target customer strategy, sales channel development, pipeline creation and commercial execution.

Strategic Partnerships

Connecting companies, entrepreneurs, investors, technology providers and sector stakeholders around valuable opportunities.

Project Execution

Turning strategy into coordinated action through structured planning, stakeholder management and hands-on implementation.

04 / Partnership models

Flexible partnerships. Shared ambition.

Venture Building

Building selected businesses from the ground up.

Operating Partnership

Joining existing ventures through active commercial and operational involvement.

Growth Partnership

Helping companies enter new sectors, customers or geographic markets.

Commercial Partnership

Developing B2B sales channels, distribution opportunities and strategic accounts.

We structure each relationship based on the opportunity, required contribution and shared value creation. Engagements may include project fees, retainers, performance-based compensation, revenue sharing or equity participation.

05 / Focus areas

Experience across real-world industries.

We are sector-flexible but opportunity-selective, focusing on businesses where our relationships, commercial experience and execution capabilities can create a meaningful advantage.

Technology & AI

Sports & Entertainment

Energy & Mobility

Hospitality

Real Estate

Consumer Concepts

International Trade

06 / Selected initiatives

SELECTED VENTURES, PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIPS

A selection of businesses, platforms and projects being built, operated or supported through Vanco’s strategic and commercial involvement.

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  • FOCUS & FLOW

    Consumer Concepts & Hospitality

    Vanco’s role

    Status

    Venture Development

    Concept Development

    A technology-enabled café and workspace concept designed to bring focused work, social interaction and flexible access together in a contemporary hospitality experience.

  • AI & COMPUTER VISION PROJECTS

    AI & Operational Intelligence

    Vanco’s role

    Status

    R&D, Venture and Commercial Development

    Research & Validation

    Developing early-stage AI and computer vision solutions designed to create actionable operational intelligence for physical businesses and mobile workforces.

  • THE LIWAN HOTELS

    Hospitality

    Vanco’s role

    Status

    Growth, Marketing & Business Development

    Active

    Developing positioning, marketing and commercial-growth initiatives for The Liwan Hotels across Türkiye and selected international markets, including Europe, MENA and East Asia.

  • ARCEM EVENT & ORGANIZATION

    Events & Entertainment

    Vanco’s role

    Status

    Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

    Active Collaboration

    Supporting the development of new commercial opportunities, strategic partnerships and growth initiatives across events, entertainment and brand-led experiences.

  • DRIVER REPORT

    Fleet Intelligence

    Vanco’s role

    Status

    Concept & Commercial Development

    Concept Development

    A fleet-intelligence project designed to help operators assess driving behaviour, operational discipline, safety and efficiency through structured driver-performance reporting.

  • PETROL WATCH

    AI & Operational Analytics

    Vanco’s role

    Status

    Venture Development

    Feasibility & Pilot Preparation

    An operational-intelligence project exploring customer-flow analytics, vehicle activity, service-quality measurement and employee-performance visibility across fuel stations.

  • GOSS

    Sports Technology

    Vanco’s role

    Status

    Founder-Led Venture

    Venture Development

    A community sports platform designed to connect players, venues and competitions through technology-enabled experiences and scalable local sports ecosystems.

  • TRADE & SOURCING

    International Trade

    Vanco’s role

    Status

    Operating Business

    Active

    Vanco’s established sourcing and agency operation, connecting companies with qualified manufacturers and managing selected trade processes from sourcing and production to delivery.

07 / About Vanco

Entrepreneurial experience with an institutional mindset.

Vanco was established in 2022, building on decades of entrepreneurial experience across technology, energy, hospitality, construction and international trade.

Today, Vanco Partners brings this heritage together with corporate relationship management, B2B sales, business development and disciplined project execution. We combine the agility of an entrepreneurial platform with the accountability and structure expected by established companies.

Cem Pehlivan

Founder & Managing Partner

Cem brings experience in corporate banking, key account management, B2B sales and entrepreneurial project development. He works at the intersection of opportunity, relationships and execution, bringing together the people and capabilities required to turn commercial ideas into operating businesses.

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Built on a foundation of trade and partnerships.

Vanco’s roots include international trade, sourcing and agency services. This foundation continues to provide practical experience in supplier relationships, commercial negotiation, logistics and cross-border business development.

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08 / Contact

Have an opportunity worth building?

We are open to meeting entrepreneurs, companies and partners with credible opportunities, complementary capabilities and a shared commitment to execution.

Istanbul, Türkiye