Our Entrepreneurs
Elda Karakoç
Turkmix
“I saw an opportunity to create the first fast-food business offering traditional Turkish fare.”
- Country
- Turkey
- Industry
- Consumer
- Employees
- 25
- Year selected
- 2008
- partners
- Aydın Şeker, Damla Gönül
- Website
Company Snapshot
Founded by three business-savvy cousins (Elda, Aydin, and Damla) from the Black Sea port town of Samsun, Turkmix is the first restaurant chain worldwide to offer traditional Turkish foods in a professional, fast-food environment. With four successful restaurants already in operation and the fast-food market in Turkey growing at an estimated 10-15% a year, Turkmix’s potential is enormous.
Endeavor and Turkmix
The Entrepreneurs have secured financing from an Endeavor Turkey VentureCorps member, who became a partner and majority shareholder.
Endeavor Turkey is currently helping re-brand the firm through mentorship and key introductions.
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