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.
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