Prof saracoglu

What Prof saracoglu does

Prof Saracoglu is a Turkish direct-to-consumer e-commerce and retail brand founded in 2007 by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Saraçoğlu and headquartered in Istanbul. The company sells a seven-category portfolio of natural and organic products — cold-pressed oils (olive, sesame, black seed, flaxseed, pumpkin, pomegranate, grape seed, fig seed, coconut, wheat germ), natural herbs and herbal teas, natural foods and beverages (vinegars, pomegranate sauce, molasses, gluten-free flours, healthy snack bars), organic cosmetics (face creams, shampoos, hair care oils, toothpaste), aromatherapy oils, baby care items, and books authored by the founder — to health-conscious consumers in Turkey across multiple price points (roughly 250 TL to 1,750 TL per SKU).

The company's underlying technology is rooted in traditional production methods rather than digital systems: cold-press extraction without heat or chemical solvents to preserve antioxidants and phospholipids; natural fermentation for vinegars preserving flavonoids and phenolic compounds; and organic cosmetic formulations with high natural-origin content (99.52%) and organic-certified inputs (20% from organic agriculture). No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, APIs, or data platforms are disclosed; the e-commerce storefront runs on a standard web platform with live chat, phone, and WhatsApp customer support.

Prof Saracoglu makes money through a multi-channel go-to-market model: one-time unit-priced DTC e-commerce sales on profsaracoglu.com (with cash on delivery, card, and Turkish installment payments), physical retail sales points across Turkey, an authorized dealer (bayi) wholesale portal, and a franchise program for branded stores. There is no disclosed subscription, SaaS, or recurring-contract revenue line, no external funding, and the ownership remains concentrated with the founder. The single customer segment is retail health-conscious consumers; no enterprise, SMB contract, or B2B accounts are disclosed.

Name

Prof saracoglu

Legal name

Prof Saracoglu

Website

https://profsaracoglu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prof Saracoglu is a Turkish DTC e-commerce and retail brand founded in 2007 by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Saraçoğlu, selling cold-pressed oils, herbal teas, natural foods, organic cosmetics, and aromatherapy products to health-conscious consumers across Turkey via its own website, physical stores, dealers, and franchise locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Health Foods and Organic Personal Care

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRADANAC

Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Consumer Fragrances & Personal Care Manufacturing (Non-cosmetic)

Keywords

• Cold-pressed seed oils
• Natural herbal teas
• Organic cosmetics
• Traditional fermented vinegars
• Aromatherapy oils

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through the company's e-commerce platform. Customers purchase individual products at listed prices with various payment options including cash on delivery, credit cards, and installment plans.
2. Wholesale/Distribution: Dealer (bayi) network that purchases products in bulk for resale. The company offers dealer application processes and login portals for authorized distributors.
3. Franchise Operations: Franchise opportunities available for physical store expansion, allowing franchisees to operate Prof Saracoglu branded retail locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Prof Saracoglu produces and sells a multi-category portfolio of natural and organic health, food, and personal care products under its own trademarked brand, including cold-pressed seed oils, herbal teas, traditionally fermented vinegars and pomegranate sauce, organic-certified cosmetics, aromatherapy oils, baby care items, and books authored by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Saraçoğlu. Products are made using traditional methods (cold-press extraction, natural fermentation) without chemical additives and are distributed via an owned e-commerce storefront, physical retail stores, a dealer network, and franchises primarily in Turkey.

Product overview

Prof Saracoglu is a Turkish natural and organic food and cosmetics brand founded by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Saraçoğlu. The company operates as an e-commerce platform selling a diverse portfolio of natural health and beauty products. The product portfolio is organized into seven main categories: (1) Soğuk Sıkım Yağlar (Cold-Pressed Oils) - including olive, sesame, black seed, flaxseed, almond, wheat germ, coconut, pumpkin, pomegranate, and fig seed oils; (2) Doğal Bitkiler (Natural Plants/Herbs) - including herbal teas, filtered bag teas, loose herbs, and plant mixtures like Sarı Kantaron, Sarı Ballıbaba, and Yabani Kekik; (3) Doğal Gıda ve İçecekler (Natural Food and Beverages) - including functional beverages, vinegars (apple cider, hawthorn), pomegranate sauce, molasses, and healthy snacks like protein and collagen bars; (4) Doğal ve Organik Kozmetikler (Natural and Organic Cosmetics) - including body lotions, face creams, serums, toothpaste, rose water, and hair care oils with organic certified options; (5) Aromaterapi Yağları (Aromatherapy Oils) - including lavender, rosemary, juniper, garlic, thyme, and mixed blends; (6) Bebek Bakım (Baby Care) - including baby shampoo; and (7) Kitaplar (Books) written by Prof. Saraçoğlu. The company emphasizes natural ingredients, traditional production methods, and additive-free formulations across all product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cold-Pressed Oils (Soğuk Sıkım Yağlar) Range of cold-pressed seed oils including olive, sesame, black seed, flaxseed, almond, wheat germ, coconut, pumpkin, pomegranate, fig seed, safflower, apricot kernel, rose hip, and grape seed oils. Produced without heat or chemical solvents to preserve natural antioxidants, phospholipids, carotenoids, and phytosterols; suitable for culinary and skin/hair care use.
• Natural Plants and Herbal Teas (Doğal Bitkiler) Natural herbs including holistic herbal teas, filter-bag teas, loose herbal teas, and natural seeds. Includes Sarı Ballıbaba, Sarı Kantaron, Yabani Kekik, Altınotu, and other plant mixtures marketed for wellness purposes.
• Natural Food and Beverages (Doğal Gıda ve İçecekler) Functional beverages, molasses products, spreads, bee products and supplements, naturally fermented vinegars (apple cider, hawthorn), pomegranate sauce (nar ekşisi), gluten-free flours, healthy snacks (protein and collagen bars), and tuna products. Vinegars are produced via traditional natural fermentation without chemical additives.
• Natural and Organic Cosmetics (Doğal ve Organik Kozmetikler) Face and oral care products, skin care creams and serums, sunscreens, soaps, shampoos, hair care oils, hair care water and vinegar, and body lotions. Includes organic certified formulations with 99.52% natural-origin ingredients and 20% from organic agriculture, using botanical oils such as Argan, Aloe Vera, sunflower seed, elderberry, and white mulberry extracts.
• Aromatherapy Oils (Aromaterapi Yağları) Pure and natural aromatherapy oils including lavender oil, rosemary oil, juniper oil, garlic oil, thyme oil, St. John's Wort oil, castor oil, and mixed blends such as Pro-Move (sesame and sage blend) for massage and topical use.
• Baby Care Products (Bebek Bakım) Baby care products including baby shampoo and other gentle formulations designed for infant use.
• Books (Kitaplar) Books authored by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Saraçoğlu covering natural health and herbal remedy topics, sold alongside the product catalog.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Yves Rocher: Global French natural cosmetics brand with significant Turkish retail presence. Competes with Prof Saracoglu in natural skincare, body care, and aromatherapy, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• The Body Shop: Global ethical beauty retailer known for naturally-inspired skincare, body care, and haircare. Overlaps with Prof Saracoglu's organic cosmetics and aromatherapy offerings through its Turkish store footprint and online channel.
• L'Occitane en Provence: Global natural beauty brand built around plant-based ingredients from the Mediterranean. Comparable to Prof Saracoglu on natural/botanical positioning in skincare and aromatherapy, but operating at international scale.
• Ülker: Major Turkish food and confectionery conglomerate with a portfolio spanning packaged foods and snacks. Comparable as a large-scale Turkish CPG incumbent operating adjacent to Prof Saracoglu's natural foods business.
• Eczacıbaşı Group: Large Turkish conglomerate operating across consumer products, personal care, and home care. A broader incumbent that competes in the same natural/personal care space with greater scale and distribution leverage than Prof Saracoglu.
• Weleda: Global natural cosmetics and anthroposophic medicine company selling plant-based skincare, body care, and aromatherapy products. Comparable to Prof Saracoglu on natural ingredient philosophy and premium positioning, with established international distribution.

Direct peers

• Eyüp Sabri Tuncer: Long-standing Turkish brand producing natural cleaning, personal care, and aromatherapy products. Comparable to Prof Saracoglu on natural ingredient positioning, traditional formulations, and multi-channel Turkish retail.
• Dalan: Turkish manufacturer of natural olive-oil based soaps and personal care products. Comparable to Prof Saracoglu's natural cosmetics and personal care line with a similar traditional, plant-based formulation approach.
• Arifoğlu: Turkish natural products company selling spices, herbal teas, cold-pressed oils, dried fruits, and traditional wellness ingredients. Closely comparable to Prof Saracoglu on multi-category natural CPG, premium positioning, and Turkey-only distribution.
• Doğadan Çay: Turkish herbal tea and functional beverage brand, now part of Yıldız Holding. Directly comparable to Prof Saracoglu's herbal tea business and natural wellness positioning within the Turkish market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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