Nilky

What Nilky does

Nilky İçecek ve Gıda San ve Tic. A.Ş. is a privately held Turkish plant-based food and beverage company headquartered in Şişli, İstanbul. It develops, produces, and markets a portfolio of 24+ SKUs across four core categories: plant-based beverages (almond, oat, coconut, soy, hazelnut, including sugar-free variants), barista-grade plant milks formulated for coffee applications, ready-to-drink lattes and matcha products (including capsule formats), and the Probiyo sub-brand of fermented probiotic plant-based food alternatives, which the company positions as Türkiye's first offering in that category. The Probiyo line uses coconut base with specific probiotic cultures (S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus). Underlying technology is conventional plant-based beverage and fermented food production; no proprietary AI/ML, patents, or data flywheels are disclosed.

Nilky operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and multi-channel retail distribution model. The primary commercial channel is its own e-commerce storefront at nilky.co (built on Shopify), where e-commerce operations, order processing, fulfillment, and returns are outsourced to KUMSAATİ under a seller/operator arrangement. The company also distributes through major Turkish supermarket chains (Migros, Macro Center) and quick-commerce/food delivery platforms (Getir, Yemeksepeti, File Market, Bonveno). Products are sold as one-time unit purchases and multi-pack bundles (2–12 packs) at price points between 149.95 TL and 379.95 TL, with free delivery above 250 TL and a 10% welcome discount for new email subscribers.

Nilky targets health-conscious Turkish consumers, flexitarian and plant-based lifestyle adopters, and coffee/tea enthusiasts seeking lactose-free alternatives. The company's value proposition centers on taste-first product development, localization of flavors to Turkish preferences (Salep, hazelnut), and lifestyle framing of plant-based nutrition. The company is founder-operated with no disclosed institutional capital, parent company, or subsidiaries, and has no disclosed revenue, headcount, or funding history.

Name

Nilky

Legal name

Nilky İçecek ve Gıda San ve Tic. AŞ.

Website

https://nilky.co

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nilky is a Turkish plant-based food and beverage company that produces plant-based milks, barista formulations, matcha products, and fermented probiotic foods, selling directly to Turkish consumers via nilky.co and through major retailers like Migros and Getir.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-Based Foods and Beverages

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAFAFAE

Probiotic/Prebiotic Functional Beverage Production (Non-Fermented)

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Functional & Nutritional Beverage Production (Energy, Sports, Fortified)

SECONDARYAFAJAJAG

Plant-Based & Alternative Dairy Cultures (Vegan Yogurt/Cheese, Fermented Plant Beverages)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Ingredients & Additives/Cultures & Fermentation Ingredients (Starter Cultures, Probiotics, Yeast)

SECONDARYAFAFAHAF

Non-Dairy Fermented Beverage Production (Coconut/Plant Kefir, Cultured Plant Drinks)

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Fermented Beverage Production (Kombucha, Kefir, Probiotics)

Keywords

• Plant-based beverages
• Dairy alternatives
• Barista plant milks
• Matcha capsules
• Probiotic fermented foods

Headquarters

HQ city

İstanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Nilky generates revenue through direct sales of plant-based beverages and probiotic food products to consumers via its e-commerce website (nilky.co) and retail partners. Revenue is generated through one-time unit purchases and multi-pack bundle options. Products include plant-based milks (almond, oat, coconut, soy, hazelnut), barista formulations, matcha lattes, and Probiyo fermented alternatives.
2. Retail and Food Delivery Distribution: Products distributed through retail chains (Migros, Macro Center) and food delivery platforms (Getir, Yemeksepeti, File Market, Bonveno) generate revenue through wholesale/transaction-based sales to channel partners who then sell to end consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nilky develops, produces, and sells plant-based beverages including almond, oat, coconut, soy, and hazelnut milks, barista-grade plant milks, ready-to-drink lattes, and matcha capsules. The company also markets Probiyo, a sub-brand offering fermented probiotic plant-based food alternatives, targeting health-conscious consumers, vegans, flexitarians, and baristas in Turkey.

Product overview

Nilky is a Turkish plant-based food and beverage company that develops and produces plant-based drinks, barista products, ready-to-drink lattes, matcha products, and fermented probiotic alternatives. The product portfolio includes four core plant-based beverage lines: (1) Standard plant-based drinks in almond, oat, coconut, soy, and hazelnut variants (including sugar-free versions), (2) Barista-grade products (Barista Yulaf, Barista Badem, Barista Hindistan Cevizi) designed for coffee shop applications with superior foaming performance, (3) Ready-to-drink lattes (Wake Badem Latte, Yulaflı Çilekli Matcha Latte), and (4) Matcha capsules (Ceremonial Grade and Strawberry varieties). The company also offers the Probiyo sub-brand featuring Turkey's first fermented probiotic plant-based food alternatives in plain, sugar-free, blueberry, oat & fig, and pineapple varieties. Additionally, Nilky provides a customizable bundle option for plant-based beverages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProbiYo: Turkey's first fermented probiotic plant-based food alternative, featuring coconut-based yogurt alternatives in plain and flavored varieties (140g and 400g options).

Products and services

• Plant-Based Milks (Almond, Oat, Coconut, Soy, Hazelnut) Multi-base dairy-free milk alternatives sold for everyday home and food-service use by health-conscious consumers, vegans, and flexitarians in Turkey.
• Barista-Grade Plant Milks Plant-based milks specifically formulated for steaming and frothing in espresso machines, targeted at Turkish baristas, cafés, and coffee professionals.
• Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Lattes Pre-made plant-based latte beverages for on-the-go consumption by Turkish consumers seeking convenient dairy-free coffee options.
• Matcha Capsules Single-serve plant-based matcha capsules compatible with capsule machines, providing consumers a dairy-free matcha preparation option.
• Probiyo Fermented Probiotic Plant-Based Foods Probiyo sub-brand offering fermented plant-based food alternatives (such as dairy-free yogurt-style or kefir-style products) positioned for gut-health-conscious consumers seeking probiotic intake without dairy.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KUMSAATİ Tas. Bil. Sis. San. Hiz. Ltd. Şti.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKUMSAATİ is the designated 'SATICI' (Seller) for Nilky's e-commerce operations, handling order processing, payment collection, product shipment, delivery, and returns. Nilky operates as the 'Gıda İşletmecisi' (Food Business Operator) while KUMSAATİ manages the online sales operations. They are responsible for shipping, payment processing, and managing delivery logistics for nilky.co orders.
• Migros Ticaret A.Ş.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Turkish retail supermarket chain serving as a key retail distribution partner for Nilky Probiyo fermented products and beverages. Products are available in Migros physical store locations.
• GetircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuick commerce and on-demand delivery platform partner enabling rapid home delivery of Nilky products. Getir provides last-mile delivery services for Nilky products in major Turkish cities.
• YemeksepetiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading online food ordering platform in Turkey. Yemeksepeti distributes Nilky plant-based products and Probiyo through its restaurant and delivery network.
• Macro CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium supermarket chain distributing Nilky Probiyo products. Macro Center represents a higher-end retail channel targeting quality-conscious consumers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Pınar: Leading Turkish dairy and beverage manufacturer with extensive domestic retail distribution including Migros and Macro Center. Closest regional comparable given shared Turkish grocery footprint and consumer base; potential competitor or distribution partner for Nilky's plant-based line.

Direct peers

• Califia Farms: US-based plant-based beverage brand covering almond and oat milks plus creamers and barista products. Comparable to Nilky's core plant-based portfolio and barista line, and a potential cross-border entrant in the broader premium plant-based segment.
• Oatly: Swedish oat milk brand and the global benchmark for plant-based milk. Directly comparable to Nilky's plant-based beverage portfolio, particularly the Yulaf and Barista Yulaf SKUs, and a likely competitive entrant into the Turkish retail channels where Nilky already operates.
• Minor Figures: Plant-based barista milk brand (oat, almond, coconut) built around café and HORECA customers. Highly comparable to Nilky's Barista Yulaf, Barista Badem, and Barista Hindistan Cevizi SKUs and a credible rival for Turkish specialty-coffee accounts.
• Forager Project: US plant-based yogurt and probiotic food brand using cashew and coconut bases with live cultures. Closest pure-play comparable to Nilky's Probiyo sub-brand (coconut base, S.thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. rhamnosus) and useful benchmark for plant-based fermented dairy alternatives.
• Plenish: UK plant-based drinks brand offering almond, oat, and coconut milks targeted at health-conscious consumers. Comparable to Nilky's standard and sugar-free plant beverage SKUs, with similar D2C-led go-to-market in a single region.
• Rude Health: UK plant-based drinks brand spanning almond, oat, coconut, hazelnut, and soy milks. Closely comparable to Nilky's full Bitkisel İçecek lineup and an example of premium positioning in a single regional market.

Emerging players

• Lavva: US plant-based yogurt brand built around live probiotic cultures and nut/coconut bases. Comparable to Nilky's Probiyo fermented sub-brand as an emerging entrant in the plant-based probiotic yogurt segment.

Broad incumbents

• Alpro: Danone-owned European plant-based beverage brand spanning almond, oat, soy, coconut, and yogurt alternatives. Broadly comparable to Nilky's full plant-based portfolio and a key threat given Danone's distribution muscle and global R&D.
• Silk: Danone-owned North American plant-based milk brand covering almond, oat, soy, and cashew. Comparable to Nilky's core plant-milk portfolio; a broader incumbent with substantially greater distribution and marketing spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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