Burcu Oduncu

Venture capital arm of Albaraka Asset Management focused on early-stage tech investments. Supports scalable startups through smart capital, strategic guidance, and global growth initiatives with ticket sizes ranging from $100K to $1.5M

Responsible for managing the venture portfolio, tracking financial performance and key growth metrics, supporting startups in scaling operations and assisting with follow-on investments and exit strategies.

Led pre-deal tax due diligence for cross-border and domestic M&A transactions, advising on tax-efficient structures and identifying key risks.

Assessed the implications of various deal formats (mergers, acquisitions, asset vs. share deals), delivering actionable insights that supported investment decisions and negotiation strategies for high-profile clients.

Executed corporate tax compliance and reporting processes for multinational clients, with a focus on accuracy, regulatory alignment.

Prepared and reviewed income tax returns, assisted with tax provision calculations under IFRS/US GAAP, and supported audit processes through data gathering and technical documentation.

Identified and engaged potential maritime clients through targeted market research using tools such as MarineTraffic, Equasis, and Lloyd’s List.

Assisted with strategy implementation tasks, helped prepare internal presentations, and supported post-sales processes in the Industrial Technologies unit.

As part of a rotation, worked closely with the VP and teams in the Holding and Finance Hub departments.