CEE - Carlyle spinout Resource Partners attracts soft commitments
Resource Partners, the CEE private equity team spawned by Carlyle Group's attempt to set up shop in the region, is believed to be nearing a first close for its EUR 200m debut fund.
EBRD, CEE's largest limited partner, may provide up to EUR 25m as a cornerstone investor of Resource Eastern European Equity Partners I. Rabobank is also thought to commit as a cornerstone investor in the first close. EBRD will hold a board meeting on 8 September to determine whether or not to proceed, and may commit additional funding after the initial close.
The fund will focus on consumer goods, including the food and agribusiness sector in Poland, corresponding to at least 60% of the portfolio. The remainder will be invested across a range of sectors.
Ryszard Wojtkowski will manage the fund and is based in Warsaw.
RP invests in Flex To Go, backing car rental agency’s expansion
Resource Partners is acquiring a significant stake in Flex To Go via its Luxembourg-registered fund, backing the largest chain of airport car rental outlets in Poland as it expands its operations in Germany and enters new European markets.
Resource Partners exits Tołpa to Bielenda
Resource Partners exits Tołpa to Bielenda Kosmetyki Naturalne („Bielenda”). Bielenda, supported by Innova Cap-ital will acquire 100% of shares in Torf Corporation, the owner of Tołpa and ON brands.
