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.
Gosia Bobrowska with the Person of the Year PSIK award
We're incredibly proud to announce that our very own Co-Founder & Managing Partner Gosia Bobrowska has been honored as 'Person of the Year' by the Polish Private Equity and Venture Capital Association at their annual awards ceremony Nagrody PSIK 2025!
Buglo Play Sp z o.o. acquires Finnish company LeikkiSet Oy
Buglo Play Sp. z o.o., one of our portfolio companies, has acquired LeikkiSet Oy, a leading Finnish company specializing in playground equipment, outdoor fitness, and urban furniture. This marks another milestone for Buglo in its mission to become one of Europe’s top three playground equipment manufacturers.
