Our first fund REEEP I manages EUR 293.4 million
In the first two years we invested in six companies and supported three of them in M&A transactions and market consolidation. In total we have invested EUR80 million of our own funds, as well as offered EUR40 million of co-investment opportunities to our Limited Partners.
With aninitial fund of EUR158.1 million we have focused on investing in fast growing consumer businesses in CEE, taking majority and minority stakes in the range of EUR5 million-30million. Our investment strategy is based on supporting organic growth, product and geographic expansion, industry consolidations, financing MBOs/MBIs as well as providing succession exits to private entrepreneurs.
On the back of this successful launch of investment activities, the fund investors decided to increase their commitments and now REEEP I has EUR293.4 million in assets under management.
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.
RP invests in construction blocks manufacturer COBI
Resource Partners has acquired a 40% minority stake in COBI, a company renowned for its production of toy construction blocks. Founded over 35 years ago by Robert Podleś, COBI has gained international recognition for its extensive portfolio of historical construction blocks sets, attracting a large community of collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. The company has also partnered with iconic brands such as Boeing, NASA, Lockheed Martin, Top Gun, Maserati, Fiat, Opel, Citroen and Northrop Grumman.
