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Resource Partners, a private equity created by a group of experts from The Carlyle Group, is closing its debut fund with the target of EUR200 million.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), as a key investor, may invest EUR25 million in Resource Eastern European Equity Partners I (REEEP I). Rabobank is also considering the possibility of becoming the second key investor. EBRD should make a final decision by September 8th, 2009. The bank may increase its engagement.
The Fund will focus on the consumer products sector, mainly agriculture and food processing. Sixty percent of the portfolio should be companies from this sector. The rest will be invested in companies from other industries. Ryszard Wojtkowski will be the Managing Partner.
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.
