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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.
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.
RP with the “ESG Fund of the Year - Emerging Markets” award
Resource Partners has won the “ESG Fund of the Year - Emerging Markets” award at the prestigious Private Equity Wire ESG Awards! The award ceremony took place on October 9th in New York, where Małgorzata Bobrowska, Wojciech Pociecha and Paulina Janik proudly represented our team and accepted this incredible recognition.
