Accession Capital Partners

Accession Capital Partners, previously known as Mezzanine Management Finanz- und Unternehmensberatungs GmbH, is a private equity firm established in 2000 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The firm specializes in mezzanine financing, focusing on management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments in mature, middle-market companies. Accession Capital Partners targets sectors such as financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, business services, manufacturing, and information technology, with a particular emphasis on new European Union member states in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Slovakia, Romania, and Bulgaria. The firm typically invests between €5 million and €50 million in companies with sales values ranging from €10 million to €400 million, enterprise values between €20 million and €400 million, and EBITDA from €2 million to €50 million. Accession Capital Partners does not engage in investments related to real estate, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, project finance, startups, or high-tech companies. With a strong local presence and established relationships in the region, the firm has positioned itself as a preferred partner for financial sponsors and business owners.

Piotr Sadowski

Partner

Past deals in Balkans

5 to go

Private Equity Round in 2024
5 To Go operates a chain of coffee shops in Romania, specializing in a wide range of coffee-based beverages, fresh drinks, pastries, smoothies, milkshakes, and light snacks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bucharest, the company aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for customers to enjoy quality coffee and healthy options. Additionally, 5 To Go offers franchise opportunities, allowing potential entrepreneurs to join its growing network within the coffee shop industry in Eastern Europe.

Remix Global AD

Venture Round in 2016
Remix Global AD is an online retailer specializing in second-hand apparel in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2016 and based in Sofia, Bulgaria, the company offers a diverse range of products, including women's, men's, and children's clothing, as well as bags, accessories, and shoes. Remix operates e-commerce platforms in Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, and Poland, catering to the growing demand for sustainable fashion in these regions.

Spearhead International

Debt Financing in 2015
Spearhead International Ltd. is a producer and supplier of a diverse range of agricultural products, serving food producers, processors, and retailers primarily in Europe. The company's offerings include grains and oilseeds, such as wheat, barley, and maize; various vegetables; seed crops; milk; and livestock. Spearhead operates on approximately 85,000 hectares of agricultural land across Poland, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Slovakia. In addition to primary product production, the company has developed significant upstream and downstream operations, including seed production, vegetable processing, and supply chain management. This vertical integration allows Spearhead to provide value-added ingredients and services, ensuring consistency, quality, food safety, and traceability for its blue-chip customers. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Spearhead International has established itself as a key player in the agricultural sector.

Bella

Venture Round in 2013
Bella is a food producer as well as supplier to the food industry in Bulgaria. It Operates a number of production facilities, trading offices and warehouse facilities in various parts of Bulgaria serving around most courtiers in retail and the hotels, restaurants & cafes segment.

Devin JSC

Debt Financing in 2005
Devin JSC is a Bulgarian company that specializes in bottling and selling a variety of beverages, including mineral, spring, and carbonated waters, as well as non-carbonated soft drinks. Founded in 1992 and based in Sofia, Devin JSC produces well-known brands such as Devin mineral water, Devin spring water, and Devin Air carbonated mineral water. In addition to its bottled water offerings, the company distributes Divna table water, Granini fruit juices, and Red Bull energy drinks. Devin JSC also provides home and office water delivery services, catering to the needs of its customers. As of March 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Sociéte de Services, de Participations, de Direction et d'Elaboration.

BNP Paribas Personal Finance EAD

Debt Financing in 2005
BNP Paribas Personal Finance EAD provides financial products for customers in Bulgaria. It offers consumer credit for the purchase of goods, as well as provides personal loans.

JetFinance

Venture Round in 2005
JetFinance is a financial service that offers consumer installments and cash loans. Headquartered in Sofia, the company carries out lending activities in more than 85 cities and towns throughout the country.

Vivacom

Debt Financing in 2004
Vivacom is a prominent telecommunications provider based in Sofia, Bulgaria, offering a comprehensive range of services that include mobile and fixed voice services, high-speed fiber optic internet, digital interactive television, and data transmission solutions. As a leading operator in the Bulgarian market, Vivacom caters to the communication needs of over 4 million customers and has established a network of more than 230 retail locations across the country. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative and tailored telecommunication solutions, ensuring connectivity at any time and place. In addition to its focus on high-quality products and services, Vivacom is committed to social responsibility, investing millions in initiatives related to education, culture, sports, and charitable causes through its VIVACOM Fund platform. The company strives to place its clients at the forefront of its operations, continually enhancing its offerings to meet evolving customer needs.

BTC

Venture Round in 2004
BTC is the main telecommunication services operator in Bulgaria. Its services include fixed-line and mobile voice services as well as data, internet and TV broadcasting. In May 2005 it was awarded with Bulgaria’s third license for the construction of mobile 3G telecommunications systems under the UMTS standard and launched its mobile network “Vivatel” in November 2005.
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