Strategy

Central Europe & Russia invests in medium-sized companies, particularly in rapidly growing sectors such as food and drink, leisure, personal care, telecommunications, pharmaceutics, retail and distribution and construction. Particular attention is paid to companies that have a strong position in their market segment and are led by a competent management team with a good track record.

Central Europe & Russia usually takes substantial minority stakes, but it may also take a majority stake if this is deemed advisable. Gimv investments vary from EUR 5 to 15 million. For larger transactions Gimv collaborates with specialised co-investors. In Russia, for instance, Gimv collaborates with KBC Private Equity via Eagle Capital Partners (www.eaglecapital.ru).