BlackPeak Capital

BlackPeak Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2014 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, with additional offices in Bucharest, Ljubljana, and Vienna. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises in Southeast Europe, particularly in Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia. BlackPeak Capital specializes in early and mid-venture investments, mezzanine financing, and hybrid capital, while specifically avoiding sectors such as gambling, logging, and financial institutions. The firm seeks opportunities in niche manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), information technology, industrials, and healthcare, preferring export-oriented companies or those with unique technology. It typically invests between €4 million and €10 million in each transaction, taking significant minority or majority stakes. BlackPeak Capital also engages in co-investments and raises follow-on equity and debt, with exit strategies that include trade sales or initial public offerings. The firm is supported by the European Investment Fund through the JEREMIE initiative, which focuses on fostering the growth of small and medium enterprises in the region.

Gospodinov, Ivailo

Managing Partner

Ivanov, Rossen

Managing Partner

Angel Stefanov

Investment Manager

16 past transactions

Leanpay

Series B in 2024
Leanpay is a technology company that offers an application for online purchases in installments, allowing consumers to arrange repayments without needing to visit a physical store. The platform provides various monthly finance installment products, enabling users to pay for their purchases through simple and flexible payment plans. By offering nominal interest rates, Leanpay facilitates easier access to goods and services, making it more convenient for consumers to manage their financial commitments.

Bianor Holding

Post in 2024
Bianor Holding is a software development company with over 20 years of experience in delivering custom software solutions, quality assurance, and IT consultancy. The company specializes in designing, developing, and implementing software for various industries, focusing on start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and established corporations. Bianor Holding builds dedicated software teams to provide rapid and reliable engineering solutions, including mobile applications and telecommunications services. Additionally, the company offers web-based solutions that aim to optimize business processes. Bianor Holding also possesses significant expertise in video processing, streaming, and live broadcasting technologies, catering to the evolving needs of its clients.

GenePlanet

Series B in 2023
GenePlanet is a European biotechnology company that focuses on genetic testing and research. It offers a range of preventive genetic tests aimed at consumers, as well as clinical genetic tests that assist healthcare professionals in therapeutic decision-making. Their tests are based on the latest scientific advancements and adhere to high-quality standards. By utilizing saliva-based DNA testing, GenePlanet provides individuals with personalized insights into their genetic predispositions, allowing them to make informed lifestyle adjustments to mitigate health risks. This approach encourages improved health, vitality, and overall well-being through tailored prevention programs.

Software Group

Convertible Note in 2018
Software Group is a global technology company that specializes in digital banking and integration solutions for the financial sector. With nine main offices located in countries such as Australia, Bulgaria, Egypt, Ghana, India, Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines, and the USA, the company serves a diverse international client base. It employs a team of experienced professionals known for managing complex financial development projects. Software Group focuses on providing delivery channels and integration tools tailored to various financial institutions, including microfinance institutions, savings groups, credit unions, banks, telecom operators, and fintech companies. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, transparent, and affordable products and services that facilitate digital transformation, enhance outreach, and improve operational efficiency for its clients.

Software Group

Series B in 2018
Software Group is a global technology company that specializes in digital banking and integration solutions for the financial sector. With nine main offices located in countries such as Australia, Bulgaria, Egypt, Ghana, India, Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines, and the USA, the company serves a diverse international client base. It employs a team of experienced professionals known for managing complex financial development projects. Software Group focuses on providing delivery channels and integration tools tailored to various financial institutions, including microfinance institutions, savings groups, credit unions, banks, telecom operators, and fintech companies. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, transparent, and affordable products and services that facilitate digital transformation, enhance outreach, and improve operational efficiency for its clients.

ASTRAL Holidays

Private Equity Round in 2016
ASTRAL Holidays JSC, established in 1995 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a prominent tour operator and travel agent offering a wide range of tourist products and air services both domestically and internationally. The company specializes in charter flights, individual and group package tours, cruises, and additional excursions. Its services include air ticket reservations, online hotel bookings, car rentals, and transport services, as well as specialized travel management for corporate clients, including activities for conferences and events. ASTRAL Holidays has been the exclusive partner of Thomas Cook for the Bulgarian market since 2013, serving nearly 200,000 incoming tourists annually. Additionally, it collaborates with BCD Travel, a major player in the global travel industry, enhancing its offerings and reach.

Software Group

Series A in 2016
Software Group is a global technology company that specializes in digital banking and integration solutions for the financial sector. With nine main offices located in countries such as Australia, Bulgaria, Egypt, Ghana, India, Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines, and the USA, the company serves a diverse international client base. It employs a team of experienced professionals known for managing complex financial development projects. Software Group focuses on providing delivery channels and integration tools tailored to various financial institutions, including microfinance institutions, savings groups, credit unions, banks, telecom operators, and fintech companies. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, transparent, and affordable products and services that facilitate digital transformation, enhance outreach, and improve operational efficiency for its clients.

Bulpros Consulting

Private Equity Round in 2015
BulPros is a company which provides customized solutions with a focus on IT and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) consulting, Software development, System integration, Technical and customer support. Our company comprises of dedicated professionals, who have gone a long way together as a team, united by the idea to create, achieve and exceed customer expectations. We strongly believe that people are the real value in our business.

Humanita

Venture Round in 2015
Humanita is in the business of collecting, sorting and recycling of clothing and textile materials for over 25 years. Their goal is to collect used clothing and textile and to give them a new life in the economy cycle.

Walltopia

Private Equity Round in 2015
Walltopia is a leading manufacturer of climbing walls and structures, specializing in the design and production of innovative climbing solutions. With over 1,300 completed projects across 50 countries, the company has significantly enhanced the indoor climbing experience by making it safer and more enjoyable. In addition to its core offerings of rope and bouldering walls, speed walls, and training boards, Walltopia has broadened its focus to include the amusement and entertainment sectors since 2012. The company now provides comprehensive solutions for family entertainment centers, shopping malls, and adventure parks, featuring concepts such as Funtopia, Rollglider, and Rocktopia that have been implemented worldwide. Walltopia is dedicated to improving lives through active entertainment experiences that blend sports and fun.

Pulsio

Venture Round in 2015
Pulsio Print specializes in offset printing for all catalogs, brochures, and books with multiple options. They provides products like books, hardcover, books softcover, books art books, novels and essays, comic books spiral and boxes, books with flaps promotional Items. They also provide books online.

Rigana

Private Equity Round in 2015
Rigana is a prominent producer and supplier of flavoring mixtures, spices, and other combination products for the Bulgarian meat processing industry. The company develops its products in an in-house laboratory, where a team of experienced professionals creates innovative recipes and experiments with new compositions and improved combinations of spices and additives. Rigana's extensive product line includes over 50 items across seven categories, catering to a diverse range of local and regional clients. By providing high-quality flavoring solutions, Rigana helps its customers operate more efficiently and stay aligned with the latest global trends in the food industry.

International Power Supply

Private Equity Round in 2015
International Power Supply is a manufacturer of power supply systems (www.ips-group.net) with customers in over 34 countries. The Company manufactures and markets globally a range of power systems with applications in the telecom, energy, defense, and other industries. IPS’s flagship product, Exeron, is an innovative off-grid power management solution, which won the 2014 Intersolar 2014 world innovation award for EES (Electrical Energy Storage) in Munich, Germany. Exeron is the world’s first modular off-grid system and possibly the industry’s most advanced product providing unparalleled reliability, scalability, and modularity. It aggregates energy from various sources, e.g. solar, wind, grid (if available), diesel generators and has virtually unlimited battery storage capacity. Its special software allows it to make autonomous decision under many different scenarios to optimize consumption and minimize costs.

GGE Bulgaria OOD

Private Equity Round in 2015
GGE Bulgaria OOD is a company focused on providing energy efficiency solutions in Bulgaria and the region. GGE Bulgaria OOD is the Bulgarian subsiduary of GGE d.o.o., a Slovenian company orignaly established by the Gorenje Group and Energetika Ljubljana. The Company is run by a team with significant experience throughout the region in implementing custom energy efficiency solutions for a diversified client base including hotels, industrials, hospitals, municipalities, shopping malls, and others. GGE’s unique proposition stems from its professional service and ability to invest in energy-efficiency assets on its own balance sheet. This provides clients with the ability to repay the initial capex investment over a 5-10 year period only with the savings from the reduced energy bills. The investment will enable GGE Bulgaria to establish a portfolio of ESCO contracts in the country.

VetCloud

Seed Round in 2015
Vet-cloud is a cloud-based EHR system that enables veterinarians to manage medical records online. It provides a timeline view of patient’s records and events; displays estimates, prescriptions, and treatment plans; structures SOAP notes; and more to facilitate medication management.

Maj.io

Seed Round in 2014
Majio is a service for matching applicants and jobs in order based on skills, background and experience. They empower companies in the knowledge based economy recruit the right talent faster and take informed decisions.
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