Investor directory

ESPIRA Fund I

ESPIRA Fund I is a private equity growth expansion fund managed by ESPIRA Investments, based in Prague, Czech Republic. The fund focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe, specifically targeting sectors such as consumer durables, B2C non-financial services, and manufacturing. By investing between EUR 1 to EUR 3 million per company, ESPIRA Fund I aims to partner with high-potential SMEs and their owners to foster growth and enhance market share. The firm emphasizes impact investing, seeking to collaborate with businesses that prioritize positive social and environmental outcomes while respecting each company's unique culture and values. Through a combination of capital investment and strategic guidance from a network of experienced professionals, ESPIRA Fund I strives to create transparent and trusting partnerships that drive meaningful change.
http://www.espirainvestments.com
https://crunchbase.com/organization/espira-investments
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https://pitchbook.com/profiles/fund/16163-02F
https://www.capitaliq.com/CIQDotNet/company.aspx?companyId=546240194
https://www.privateequityinternational.com/database/#/profile?id=18788

Andrea Ferancova Bartonova

Founding Partner & Chairwoman of Investment Committee

Tomas Jerabek

Investment Director

Emília Mamajová

Founding Partner

Past deals in Czech Republic

ICON Communication Centres

Acquisition in 2019
ICON Communication Centres s.r.o. operates as a contact center outsourcing company in Czech Republic and internationally. It offers call center services in the areas of sales, services, research, consultancy, training, and in the field solutions. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Prague, Czech Republic. As of April 28, 2014, ICON Communication Centres s.r.o. operates as a subsidiary of Utilitywise Plc.

JK Education

Acquisition in 2018
JK Education, s.r.o. operates as an educational group that offers secondary education services. It operates American and Canadian boarding schools in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland. The company also operates as an agency that connects students in Europe with boarding schools in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It assists student in choosing the right school, program suggestion, guiding the admission process, and visa processing. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.