ESPIRA Investments

ESPIRA Investments, established in 2016 and headquartered in Prague, is a private equity firm focusing on early-stage and mid-market investments across Central and Eastern Europe. The company partners with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing capital and strategic expertise from its network of high-profile business specialists. ESPIRA's approach emphasizes transparent cooperation, respect for each company's unique culture and values, and a commitment to impact investing, supporting businesses that prioritize positive social and environmental outcomes.

Andrea Ferancová Bartoňová

Founding Partner

Tomáš Jeřábek

Investment Director

Emília Mamajová

Founding Partner

4 past transactions

Summa Linguae

Acquisition in 2020
Summa Linguae Spólka Akcyjna is a Poland-based company specializing in comprehensive translation and language technology services. It offers a wide range of services, including written, sworn, and specialized translations, as well as interpreting, proofreading, and localization for websites, software, and applications. The company also provides audiovisual services such as dubbing, voice-over, and subtitling, along with desktop publishing (DTP) and multilingual data analysis. Its clientele spans various sectors, including public administration, pharmaceuticals, finance, IT, automotive, and legal services, as well as education and cultural institutions. Summa Linguae is committed to addressing the diverse multilingual needs of global, content-rich companies, ensuring adaptable solutions tailored to specific requirements.

ICON Communication Centres

Acquisition in 2019
ICON Communication Centres s.r.o. is a contact center outsourcing company based in Prague, Czech Republic, established in 2003. The firm provides a range of call center services, including sales, customer service, research, consultancy, and training, aimed at enhancing communication between global brands and local customers. ICON specializes in creating customized outsourcing solutions that leverage advanced technology and skilled personnel to deliver effective inside sales and account management for B2B clients. With a workforce proficient in 30 languages, the company is noted for its award-winning customer experience and the ability to manage complex interactions. ICON’s strategic location in Central Europe offers clients competitive advantages in terms of accessibility and cost-effectiveness. As of April 2014, ICON operates as a subsidiary of Utilitywise Plc.

JK Education

Acquisition in 2018
JK Education, s.r.o. is an educational group based in Prague, Czech Republic, specializing in secondary education services. Founded in 2013, the company operates American and Canadian boarding schools in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland, and serves as an agency that connects European students with foreign boarding schools, particularly in the United States and Canada. It assists students in selecting appropriate schools, suggests programs, and guides them through the admission and visa processes. Additionally, JK Education organizes high school fairs in multiple countries, a unique initiative that has successfully placed hundreds of students in prestigious foreign institutions. The company also runs three private high schools in the Czech Republic, offering curricula inspired by the American and Finnish education systems, emphasizing project-based learning, individualized instruction, and flexible class placements based on students' abilities rather than age.

JK Education

Venture Round in 2018
JK Education, s.r.o. is an educational group based in Prague, Czech Republic, specializing in secondary education services. Founded in 2013, the company operates American and Canadian boarding schools in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland, and serves as an agency that connects European students with foreign boarding schools, particularly in the United States and Canada. It assists students in selecting appropriate schools, suggests programs, and guides them through the admission and visa processes. Additionally, JK Education organizes high school fairs in multiple countries, a unique initiative that has successfully placed hundreds of students in prestigious foreign institutions. The company also runs three private high schools in the Czech Republic, offering curricula inspired by the American and Finnish education systems, emphasizing project-based learning, individualized instruction, and flexible class placements based on students' abilities rather than age.
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