Innova Capital

Innova Capital is a mid-market private equity firm based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 1994. The firm focuses on investing in Central European companies with enterprise values typically ranging from €50 to €125 million. Over the years, Innova has invested nearly €500 million across 40 companies in 10 countries in the region. Its investment strategy spans various sectors, including financial services, business services, technology, manufacturing, consumer products and services, healthcare, and retail. Innova typically maintains an investment horizon of three to five years, seeking exits through sales to strategic investors or initial public offerings.

Andrzej Bartos

Senior Partner

Krzysztof Kulig

Senior Partner

Michal Wojdyla

Partner

59 past transactions

Punkta Group - Corporate Insurance Distribution and Services Business.

Acquisition in 2025
Punkta Group - Corporate Insurance Distribution and Services Business is a unit of Punkta Group.

Tutore

Acquisition in 2024
Tutore is a global EdTech revolutionizing education through high-quality, human-to-human and AI-driven services. By seamlessly integrating artificial intelligence and the latest technologies, Tutore delivers personalized, scalable education solutions across all delivery channels, including online and traditional formats. At the heart of Tutore’s approach is its proprietary, AI-enhanced content, co-created to ensure engaging and impactful educational experiences for learners of all ages. From language learning to STEAM subjects, Tutore combines innovative pedagogy with advanced technology to empower children and adults alike. Whether through adaptive learning platforms, real-time performance analytics, or tailored curricula, Tutore leverages AI to optimize learning outcomes, support educators, and provide a transformative, personalized education experience on a global scale.

Dimark

Private Equity Round in 2024
Dimark S.A. is a manufacturer that focuses on designing, executing, assembling, commissioning, and maintaining internal automatic transport lanes tailored for various industries, including airports. The company provides comprehensive intralogistics solutions, particularly in the realm of baggage handling systems. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of equipment such as belt, roller, and curve conveyors, as well as sorters and automation control systems. Additionally, Dimark supports its clients by delivering appraisals, market analysis reports, and maintenance services, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation of products.

CloudFerro

Private Equity Round in 2024
CloudFerro specializes in providing cloud computing services tailored for space technology companies and sectors requiring extensive data management, such as climate research and scientific analysis. The company offers a range of services including dedicated server leasing, disk services, leasing of IP addresses, and anti-DDoS security. Additionally, CloudFerro facilitates direct data transmission to clients, ensuring comprehensive infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solutions. By focusing on data safety and leveraging OpenStack technology, CloudFerro positions itself as a reliable partner for organizations needing advanced cloud services and big data storage solutions.

EMI

Acquisition in 2023
EMI provides Image Integrated consultation, design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and service solutions for all industries that demand industrial closure solutions.

R-GOL

Acquisition in 2023
R-GOL is an online retailer specializing in football shoes and sportswear, catering to professionals, semi-professionals, amateurs, and young players. The company provides a variety of football products, including personalized embroideries on footwear and overprints on sportswear, through both its online platform and physical stores. This approach allows R-GOL to effectively meet the specific needs of its clientele.

Pegwan

Acquisition in 2023
Pegwan is a printing company. The company provides services such as business cards, marketing materials, labels, stickers, signs, banners, and promotional printing.

Dentaurus

Acquisition in 2022
Dentaurus is the provider of a wide range of dental services.

Medicadent

Acquisition in 2022
Medicadent Stomatologia is the leading paediatric dentistry clinic in the Polish Wielkopolska region.

LabelProfi

Acquisition in 2021
LabelProfi specializes in providing flexible label and packaging solutions, primarily targeting the food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals industries. The company utilizes digital print technology to deliver high-quality self-adhesive labels and packaging for various products, including solids, liquids, gels, and powders. Known for its ability to produce very small volumes, LabelProfi addresses a niche in the market that is often overlooked by conventional printing methods, allowing for cost-effective results even at low quantities. In 2020, exports accounted for over 30% of its business, predominantly to German-speaking countries. The company is recognized for its short turnaround times, making it a reliable partner for businesses seeking efficient and flexible packaging solutions.

Bielenda

Private Equity Round in 2020
Bielenda is a family business and was founded by the great knowledge and passion of founder Barbara Bielenda, who graduate from the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Gdansk. Bielenda pioneered in Poland the field of producing all-natural cosmetics with natural ingredients extracted from plants. Bielenda was the first company in Poland that has used a GINKGO BILOBA extract for the production of cosmetics. Ms. Barbara discovered it in her travel researches as the perfect plant with unusual properties.

PayPoint Romania

Acquisition in 2020
PayPoint Romania is a leading provider of consumer payment solutions based in Bucharest, established in 2008. The company specializes in electronic transaction processing services, facilitating over-the-counter bill payments, money transfers, road tax payments, and mobile phone top-ups. It offers a range of services, including prepaid mobile credit, utility payments, property tax collection, prepaid debit cards, motorway toll payments, and public transport tickets. PayPoint Romania is recognized for its commitment to delivering secure, simple, and efficient payment solutions, positioning itself as a dominant player in the Romanian market for consumer service companies and retailers.

STX Next

Private Equity Round in 2020
STX Next is a software development company with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Python Django and custom software solutions. It has successfully completed more than 800 projects for a diverse clientele, including leading brands in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, such as software testing, product design, and the development of websites and mobile applications. By focusing on both international corporations and small to medium enterprises, STX Next delivers digital solutions that cater to complex projects and tight deadlines, establishing itself as a prominent player in the software development industry.

Optiplaza

Acquisition in 2019
Optiplaza is a retailer specializing in eyecare products and services, operating over 40 stores throughout Romania, primarily located in shopping malls in Bucharest and other major cities. The company offers a diverse selection of eyewear, including optical frames, sunglasses, and contact lenses available in various styles such as rectangular, cat-eye, round, and square frames. By providing a wide range of products, Optiplaza aims to meet the needs of its customers across the country.

OPTIblu

Acquisition in 2019
OPTIblu is one of the main retailers of media coverage in Romania. An extension of the Sensiblu brand - the pharmacy chain, then developing into a network of stores with its own marketing strategy, adapted to the demands of a different, increasingly complex market. At OPTIblu, we look at the purchase of a pair of glasses both from the aesthetic perspective and from the medical perspective, offering a pleasant experience and the memorability of each client.

CS Group

Acquisition in 2019
Cs group provides analyze, advise, design and implement integrated online campaigns, helping Polish companies reach the largest group of customers.CS Group Polska SA, is the owner of the pkt.pl brand, the ClearSense Interactive Agency and the E-Marketing Academy, supports small and medium-sized enterprises by offering integrated services and marketing activities conducted in search engines, using all available channels and observing industry rules.

CheMeS

Acquisition in 2019
CheMeS is a modern printing company specialised in the production of self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves and laminate tubes that has been operating for 25 years. The work and the passion have made this modest family investment transform into a powerful enterprise that achieves significant successes. CheMeS is a continuously developing company, investing in people and technologies whilst introducing new solutions. The only thing that remains intact is passion and a true working ethos so immanent in the Wielkopolska region.

INELO

Acquisition in 2017
INELO is a manufacturer based in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, specializing in driver analysis and billing software, digital data acquisition equipment, and GBOX® satellite location systems. Established in 2002 by Jakub Gieruszczak and Mirosław Stocerz, the company focuses on providing solutions that enable transport companies to retrieve, preserve, and analyze data from tachographs, driver cards, and record sheets. By offering software designed for work time management in the transportation industry, INELO helps clients avoid penalties associated with incomplete data, thus enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.

OCRK

Acquisition in 2017
Ogólnopolskie Centrum Rozliczania Kierowców is a leading player handling drivers’ work time management, operating on the Polish market since 2002. It employs over 260 experts and specialists in labour and transportation law of Poland and the EU, with a vast experience in the transportation & logistic industries. OCRK, constantly monitors the legal and economic situation across the transportation industry in Europe, in order to provide the highest quality and most comprehensive services.

Profim

Acquisition in 2017
Profim is a manufacturer and producers of office seating in European market. Our current position is attributed to many years of consistent work and constant development of the company. For 25 years we have been manufacturing products which meet the highest standards in terms of ergonomics, quality and design. As a team we are aware of the huge impact that our seats have on the health, wellbeing and work comfort of users. The more pieces of furniture we provide for offices, open space facilities, waiting rooms, front desks, hotel halls or conference rooms the more responsible we feel for their functionality and reliability.

Polskie ePłatności

Acquisition in 2016
Polskie ePłatności (PeP) is a payment processor that specializes in providing cashless payment services primarily for small and medium enterprises in Poland. The company facilitates payment transactions through payment cards and terminals in retail outlets, enabling clients to access a range of digital payment options. PeP's offerings include the settlement of card transactions, cashback services, multi-currency cards, and top-ups for pre-paid mobile phones. By focusing on innovative business services, Polskie ePłatności supports its clients in adapting to the evolving landscape of payment solutions.

Trimo

Acquisition in 2015
Trimo is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of steel construction products headquartered in Trebnje, Slovenia. Established in 1961, the company specializes in creating original solutions for steel buildings, façade systems, roofs, modular units, and sound insulation systems. Trimo employs proprietary technology to develop its products, which are marketed under its own brand across 54 countries. The company has a robust sales network in 27 countries and operates production facilities in Slovenia and Serbia, enabling it to serve a diverse range of clients in the construction sector.

Jampp

Series A in 2015
Jampp is a mobile advertising platform that specializes in user acquisition and retention for on-demand apps globally. By employing a demand-side platform (DSP) approach, Jampp utilizes unique contextual and behavioral signals to enhance programmatic advertising effectiveness. The platform enables businesses to accelerate growth throughout the customer lifecycle, facilitating the acquisition of new users while encouraging repeat usage and transactions from existing users. Jampp aims to simplify programmatic growth, assisting enterprises in achieving both customer engagement and revenue generation through targeted advertising strategies.

Bakalland

Acquisition in 2014
Bakalland provides various food products primarily in the Poland market. It offers dried fruits and nuts, snacks, cake fillings, breakfast products, and bars under the brand names of Bakalland, Orico, and Mr. Breakfast.

Benestra

Venture Round in 2014
Benestra is a national telecommunications operator that specializes in providing a wide range of services to businesses. Its offerings include voice, data, internet, and hosting services, all of which come with contractually guaranteed quality. By focusing on B2B solutions, Benestra aims to deliver reliable telecommunications infrastructure that meets the diverse needs of its clients.

EnergoBit

Acquisition in 2012
EnergoBit, founded in 1991, specializes in supplying services and equipment for low, medium, and high voltage electrical networks within the power sector. The company focuses on enhancing the reliability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability of energy solutions. EnergoBit provides a range of services, including energy audits, technical design, and the production of electrical equipment for low and medium voltage systems. Additionally, it engages in general contracting and offers maintenance and operational services for turnkey projects involving electrical networks and power substations. Its expertise spans various industries, including power generation, transport, distribution, oil and gas, mining, and real estate.

Ujastek

Acquisition in 2012
Ujastek provide care for women expecting their offspring from the first weeks of pregnancy until the time they are due.

Wirecard Romania

Acquisition in 2011
Wirecard Romania offers full outsourcing of card services. The services include all card personalization and processing, ATM and POS management, monitoring and maintenance, along with loyalty programs and applications, dispute management, fraud monitoring solutions, and emergency card support (anywhere in the world) Call-center and support in implementing EMV standards in line with current trends. Wirecard Romania develops complex incentive programs designed to stimulate the card market by increasing the number of cards issued by banks and their use. The infrastructure and the range of services offered are constantly updated and developed so as to enable continuous adaptation to market requirements.

Emitel

Private Equity Round in 2011
Emitel is the leading terrestrial radio and TV broadcast infrastructure operator in Poland. Services provided by us are divided into three groups: radio, TV and communications. Our services are characterized by the highest quality, innovative solutions, and the newest technologies. We are the country leader in digital radio and TV and development of services based on the state-of-the-art wireless systems. Emitel is dynamically getting into Ethernet and IP-based services such as Virtual Private Networks, Internet Access, Content Delivery or Digital Signage. Our offer also includes the designing and installation of radio diffusion and radio communications systems with related technical consulting, as well as leasing infrastructure to broadcasters and operators.

Expander Polska

Acquisition in 2010
Expander is an independent financial advisor in Poland established in 2000. It started with an internet portal as the only distribution channel, evolving into a traditional branch network over years.

Marmite

Acquisition in 2010
Marmite is a manufacturer specializing in engineered stone bathroom products, primarily focusing on washbasins, shower trays, and bathtubs made from mineral composite materials. The company emphasizes high design quality and innovation, aiming to make niche technology more accessible in the bathroom fixtures market. Marmite's commitment to environmental responsibility and efficient production processes allows for short delivery times, ensuring that clients receive superior products tailored to their sanitary needs.

Libet

Acquisition in 2010
Libet manufactures and sells sett and other concrete surfacing materials in Poland. The company’s products include pavement blocks, blasted-brushed surfaces, upholstered surfaces, washed surfaces, single color spaces, unique surfaces, terrace tiles, complimentary elements, natural stones, classic aesthetic products, gres tiles, and facade products.

Benestra

Acquisition in 2008
Benestra is a national telecommunications operator that specializes in providing a wide range of services to businesses. Its offerings include voice, data, internet, and hosting services, all of which come with contractually guaranteed quality. By focusing on B2B solutions, Benestra aims to deliver reliable telecommunications infrastructure that meets the diverse needs of its clients.

GTS Central Europe

Private Equity Round in 2008
GTS Central Europe, owned by Deutsche Telekom, is the leading infrastructure-based telecommunications service provider in Central and Eastern Europe. For 20 years, we have committed ourselves to providing service excellence and value to 35,000 businesses, carriers, and government institutions. GTS has been dedicated to satisfying the telecommunications needs of businesses and institutions in the CEE region. Helping people work more effectively has enabled us to build a strong and flexible portfolio of top-quality, secure, and reliable solutions. As technology advances, GTS helps you keep pace so that you can continue to focus on expanding your business.

Meritum Bank

Acquisition in 2007
Meritum Bank is a commercial banking institution based in Gdansk, Poland, that provides a comprehensive suite of financial services to individual customers and small businesses with annual revenues of up to PLN 10 million. The bank's offerings include savings accounts, current accounts, credit facilities, brokerage accounts, and reverse factoring, as well as money transfer services. Through this diverse range of products, Meritum Bank aims to meet the banking needs of its clients effectively.

La Fantana

Acquisition in 2007
La Fantana is the bottler and distributor of spring water for offices in Romania and Serbia. The company supplies a network of more than 100,000 bottled water-coolers as well as tap-fed POU units installed across both countries.

Donako

Acquisition in 2006
Donako manufactures and supplies components and tools for production of electrical machines. It offers punching dies and press tools, cutting tools, assembly and production process accessories and tooling, and moulds for producing winding coils of electrical machines; and process tooling for construction of large output electrical machines.

Mercor

Private Equity Round in 2006
Mercor is the largest manufacturer and provider of passive fire protection systems in Middle-Eastern Europe, with a strong presence in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The company specializes in manufacturing a wide range of fire protection products, including rooflight systems, smoke and heat exhaust systems, fire ventilation systems, and fireproofing systems for building structures. Mercor primarily focuses on customized solutions tailored to meet specific customer requirements. In addition to its operations in Poland, the company has expanded its reach into markets such as Ukraine, Romania, Spain, and the Russian Federation, supported by a well-developed sales network.

ACE Group

Acquisition in 2005
ACE Group is a prominent French mortgage broker specializing in credit brokerage for real estate assets. The company provides a range of services aimed at facilitating mortgage solutions for individuals and businesses seeking to finance property purchases. With a focus on understanding client needs and market conditions, ACE Group aims to deliver tailored financial solutions that support clients in navigating the complexities of real estate financing. By leveraging industry expertise and market insights, ACE Group positions itself as a key player in the mortgage brokerage sector in France.

PolCard

Private Equity Round in 2003
PolCard offers payment terminals, SoftPOS, self-service terminals, and online payments solutions to hotels, taxi, and retail industries.

Liberty Poland S.A.

Private Equity Round in 2001
Liberty Poland S.A. retails electronic top-ups for pre-paid cards and cellular phones through its shops in Poland.

Carman

Acquisition in 1999
Carman went into bankruptcy in 2004. It provides quick-fit services.

Empik Media & Fashion S.A.

Private Equity Round in 1998
Empik Media & Fashion Spólka Akcyjna engages in retail and wholesale businesses in Poland.

KidsPlay

Acquisition in 1997
KidsPlay was Poland’s first family entertainment center (“FEC”) focused on families with children of twelve or under.

Town & City

Acquisition in 1997
Town & City (now News Outdoor Poland) was established in 1994. is a provider of media services.

Mediplast

Private Equity Round in 1996
Mediplast was one of the largest Polish producers of plastic garden furniture and household products.

Euronet Worldwide

Private Equity Round in 1996
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in electronic payment services and transaction processing solutions for financial institutions, retailers, service providers, and individual consumers globally. The company operates through three main segments: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Processing, epay, and Money Transfer. The EFT Processing segment offers a range of services, including ATM cash withdrawal and deposit services, credit and debit card outsourcing, and merchant acquiring. It also provides integrated transaction software, currency conversion, and fraud management solutions. The epay segment focuses on the distribution and processing of prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic products, operating a vast network of point-of-sale terminals. The Money Transfer segment delivers consumer-to-consumer and account-to-account money transfer services under various brands, alongside additional services like bill payments and foreign currency exchange. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, Euronet Worldwide has developed a substantial presence in the electronic transaction industry, particularly in the United States and Europe.

Phoenix Privatisation Partners

Acquisition in 1996
Phoenix Privatisation Partners provides financial and business services. It offers opportunity in voucher privatization. Phoenix Privatisation Partners is based in Poland.

Beverly Hills Video

Acquisition in 1996
Beverly Hills Video is a chain of video and DVD rental superstores located throughout Poland.

Great Plains Software

Private Equity Round in 1995
Great Plains Software is a provider of Microsoft Windows NT client/server financial management software for mid-sized businesses. The Company's award-winning products and services automate essential accounting functions and enhance the strategic value of financial information. The Company's products and services are sold and implemented exclusively by its extensive network of Partners throughout the United States, Canada and select international markets.
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