We are an independent private equity firm established in 1994 in Poland with the objective of investing in controlling stakes of mid-sized companies in the CEE region.
We have followed the Polish economy, as it has powered ahead on a wave of entrepreneurialism, all the while responding to new market dynamics and challenges.
For investors and entrepreneurs looking for value creation and winning partnerships, Innova Capital seeks to deliver attractive returns through a proven track record of profitable investments using, innovative strategies, commitment to excellence, support for management and steely determination. We build businesses and accelerate growth by identifying feasible and profitable opportunities, converging complex objectives to build a competitive edge for our partners.
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Innova has maintained a single-minded commitment to mid-market buyouts in Poland and Central Europe. We focus on making control investments in companies with EV’s of €25–150 million with equity tickets of €25–40 million. We build businesses and accelerate growth by identifying feasible and profitable opportunities, converging complex objectives to build a competitive edge for our partners.
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