MidEuropa Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Mlinar

Bosqar Invest Acquires Partial Stake in Mlinar from MidEuropa

July 1, 2025

Food & Beverage

MidEuropa has completed a partial sale of its stake in Mlinar to Zagreb-listed Bosqar Invest and co-investors. Under MidEuropa's ownership since 2019, Mlinar expanded its store network, modernized operations and nearly doubled revenues; Bosqar's purchase gives it a larger position in the regional bakery/food retail market.

KMV and PepsiCo Acquire Knjaz Miloš from MidEuropa

June 5, 2019

Food & Beverage

Karlovarské minerální vody (KMV) and PepsiCo have agreed to acquire Knjaz Miloš, the leading Serbian producer of mineral water and non-alcoholic beverages, from MidEuropa Partners. The sale, subject to competition clearance, was announced with an expected close in Q3 2019 after MidEuropa built the business into a regional category leader.

MidEuropa Acquires Majority Stake in the MBL Group

December 19, 2025

Medical Devices

MidEuropa has acquired a majority stake in the MBL Group, a leading European contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) for assisted mobility, rehabilitation and aged-care equipment. INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund has fully exited its shareholding while the Lauritsen family has reinvested and CEO Martin Lauritsen will continue to lead the business as MidEuropa supports international growth and capability expansion. MBL employs approximately 1,700 people across Europe and Asia and holds over 100 registered patents.

Ergon Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Millbo–BioNaturals Group

December 16, 2020

Food & Beverage

Ergon Capital Partners IV SCSP has closed the acquisition of a majority stake in Millbo, BioNaturals International and BioNaturals Europe (together "Millbo–BioNaturals"), creating a global supplier of natural, clean-label bakery ingredients. The sellers (including Millbo/Boggiani family and other shareholders) will reinvest alongside Ergon, and the investment is intended to accelerate growth through geographic expansion, product cross-selling and a buy-&-build strategy.

Gilde Buy Out Partners Acquires MBK Fincom (ProduceShop)

February 10, 2022

E-Commerce

Funds advised by Gilde Buy Out Partners have completed an investment in MBK Fincom (ProduceShop), with the company’s founders and management reinvesting alongside Gilde. Ardian has exited its minority stake; financial terms were not disclosed. Gilde said the investment will support MBK’s continued pan‑European growth and product‑brand expansion.

CVC Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire La Piadineria from Permira

January 15, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII has agreed to acquire 100% of Italian quick-service restaurant chain La Piadineria from funds advised by Permira. La Piadineria is a leading Italian QSR with over 400 locations and more than 2,500 employees; CVC plans to support further growth in Italy, diversify into other quick-service formats and pursue international expansion. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and was expected to close in the first half of 2024.