Blackstone to Acquire Majority Stake in Skroutz
May 12, 2026
Blackstone, through funds managed by its private equity business, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Skroutz, Greece’s leading online e-commerce marketplace, from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, with Skroutz founders selling part of their shares while retaining a stake and continuing to lead the business.
- Buyers
- Blackstone (funds managed by its private equity business)
- Targets
- Skroutz
- Sellers
- CVC Capital Partners Fund VII
- Industry
- E-Commerce
- Location
- Attica, Greece
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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