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BPM Mezzanine Fund exited investment in Zoo Factory Sp. z o.o.

BPM Mezzanine Fund SICAV-SIF, SCA (BPM) has provided financing for the MBO of Zoo Factory Sp. z o.o back in 2020. Zoo Factory is one of Poland’s leading distributors of pet treats and accessories, with its well known brands (Hilton, CatSi, Animals) and long-established presence and position in the domestic market. This exit transaction marks also the entry of The Nutriment Company (TNC)
into the Polish pet products market.

Commenting on the exit, Paweł Zabrzycki, Partner of BPM, said: “We would like to thank Sławomir Musur (the CEO) and the whole Zoo Factory team for the excellent cooperation during the investment period — open dialogue, strong execution and a shared focus on the fundamentals of the business. This allowes Zoo Factory to thrive in the dynamically changing retail envirnment in Poland. We wish Zoo Factory and its new stakeholders a continued success in the attractive pet products market in Poland.“

The CEO of Zoo Factory, Mr. Sławomir Musur, commented: ”the transaction with TNC is a natural step in the development of our company and will provide a smooth transition going into the future as a part of an international group. With help and support of the BPM team, Zoo Factory was able to solidify its market position and significantly diversify its product offering in the last years.”

For further enquiries, please contact:

BPM Capital: Paweł Zabrzycki, tel: +48 784 695 890, e-mail: pawel.zabrzycki@bpmcapital.eu

Zoo Factory: Sławomir Musur, tel: +48 881 956 537, e-mail: slawomir.musur@zoo-factory.pl

More information about BPM Capital

BPM Capital (www.bpmcapital.eu) is an independent investment manager operating out of two offices, in Tallinn and Warsaw. It has been founded and is managed by Kalmer Kikas, Martin Reinson, Paweł Zabrzycki and Priit Veering.  BPM is supported by prominent international and domestic institutional investors. BPM was originated through the Baltic Innovation Fund initiative created by cooperation between Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the European Investment Fund.

More information about Zoo Factory

Zoo Factory (www.zoo-factory.pl), based in Warsaw, Poland, was established in 2013 and provides distribution services within the pet care products market. The company owns brands Hilton, CatSi and Animals which are among the oldest and best recognized brands of products for cats and dogs in Poland.