- Value4Capital (V4C), one of the leading private equity funds in the CEE region, has finalized the acquisition of a majority stake in Univio after fulfilling all conditions precedent to the transaction, including obtaining clearance from the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK).
- With the support of a strong financial investor, Univio plans to continue its dynamic growth, focusing on acquiring new clients and investing in additional partnerships and technologies. As the next step, the company intends to adapt its proven growth model in Poland to an international scale.
- The collaboration between the two entities will focus, among other things, on the dynamic expansion of M&A activities. The target includes companies with complementary product offerings, including those abroad. The partnership will also support the development of new services aimed at entering new market segments.
For over 25 years, Univio’s growth strategy has been driven by three core pillars: scaling its organic operations, pursuing an active mergers and acquisitions (M&A) policy, and expanding internationally. The arrival of a financial investor like V4C opens up new development opportunities.
“Our goal is to build a company with a global reach and a strong position in foreign markets. Achieving this requires capital, transactional expertise, and access to an international network of business contacts. V4C provides comprehensive support in these areas. The fund not only offers the financial resources needed for growth but also brings critical know-how in acquisitions and scaling operations both in Poland and abroad,” said Grzegorz Kuczyński, CEO of Univio.
“In line with our investment strategy, we chose Univio because it is a company with a proven business model, a stable track record of profitability, and significant growth potential. Following the completion of the transaction, we are working intensively with the company’s management to update Univio’s strategy and fully realize its potential,” commented Rafał Ałasa, Partner at Value4Capital.
Value4Capital is an experienced private equity investor operating under a “buy and build” model, supporting both organic growth and acquisitions. Renowned for its ability to effectively create value in its portfolio companies, V4C has previously supported companies like home.pl and Shoper.
Integrated Solutions Meet Increasing Customer Expectations
The rapid pace of market development is pushing IT companies to meet ever-growing customer demands. To address the increasing complexity of projects, new resources and specialized expertise are critical. Univio is adjusting dynamically to these changes, systematically expanding its omnichannel services portfolio, supported by artificial intelligence solutions.
“Customers increasingly expect consultancy and comprehensive optimization of their entire offline-online sales and customer service processes, leveraging efficient technologies and artificial intelligence. That’s why we are continuously broadening our offerings to support the digital transformation of operational and sales processes for retail companies. This includes e-commerce implementations, AI solutions, advanced data analytics, dynamic pricing strategies (Pricing Omnichannel 360°), PIM systems integrated with AI tools, and seamless online-offline channel integration,” emphasized Tomasz Gutkowski, Head of Business Development at Univio.
International Expansion Takes Center Stage
Univio is helping its partners transform their business models toward greater automation and scalability. The company is actively growing its presence outside of Poland.
“For quite some time, we’ve been successfully leveraging the potential of international markets, collaborating with clients from the UK, France, Germany, and Scandinavia. We believe the European market will accelerate significantly in the coming years. That’s why we are focused on further expansion beyond Poland, with an initial emphasis on the DACH region, followed by other parts of Europe. We are well-prepared for this journey—securing an investor marks another significant milestone in achieving our strategy,” stated Dominik Janes, Managing Partner at Univio Europe GmbH.
Univio has long been active in Poland’s M&A market, having acquired companies like Empathy Interactive and Global4Net. With the new investor’s support, it aims to leverage this experience internationally.
“Rapidly changing market conditions and the increasing importance of consolidation processes make mergers and acquisitions, especially abroad, a strategically vital area for us. Univio plans to fully utilize its potential here, and the support of a strong partner like Value4Capital will be an additional advantage,” highlighted Marek Lose, CFO of Univio.
A More Comprehensive Offering
According to IDC Poland’s analysis, the ICT market in Poland will be worth $25.73 billion in 2024, with the IT market alone valued at PLN 76.15 billion. This represents a significant untapped potential. In response to evolving customer needs, Univio plans to expand its offerings to include innovative solutions and new verticals. Abroad, the company aims to provide diverse omnichannel services tailored to local technological preferences.
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Value4Capital (V4C) is a private equity fund manager focused on investments in mid-sized service companies in Poland and other EU member states in Central Europe. Managed by its partners with over 30 years of investment experience, Value4Capital actively supports its portfolio companies in achieving organic growth, including through acquisitions. The firm invests responsibly, guided by sustainability and social responsibility principles.
More information about our team and strategy is available at www.value4capital.com.
