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Arete Invest will build a new warehouse in Slovakia for growing online brand

A local Real Estate Fund Arete Invest will build an international warehouse for Factcool e-shop in Slovakia in Nové Mesto nad Váhom. E-commerce investors of Factcool is Ivan Chrenko, who also owns the developer group HB Reavis. The investment in the construction of the new warehouse complex will reach a quarter billion crowns. Factcool is on the market for less than four years, with sales of 1 billion crowns now. https://www.skladuj.cz/arete-invest-vybuduje-na-slovensku-novy-sklad-rostouci-on-line-znacky-2370

The Arete Real Estate Fund will build a new warehouse in Nove Mesto nad Vahom.

The contract will be executed for the Factcool international internet store and the warehouse will serve the whole Central and Eastern Europe. Chairman of Administrative Board of Arete Invest Lubor Svoboda informed that on the total area of 15,500 square meters, the building will offer a storage facility in several levels of more than 60,000 square meters of warehouse space. https://www.investujeme.sk/kratke-spravy/realitny-fond-arete-postavi-novy-sklad-v-novom-meste-nad-vahom/

Czechs want to invest more than 26 million in Nove Mesto nad Váhom. It will create hundreds of new jobs

The Czech investment fund has only recently entered the Slovak market and is gradually expanding. In a year and a half, the industrial park near Zilina, neighboring Kia, was bought for 4.7 million euros and the purchase of  industrial and logistics park Prologis in Nove Mesto nad Váhom was among the largest real estate business transactions in Slovakia in 2017 . https://www.forbes.sk/cesi-chcu-v-novom-meste-nad-vahom-investovat-vyse-26-milionov-pribudnu-stovky-pracovnych-miest/#

The Czechs will build a European e-shop store of clothing

Right next to the European distribution center of the C & A chain, the Czech Fund Arete Invest will build an international warehouse of fast-growing e-shop with fashion. One of the e-shop owner is one of the richest Slovaks with his business in the Czech Republic. https://www.e15.cz/byznys/reality-a-stavebnictvi/cesi-postavi-evropsky-sklad-e-shopu-s-oblecenim-

Forschner in Hradiště extended the lease contract by 11 years, expands production

Arete Invest signed a new five-year lease agreement with the Fiege logistics company in March. The company will increase its storage capacities of Lovosice Park area by 7500 m2 to the total of 9600 m2 already in April. Cushman & Wakefield and 108 Agency were the lease consultants in this case. Arete Invest is also planning to expand the area by another 11,000 m2 of warehouse and production area. https://archiv.ihned.cz/c1-66179610-news   https://www.buildingnews.cz/investicni-trh/arete-invest-chysta-rozsireni-lovosickeho-prumysloveho-parku.html

The Arete Invest Fund invests almost 3 million in the expansion of the premises in Uherske Hradiste, the lease contract with the tenant extended by 11 years

Arete Invest, a fast-growing Czech real estate investment fund, signed a new lease agreement with Forschner in May, which is valid until 2029. Forschner's production capacity in the Uherske Hradiste Park Area will thus be expanding by another 5,000 m2 to 12,300 m2 next year. The total investment in new construction is estimated at 75 million crowns (roughly 2.9 million euros). “We are glad we can support the further development of our tenant. Thanks to the expansion of the premises in Uherske Hradiste and a significant extension of the contract, we are further stabilizing and increasing the value of our Sub-Fund's portfolio, “said Tomáš Novotný, Investment Fund member of the Arete Invest CEE II Sub-Fund, responsible for asset management. http://www.informuje.com/mediamedia/fond-arete-invest-investuje-takmer-3-miliony-do-rozsirenia-arealu-v-uherskom-hradisti-s-n

Arete Invest is the first real estate fund to become an associate member of the Capital Market Association

Arete Invest, a fast-growing Czech fund focused on real estate investment, became the first real estate fund that is an associate member of the Czech Capital Market Association. After its several-year membership in the renowned global Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), it is now also a member of a local professional association.  “We share common values ​​with the Capital Market Association – we fight for the development and transparency of the capital market, and we place an emphasis on the protection of investors and trustworthiness. That is why we decided to become a member,” says Lubor Svoboda, co-founder and Chairman of the Management Board of Arete Invest. The Czech Capital Market Association is among the most important professional associations operating in the capital market. The Association brings together the most important managers – investment companies and asset management companies, as well as securities brokers and banks operating in the Czech Republic and other entities providing capital market services. The activities of the Association help to increase the transparency of the capital market, protect investors and support the interests of its members. The Association strives in particular towards the development of the capital market and collective investment. With its activities and self-regulation, it wants to develop the subconscious, knowledge and trustworthiness in the capital market. Arete Invest is focused on investments in completed commercial real estate that is already leased and generates regular revenue in the form of rent. In doing so, it offers its investors above-average appreciation of investments – the gross return of the sub-fund was over 44% last year. Investors are provided with continuous cash distribution of up to 6% per year paid on a quarterly basis. Arete Invest adheres to five basic principles – its expertise, the tangibility of investments, simplicity and a transparent approach towards its clients.

How can you make money on industrial halls and what should you know about them

If you are just wondering where to put your spare money, know it's not just shares, bonds, or cryptos. Warehouses or production halls can also be an option. Yes, we are talking about those angular buildings that occasionally  disturb your  view of the countryside when traveling on the highway. Investments in industrial real estate are relatively new opportunity in the Czech Republic. We have put together a list of the most important things you should know about them. http://www.forbes.cz/jak-muzete-vydelat-na-prumyslovych-halach-a-co-byste-o-nich-meli-vedet/

Fond Arete Invest invests 130 million in expanding its premises in Uherské Hradiště, extends contract with tenant by 11 years

Arete Invest, a fast-growing Czech fund that focuses on investment in real estate, signed a new lease contract with Forschner in May that is valid through to the year 2029. Forschner’s production capacities at Arete Park Uherské Hradiště will therefore be increased by 5,000 sqm next year to a total of 12,300 sqm of space. Total investment in new construction work is estimated at 130 million koruna. “We are delighted that we are able to support our tenant’s onward development. The expansion of the premises in Uherské Hradiště and the significant extension of the contract will lead to further stabilisation and will also increase the value of the portfolio of our sub-fund,” said Tomáš Novotný, member of the Arete Invest CEE II Sub-fund investment committee responsible for asset management. The category A industrial zone in Uherské Hradiště, which offers excellent transport connections to Slovakia and South Moravia, has been part of the Arete Invest portfolio for two years now. The property currently has 8,400 sqm of lettable space. The new structure, which covers some 4,300 sqm, will include clean, modern plants for the production of component parts for electric cars. Production is expected to get underway at the new premises in October of next year. The complex in Uherské Hradiště is 100 % let to Forschner, which rose from being a German family firm to a multinational company. It concentrates on electromobility, the production of cable and electromechanical systems and other component parts, particularly for the motor industry. Its clients include names such as Audi, Continental, Daimler, Volkswagen, Philips and Bosch. Forschner employs more than 700 people at Arete Park Uherské Hradiště and by expanding production has confirmed its role as a strategic player in supplying the motor industry. The objective at Arete Invest is to actively manage all real estate in the portfolio and to increase its value by increasing the number of tenants, extending lease contracts, intensifying relations with tenants or using land which is currently unused for future construction. The complex in Uherské Hradiště is part of the portfolio of the currently-open Arete Invest CEE II sub-fund. The expected value of the assets managed in this sub-fund during the anticipated five-year investment cycle is CZK 5 billion. The sub-fund is aiming for regular appreciation of the finances invested by investors of up to 11 per cent per annum, whereby up to 6 per cent of this p.a. will be paid out on a quarterly basis. Current profitability far outstrips these estimated values.

Arete Invest fund invests 75 million to site expansion in Uherske Hradiste, the lease contract was extended by 11 years.

Arete Invest, a fast-growing Czech real estate investment fund, signed a new lease agreement with Forschner in May, which is now valid until 2029. Forschner’s production capacity in the Uherské Hradiště Park Area will be extended by another 5,000 m2 next year a total area of 12,300 m2. The total investment in new construction is estimated at 75 million crowns. “We are pleased to support the further development of our tenant. The expansion of the premises in Uherské Hradiště and the significant extension of the contract, means further stabilization and increase of the value of our sub-fund's portfolio, “said Tomáš Novotný, a member of the investment committee of the Arete Invest CEE II Sub-Fund, responsible for asset management. https://www.investujeme.cz/tiskove-zpravy/fond-arete-invest-investuje-75-milionu-do-rozsireni-arealu-v-uherskem-hradisti-s-najemcem-prodlouzil-smlouvu-o-11-let/   https://www.systemylogistiky.cz/2018/06/25/fond-arete-invest-investuje-75-milionu-do-rozsireni-arealu-v-uherskem-hradisti/

Martin Pacovsky

Is the Chief Investment Officer at ARETE for our energy transition strategy, with extensive experience in managing and developing energy assets, focused on advancing carbon-neutral strategies. With a strong track record in strategic planning and international market expansion, Martin has successfully led organizations through complex M&A processes, including guiding Pražská Plynárenská a.s. through the 2022 energy crisis as Chairman of the Board. His expertise encompasses risk management and stakeholder engagement.

Previously, Martin held senior roles at ČEZ Group, where he contributed significantly to renewable energy projects and international growth, such as overseeing the construction of Romania's largest onshore wind farm.

Martin holds an MSc from the University of Economics in Prague and an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

 

Martin Konecny

Serves as the company’s CFO, bringing a robust background in finance and economics, with extensive international experience. At ARETE, Martin is responsible for reporting and controlling on corporate and fund level for all entities in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia.

Martin has over 30 years of experience, and a proven track record in corporate finance, operations, M&A, and portfolio management. Before joining ARETE, Martin served as a Group Head of Risks and Operations at P3 Logistics Parks, a logistics real estate investment manager with more than 3 billion AuM. His career includes 4 years as Country CFO at Citi Czech Republic and 15 years at KPMG, overseeing audits and compliance investigations.

Martin holds a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance and Trade from the Prague University of Economics and Business as well as an Executive MBA from the University of Bristol.

Robert Ides

The co-founder and managing partner of ARETE oversees the group’s strategy, the development of real estate projects, and business activities in the energy sector.

Robert has more than 20 years of advisory experience. Prior to founding ARETE, he held several leadership positions focusing on complex international mergers, acquisitions, and strategic projects. He served in executive roles at AIG and Zurich Insurance Group, most recently as the Global Claims Business Architect in the General Insurance business division.

 

Miroslav Barnas

is the Chief Investment Officer at ARETE for our real estate strategy. He set up the investment management team and oversees deal sourcing, investment management and execution for the ARETE INDUSTRIAL FUND.

With over 20 years of professional track record in commercial and residential real estate, Miroslav is a seasoned executive with experience in advising corporate clients and private individuals on investment, valuation, leasing, negotiations, construction, and facility management of commercial properties in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Miroslav has led major transactions exceeding €1 billion. His leadership roles include CEO and Head of Capital Markets at Jones Lang LaSalle.

Miroslav is an MRICS professional and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Economics in Bratislava.

Alica Koblovska

Serves as the Chief Legal Officer at ARETE, bringing over a decade of extensive legal expertise in corporate finance, M&A, and compliance. She oversees the entire legal agenda of ARETE and acts as a key strategic advisor, overseeing compliance for our complex fund structures.

Alica has held significant legal roles, including the position of General Counsel at Bakala Capital, where she managed legal affairs for Zdenek Bakala, a leading family office. Before this, she worked as a layer with Kocian Solc Balastik in Prague.

Alica holds a Master’s degree in Law from Masaryk University in Brno with international exposure at Paul Cezanne University.

Jiri Krol

A supervisory board member, with over 20 years of experience in managing international financial institutions.

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    Lubor Svoboda

    Lubor has 25 years of experience leading real estate and private equity companies as a CEO, managing successful business transactions and legal restructurings in financial and highly regulated environments. Over the past ten years, Lubor has focused on fund management and strategic planning. He holds a Master’s degree in Law from Masaryk University in Brno and an MBA from the Prague International Business School.

     

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