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Since 2014, ARETE has been offering real asset solutions to its clients in private markets. We manage complementary investment strategies across real estate and energy transition asset classes. Our focus on building portfolios of high-conviction funds and delivering superior returns has made us a trusted partner for institutions, financial intermediaries, and professional investors.

Investment Discipline. Experienced Team.
Responsible Approach.

Real Estate

Our real estate strategy offers clients access to our capabilities in sourcing, underwriting, and managing value-add industrial and logistic properties. With an exceptional track record of managing 364,000 sqm of leasable area, we target €600 million in assets under management by 2028. Our strategy seeks to take advantage of secular trends, such as nearshoring and supply chain realignment.

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Energy Transition

ARETE has a comprehensive view of the energy transition landscape and sources diversified investment opportunities in Western Europe and the CEE region. Our goal is to manage assets worth over €500 million by 2028 through strategically balanced investments in renewables, flexible generation and smart operations technologies, supporting the energy transition and enhancing Europe’s energy resilience.

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Mandate Solutions

Our customized mandate solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of individual clients, whether they focus on a single asset class or employ a multi-asset class investment strategy. Separately Managed Accounts usually start with either an initial capital allocation or a commitment to new investments.

Management Expertise

Our investment professionals utilize a niche approach, leveraging investment know-how and carefully selecting deals. We have the expertise to acquire and develop our assets while understanding the challenges they face. This allows us to identify and capitalise on attractive investment opportunities across Central and Western European countries and to anticipate risks at an early stage.

Responsible Investing

All our products have ESG criteria embedded into their analysis process. Our portfolios comply with technological and environmental standards. As one of the first asset managers, we offer “light green” products according to the European SFDR directive. At ARETE, we hold ourselves to a healthy balance of attractive returns and high sustainability standards.

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Management Expertise

Our investment professionals utilize a niche approach, leveraging investment know-how and carefully selecting deals. We have the expertise to acquire and develop our assets while understanding the challenges they face. This allows us to identify and capitalise on attractive investment opportunities across Central and Western European countries and to anticipate risks at an early stage.

Responsible Investing

All our products have ESG criteria embedded into their analysis process. Our portfolios comply with technological and environmental standards. As one of the first asset managers, we offer “light green” products according to the European SFDR directive. At ARETE, we hold ourselves to a healthy balance of attractive returns and high sustainability standards.

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Alica Koblovská

působí jako vedoucí právního oddělení skupiny ARETE a má více než desetiletí rozsáhlých právních zkušeností v oblasti podnikových financí, M&A a compliance. Dohlíží na veškerou právní agendu skupiny ARETE a působí jako strategický poradce, který dohlíží na dodržování předpisů u komplexních fondových struktur.

Alica zastávala významné právní funkce, včetně pozice generálního právního zástupce ve společnosti Bakala Capital, kde řídila právní záležitosti pro Zdenka Bakalu, přední family office. Předtím pracovala jako právník ve společnosti Kocián Šolc Balaštík v Praze.

Alica získala magisterský titul v oboru právo na Masarykově univerzitě v Brně s mezinárodní účastí na univerzitě Paul Cezanne.

 

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.

 

Lubor Svoboda

Lubor má 25 let zkušeností s vedením realitních a private equity společností jako generální ředitel, s řízením úspěšných obchodních transakcí a právních restrukturalizací ve finančním a vysoce regulovaném prostředí. V posledních deseti letech se Lubor zaměřuje na správu fondů a strategické plánování. Vystudoval právo na Masarykově univerzitě v Brně a MBA na Prague International Business School.

 

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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Jiří Krol

člen dozorčí rady, má více než 20-letou praxe v řízením mezinárodních finančních institucí.

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

Robert Ides, spoluzakladatel, je řídícím partnerem Arete Group. V roce 2014 byl součástí zakládajícího týmu a má více než 25 let zkušeností v poradenství. Dohlíží na strategii společnosti, a to jak v oblasti nemovitostí, tak v kategoriích aktiv energetické infrastruktury. Pod jeho vedením společnost úspěšně prodala dva realitní fondy a svým klientům přinesla vynikající výnosy. Před založením společnosti zastával Robert několik vedoucích pozic se zaměřením na komplexní mezinárodní fúze, akvizice a strategické projekty. Mimo jiné působil ve výkonných funkcích ve společnostech AIG a Zurich Insurance Group.

Robert je zkušený M&A profesionál a studoval v Praze

 

Robert Ides

Robert Ides, Co-Founder, is the Managing Partner of Arete Group. He was part of the founding team in 2014 and has over 25 years of advisory experience. He oversees company strategy, both real estate and energy infrastructure asset classes. Under his leadership, the company has successfully divested two real estate funds, delivering outstanding returns to its clients. Prior to founding the company, Robert held several leadership positions focusing on complex international mergers, acquisitions, and strategic projects. Among others, he served in executive roles at AIG and Zurich Insurance Group.

Robert is an experienced M&A professional and studied in Prague.

 

Miroslav Barnas

je Chief Investment Officer ve společnosti ARETE pro naši realitní strategii. Sestavil tým investičního managementu a dohlíží na získávání obchodů, řízení investic a realizaci pro ARETE INDUSTRIAL FUND.

S více než 20 lety profesionálních zkušeností v oblasti komerčních a rezidenčních nemovitostí je Miroslav ostříleným manažerem se zkušenostmi v poradenství firemním klientům i soukromým osobám v oblasti investic, oceňování, leasingu, vyjednávání, výstavby a facility managementu komerčních nemovitostí v České republice a na Slovensku. Miroslav vedl velké transakce přesahující 1 miliardu eur. Mezi jeho vedoucí role patří generální ředitel a ředitel kapitálových trhů ve společnosti Jones Lang LaSalle.

Miroslav je profesionálem MRICS a má magisterský titul na Ekonomické univerzitě v Bratislavě.

 

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.

Policy

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      Martin Konečný

      Působí jako finanční ředitel společnosti, přináší robustní zázemí v oblasti financí a ekonomiky a má rozsáhlé mezinárodní zkušenosti. Martin je ve společnosti ARETE zodpovědný za reporting a controlling na korporátní a fondové úrovni pro všechny subjekty v České republice, Polsku a na Slovensku.

      Martin má více než 30 let zkušeností a prokazatelnou historii v oblasti podnikových financí, operací, fúzí a akvizic a správy portfolia. Před nástupem do ARETE působil Martin jako Group Head of Risks and Operations ve společnosti P3 Logistics Parks, manažer investic do logistických nemovitostí s více než 3 miliardami AuM. Jeho kariéra zahrnuje 4 roky jako Country CFO v Citi Česká republika a 15 let v KPMG, kde dohlíží na audity a šetření shody.

      Martin je držitelem magisterského titulu v oboru ekonomie, financí a obchodu na Vysoké škole ekonomické a obchodní v Praze a Executive MBA na University of Bristol.

       

      Martin Pacovský

      Je Chief Investment Officer ve společnosti ARETE pro naši strategii energetického přechodu, s rozsáhlými zkušenostmi se správou a rozvojem energetických aktiv se zaměřením na prosazování uhlíkově neutrálních strategií. Martin se silnými zkušenostmi ve strategickém plánování a expanzi na mezinárodním trhu úspěšně vedl organizace komplexními procesy M&A, včetně vedení Pražské plynárenské a.s. přes energetickou krizi v roce 2022 jako předseda představenstva. Jeho odborné znalosti zahrnují řízení rizik a zapojení zainteresovaných stran.

      Martin dříve zastával vedoucí pozice ve Skupině ČEZ, kde se významně podílel na projektech obnovitelných zdrojů energie a mezinárodním růstu, například dohlížel na výstavbu největší rumunské pobřežní větrné farmy.

      Martin získal titul MSc na Vysoké škole ekonomické v Praze a titul MBA na Rochester Institute of Technology.

      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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