Accession Capital Partners supports CEO in Tatuum buyout
AMC V SCA SICAV RAIF, advised by Accession Capital Partners (ACP), has agreed to provide EUR 20m mezzanine financing to buyout the minority shareholders of KAN sp. z o.o., an affordable premium fashion retailer operating under the “Tatuum” brand. ACP will support Paweł Kapłon, the company CEO and controlling shareholder, in growing the business further. The deal is ACP’s fourth of the year and follows on from the successful close of AMC V ahead of target on €336 million this summer.
Tatuum is a Polish slow-fashion retail brand, offering affordable premium women’s apparel, with items designed and made to last for multiple seasons. The brand focuses on exceptional design in capsules created in line with the timeless values and brand DNA – being close to nature, with detailed construction process and careful selection of high-quality fabrics and details. Over its nearly 30-year history, Tatuum has built a wide base of loyal customers across several Central European countries, and is growing its sizeable footprint in both Central & Western Europe. The company currently manages a network of approximately 130 stores across Poland, Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia, as well as an online offering both through its own
e-commerce platform and fashion marketplaces across Europe.
Paweł Kapłon, CEO and controlling shareholder of Tatuum, says, “Since the acquisition of Tatuum in 2015, we have strengthened the position as an affordable premium and eco-conscious brand in the slow-fashion industry and have been continuously improving the customer experience. We remain ambitious for the future and aim to continue our European expansion, both offline and online, with plans for significant technological transformation to further strengthen the market position. I am confident ACP’s expertise will be very valuable as we elevate Tatuum into a truly international fashion brand.”
Jakub Chechelski, Partner at ACP, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Paweł for the next phase of development of Tatuum, whose focus on sustainability resonates with our own beliefs. Supporting strong, aspirational teams in executing management-led buyouts of their companies has become one of the core strategies for our funds, and we believe our experience in backing regional champions will enable the team to drive sustainable growth, unlock value and achieve their full potential.”
Accession Capital Partners
Accession Capital Partners (ACP) is investing from its fifth fund AMC V SCA SICAV-RAIF which launched last year and closed at €336m in June 2024. ACP has been operating in Central and Eastern Europe since 2000 through its offices in Vienna, Warsaw, Bucharest, Budapest and Prague. To date, the group has raised commitments of more than €1.3bn in five dedicated growth capital funds. The funds are backed by reputable institutional investors, including the European Investment Fund, the International Finance Corporation, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and a number of banks, family offices, funds of funds, pension funds and insurance companies from Europe, the US and Asia.
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