Kafeterija Gains BlackPeak Capital's Support Through Schoenherr
Deal News | Apr 11, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
Schoenherr has advised BlackPeak Capital on its investment in Kafeterija, a specialty coffee chain based in Serbia. This move underscores BlackPeak Capital's focus on providing growth equity capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Europe, supporting their expansion efforts. The advisory team at Schoenherr, a legal firm, included experts Luka Lopicic, Igor Zivkovski, Pavle Eric, and associates who contributed their legal insights to facilitate the transaction. Kafeterija, known for its unique coffee offerings, stands to benefit from this investment as it seeks to expand its footprint and enhance its market presence across the region.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Legal Services
- Food and Beverage
Geography
- Southeast Europe – BlackPeak Capital focuses on investments in SMEs within this region.
- Serbia – Kafeterija is a Serbian specialty coffee chain, and the transaction directly pertains to this country's market.
Industry
- Private Equity – BlackPeak Capital's involvement in providing growth equity capital is indicative of the private equity industry's role in funding and expanding SMEs.
- Legal Services – Schoenherr's advisory role highlights the essential function of legal services in facilitating investment transactions.
- Food and Beverage – Kafeterija operates in the coffee segment, part of the broader food and beverage industry in Serbia.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackPeak Capital | Investor | Company | A provider of growth equity capital to SMEs in Southeast Europe. |
| Kafeterija | Target | Company | A Serbian specialty coffee chain. |
| Schoenherr | Legal Advisor | Company | A legal firm advising on the investment transaction. |
| Luka Lopicic | Partner, Schoenherr | Person | A member of the Schoenherr legal team advising on the investment. |
| Igor Zivkovski | Partner, Schoenherr | Person | A member of the Schoenherr legal team advising on the investment. |
| Pavle Eric | Attorney at Law, Schoenherr | Person | A legal advisor involved in the transaction from Schoenherr. |
| Milos Jokic | Associate, Schoenherr | Person | An associate involved in the transaction from Schoenherr. |
| Isidora Grujicic | Associate, Schoenherr | Person | An associate involved in the transaction from Schoenherr. |
| Nadja Gogic | Associate, Schoenherr | Person | An associate involved in the transaction from Schoenherr. |