Avallon MBO supported the 4th edition of the Practical Private Equity & Venture Capital Course, co-organized by the Polish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (PSIK) and Level 20. This year’s edition was partnered by the Warsaw Stock Exchange Foundation.

The course is a unique educational initiative aimed at students, providing access to practical knowledge about the private equity and venture capital market through a series of workshops led by experienced fund managers.

As part of the program, Agnieszka Pakulska and Marcin Konarski represented Avallon MBO, sharing their experience in investment project analysis, cooperation with management teams, and building company value during the investment process.

An important element of this year’s edition was also the involvement of Level 20 – an initiative supporting the development of women in the private equity industry, co-founded by Agnieszka Pakulska.

From Avallon MBO’s perspective, the opportunity for direct interaction with course participants and observing the high level of engagement and interest in the PE/VC market among the younger generation was particularly valuable. Participation in the program provides students with a meaningful opportunity to gain practical knowledge and better understand the specifics of the private equity and venture capital market.

During the match between Widzew Łódź and Lech Poznań, the children of Avallon employees and their friends took part in a special pre-match ceremony, escorting the players of both teams onto the pitch.
Before the first whistle, the youngest participants, together with girls from the Widzew Academy, stepped onto the field alongside the players, accompanying them during their entrance to the stadium. For the children, it was a truly special moment and an unforgettable experience that will surely stay with them for a long time.
The match delivered plenty of sporting excitement for the fans and ended with a 2:1 victory for Widzew Łódź over Lech Poznań.
We are proud to support the development of young athletes as a partner of the Widzew Academy and to create opportunities for such memorable football moments.
Congratulations to the Widzew team on a great result, and thank you for the opportunity to be part of this special event.

We are proud to announce that Agnieszka Pakulska, Partner at Avallon MBO, has been recognized in the prestigious Forbes Women Poland 25 Top Investors list.
Agnieszka is the author of key transactions and co-creator of projects that consistently enhance the value of portfolio companies. She combines investment discipline with a long-term approach to developing businesses and teams, while actively promoting the presence of women in private equity, including as a co-founder of the Level20 initiative.
At Avallon MBO, diversity and professionalism are integral to our teams. We believe that teams combining different experiences make better decisions and create lasting value.
Congratulations to Agnieszka and all the distinguished investors!
https://www.forbes.pl/forbeswomen/lista-forbes-women-25-top-inwestorek/2fs54v0

Tomasz Stamirowski, Managing Partner at Avallon MBO, was asked by the editors of PortalSpozywczy.pl to provide expert commentary on Polmlek’s acquisition of the fruit and vegetable processing plants of Kampol-Fruit in Milejów.

In his analysis, he indicates that the transaction should be viewed as a rational strengthening of the group rather than a strategic breakthrough in the frozen foods segment. The scale of the acquisition remains small relative to Polmlek’s overall operations – Kampol’s sales accounted for approximately 1% of the group’s revenues, which exceeded PLN 5.3 billion in 2024. The Polish fruit and vegetable frozen foods market itself, valued at around PLN 1 billion, is highly competitive and dominated by several large players.

According to Tomasz Stamirowski, the key aspect of the transaction is the strengthening of the juice segment and the Fortuna brand, as well as the attractive acquisition of modern assets purchased at a discount through bankruptcy proceedings. The potential to leverage Polmlek’s experience in working with farmers and contracting raw materials in the fruit and vegetable segment may also prove significant.

If the integration process proves successful, the acquisition could represent the first step toward broader involvement by Polmlek in fruit and vegetable processing – a sector whose potential, including export opportunities, remains largely untapped.

We encourage you to read the full commentary:
Expert Assesses Polmlek’s Latest Acquisition: “A Sensible Strengthening of the Group.”

Our portfolio company MPPK – a distributor of premium pet food brands for dogs and cats, Wiejska Zagroda and Pan Mięsko – has been building a strong position in the pet food segment for years. At the same time, it is doing something equally important: consistently supporting animal welfare.
Together with Joanna Krupa, her friends, and Media Expert (Terg), the MPPK team visited places where every form of support truly matters:

3 shelters,
6 tons of pet food,
1 shared idea – to help in a smart and responsible way.

This was not a one-off PR initiative, but part of a broader, long-term approach – from ongoing cooperation with shelters and support for adoptions to educational activities promoting responsible pet ownership.
MPPK demonstrates that the pet food industry can set standards – both in quality and in ethics. Business scale and sensitivity do not have to be mutually exclusive. On the contrary, together they create lasting value.