International investment in Poland’s cosmetics e-commerce sector

Deal Flash

Hubert Górecki, the founder and owner of SHOKO Sp. z o.o., has sold a 60% stake to BurdaInternational.

SHOKO is an internet platform that sells its products via its online store, cocolita.pl. It is one of Poland’s major players in the online retail sale of cosmetics, particularly make-up and with a growing market share in body care products and accessories.

The Oaklins team presented my company in a way that was 110% in line with my vision. They captured every detail of what is important in our strategy while approaching investors, structuring the transaction and taking all the hard work and thinking related with the transaction off my hands, allowing me to focus on what is most important – our day-to-day business. HUBERT GÓRECKI, FOUNDER AND OWNER, SHOKO SP. Z O.O., POLAND

Oaklins’ global reach played a major role in finding the right investor

Oaklins’ team in Poland advised Hubert Górecki, identified potential investors and led the transaction process until closing. Oaklins’ team in Germany identified and approached the buyer and worked closely with them throughout the process.

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