Sector: Internet
Shares: 60%
Investment Type: venture capital – growth financing
Investment: 2 410 000 EUR
2007 – 2009; Czech Republic
KASA.cz, s.r.o. is an entirely Czech company which deals with the sale of goods via the Internet. It offers its customers a wide range of consumer goods. Each consumer can choose from a selection of consumer electronics, photo equipment, computer technology, garden equipment, sports goods and cosmetics. KASA.cz has used its know-how to open Internet stores which serve customers in Germany, Poland and Slovakia. In the future, it is preparing to launch the same project on further markets such as Ukraine, Romania and Hungary. KASA.cz s.r.o. has won the Czech Quality prize and is a certified shop of the Association for Electronic Trade. With each purchase, it contributes to the Foundation for the Development of a Civil Society (“Help Children” project). Arca Capital’s entry into KASA.cz is intended to finance development within Central and Eastern Europe with the aim of strengthening its position on its current markets and being among the top three on new markets. Together with its partners, Arca Capital plans to create a strong online trade partner who proves reliable for customers and suppliers.
Press release: Arca Capital has sold its stake in the KASA.cz online store
Press release: Arca Capital obtained approval to purchase a 60-percent interest in the second biggest internet store in the Czech Republic
