Finance the acquisition of an international logistics company or lend capital to an established family-owned business

Earlier this summer, we brought you investment opportunities in the form of the manufacturing company Terratico and a commercial real estate project that closed in record time. Now we're kicking off the fall on the Crowdberry platform straight away with two new investment opportunities.

Enter the world of printing and lend capital to Purgina, a family-owned company that boasts a long tradition and strong market position. Or else bet on the dynamic logistics sector and co-own Expandeco, a fast-growing e-commerce company with ambitions to expand internationally. Both of these companies represent a unique opportunity to capitalise on your finances.

Premium labels are making their way into the investment world

Investing in art can take many forms. Purgina is a family-owned company with 34 years of tradition that specializes in printing premium self-adhesive labels. Thanks to its ability to set trends and adapt to a dynamic environment, Purgina has become a market leader with a 14% market share and a portfolio that includes hundreds of clients from a wide variety of industries, including well-known brands such as Zwack Unicum, Hubert, Stock Spirits and Marlenka as well as being private label suppliers to Lidl. 

The company recently underwent a significant optimization that has improved its profitability. It has also entered into a strategic partnership with a major new client that increases its growth potential.

The company’s average annual revenue is €6 million; with the new strategic partner and further optimization, this revenue potential increases to €7 million per year.

As a private investor, you will now have a unique opportunity to lend capital to the Purgina family business through debt crowdinvesting, which replicates the bank-lending model. Take on the role of a ‘banker’ and co-fund a family business with a long tradition, and earn a regular interest income just like the banks do.

Why lend capital to the Purgina family business?  

A local, proven and secured investment opportunity in the form of a crowdinvestment loan allows you to essentially become a "banker" to the company and thus receive regular interest income with principal repayment just like a bank does.

• Minimum investment from €1,000.
• Annual effective interest yield of 12.9%, paid regularly every quarter with principal maturity up to 3 years and a return of 1.39x the amount invested.
• Secured investment with movable assets (company's machinery) as well as inventory, which reduces the risk for investors.
• The source of repayment of the principal is the company's cash flow or refinancing by the bank.
• The funds raised will be used to refinance the suppliers, enabling them to obtain a quotation and successfully execute orders from the new strategic partner. This step may increase the company's sales by up to 17%, which would further strengthen its market position and open up new opportunities for future development.

"The investment in Purgina represents a stable and profitable opportunity in an established and growing industry. The company, with its long history, strong management and strategic partners, is poised for further growth while offering attractive terms for private investors. This move is not only a boost for the company, but also for the investors themselves, who are looking for stable and profitable investment opportunities in a reliable and profitable market segment,” says Marek Baranyai, Credit Manager, Crowdberry

Become an agent for expansion – directly finance Expandeco

Investors have a unique opportunity right now that rarely pops up – to participate in the direct financing of an M&A transaction! Such investment opportunities are normally only available to private equity funds, but through Crowdberry we are also opening up space for private investors to get involved.

In addition, in just a few days since the campaign was launched, the expressed interest of investors already exceeds €1,000,000.

Co-own Expandeco – a specialist provider of critical infrastructure for the growth of e-commerce companies abroad. Expandeco has helped more than 500 international online projects expand, including well-known brands such as Notino, Astratex, Dedoles, Eyerim, Northfinder and others.

The expansion specialist expands

Expandeco now wants to expand and broaden the range of its logistics services. It is therefore buying a profitable international logistics company that will help it achieve those stated goals.

This acquisition represents an important milestone for Expandeco on its way to creating a European platform that will offer a complete service for e-commerce companies. This will make Expandeco an attractive acquisition target for strategic or financial partners.

Why participate in the financing of the acquisition and invest in Expandeco?

• A rare investment opportunity for private investors.
• International presence in 27 European countries for more than 1,200 companies and a strong client database representing more than 300 international e-shops.
• Required appreciation 20+ % p. a.
• Growth of the e-commerce segment and logistics.
• Minimum competition.
• The merger of two healthy, profitable companies.

Want to know more about our open investment opportunities? 

Don't miss our ONLINE WEBINAR focused on active investment opportunities, which will take place on Monday, September 9 at 4 PM. Get valuable information on investment opportunities that interest you and make the right investment decision.

Do you want to meet the founders of the company in person? Take advantage of a great opportunity and join us for a networking evening to MEET THE FOUNDERS on Tuesday, September 10 at 6 PM at Crowdberry. Get answers to all the questions you might have.

The evening will be hosted by Dano Gašpar, Crowdberry partner, together with our investment team.