Hartenberg Holding

Hartenberg Holding

Hartenberg Holding was founded in 2013 by Andrej Babiš and Jozef Janov. The firm manages private capital generated from their agriculture, food and chemicals businesses. Beneficial ownership rests with Babiš at 87.75 percent and Janov at 9.75 percent through trusts. Hartenberg targets established businesses with enterprise values between EUR 40 million and EUR 200 million. It pursues buyouts and growth equity in healthcare, consumer and real estate sectors. Confirmed positions include FutureLife, held jointly with CVC Capital Partners. The firm also holds The Orchard Ostrava commercial asset in Czechia and Corwin mixed-use projects in Slovenia and Slovakia. Geographic reach covers 18 European countries plus one Asian market. Investments occur through direct co-investments, SPVs and private equity structures. The firm reports 5,900 colleagues across 61 acquisitions and total invested capital near EUR 700 million. Hartenberg Capital maintains a team of investment professionals in Prague. Adjacent vehicles include Nadace Agrofert, the philanthropic foundation tied to the founding wealth. No dated operational events from the last 24 months appear in public records. Ownership and governance remain concentrated with the two principal families. Key professionals at Hartenberg Capital hold performance-tied stakes. This structure allows long-term holding periods without external LP pressure and supports co-investment alongside partners such as CVC Capital Partners.