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Kinstellar advises DTCP on lead investment in Czech startup Resistant AI
Kinstellar has successfully advised DTCP on its lead investment in Resistant AI, a Czech startup specialising in AI-driven fraud prevention solutions for financial institutions. The investment formed part of a USD 25 million Series B financing round, which also saw participation from existing investors, including Notion Capital, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Experian. The transaction marks a significant milestone for Resistant AI and comes at a time of mounting market urgency to defend against the surge of AI-generated fraud attempts. With operations in Prague, London and New York, the company has rapidly scaled its revenue and achieved profitability. The Series B funding will support further expansion into new territories
Kinstellar advises on the acquisition financing of the River Garden II and III office buildings in Prague
Kinstellar has successfully advised UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia (UCB) and Česká spořitelna (ČS) in connection with the acquisition financing of the River Garden II and III office buildings located in Prague’s Karlín district. UCB also acted as escrow agent for the settlement of the acquisition. The financing supported the purchase of the properties by Aurelia fondy SICAV, acting on behalf of its sub-fund Aurelia nemovitostní fond SMS & Axelor, podfond. The seller in the transaction was Encore Plus Properties II. Kinstellar’s core team was led by Jan Juroška (Partner) and included Martina Březinová (Counsel), Katarína Jendželovská (Senior Associate), Martin Holub (Managing
Kinstellar advises GTCR on its acquisition of Zentiva
Kinstellar has successfully advised GTCR, a leading US-based private equity firm, on its agreement to acquire Zentiva, a prominent European generics pharmaceutical company, from global private equity investor Advent International. The transaction marks one of the most significant healthcare buyouts in Europe this year and is expected to close in early 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Kinstellar acted as local counsel to GTCR, providing full-scope legal support across Central and Eastern Europe, including corporate, regulatory, and transactional matters. The firm collaborated closely with Kirkland & Ellis, GTCR’s lead legal advisor, on this high-profile cross-border deal. Under Advent’s ownership
Kinstellar advises BHM Group on the acquisition of Prague Port Group
Kinstellar provided legal advice to BHM Group on the acquisition of a majority stake in Prague Port Group. The transaction, which included the purchase of a stake from the second shareholder, strengthened BHM Group's position in the market and facilitated the consolidation of the ownership structure of this key company operating aparthotels and hotels in central Prague. Kinstellar’s team provided comprehensive legal support throughout the transaction, including assistance with legal due diligence, negotiation of transaction documentation, and advice on financing secured through J&T Bank. The Kinstellar team was led by Jan Juroška (Managing Partner) and Matěj Večeřa (Managing Associate), with the support
Kinstellar advises Genesis Growth on strategic stake in LLP Group
Kinstellar has successfully advised Genesis Growth Equity Fund I on the acquisition of a majority stake in LLP Group, a prominent business software consultancy specialising in financial and enterprise asset management solutions. Kinstellar provided legal counsel to Genesis Growth in this transaction, ensuring comprehensive guidance throughout the acquisition process. The deal marks a strategic investment aimed at accelerating LLP Group’s growth and expanding its offerings globally. LLP’s founders and shareholders will retain a minority stake, with a leadership transition appointing Tim Smulders as CEO. The advisory team was led by Kinstellar’s experts, supported by Brouxel & Rabia, with Grant Thornton
Kinstellar advises European Imaging Group on acquisition of MEGAPIXEL
Kinstellar has successfully advised European Imaging Group Limited (EIG), a portfolio company of the Aurelius Group, on the acquisition of MEGAPIXEL, a leader in the Czech market for photographic equipment and related services. Kinstellar provided comprehensive legal support to EIG throughout the transaction, including due diligence, negotiation of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) and Shareholders' Agreement (SHA), and closing of the transaction. The Kinstellar team was led by Jan Juroška (Managing Partner) and Matěj Večeřa (Senior Associate) and included Petr Bratský (Managing Associate), Jakub Šťastný and Lenka Petráková (both Senior Associates), and a team of Junior Associates: Lucie Kunclová
Kinstellar advises Genesis Capital on the acquisition of recruitment agency Předvýběr.CZ
Kinstellar’s Prague office has successfully advised Genesis Growth Equity Fund I, part of the established private equity group Genesis Capital, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Předvýběr.CZ. Genesis Growth Equity Fund I (GGEF I), a private equity fund focused on growth investments in small and medium-sized enterprises operating mainly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, partnered with the founding owners, František Boudný and Vladimír Kočí, who will retain a significant minority share and remain actively involved in the company's management. Předvýběr.CZ, founded in 2008 and based in Prague, specialises in the time-consuming aspects of candidate recruitment for mid-level and lower-level positions.
Kinstellar announces New Office Managing Partners in Bratislava and Prague, Adam Hodoň appointed as COO
Kinstellar is delighted to announce the appointment of new managing partners for our Bratislava and Prague offices, and of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective 1 July 2024. Viliam Myšička is the new Managing Partner of the Bratislava Office, succeeding Adam Hodoň. Adam has been appointed as the Firm’s COO. Viliam has been with Kinstellar since its inception and was previously with Linklaters. He leads the M&A service line in Slovakia and serves as the head of the firm-wide Restructuring & Insolvency service line, as well as the co-head of the firm-wide Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Viliam brings nearly 20 years of professional experience, advising clients across a wide range
Kinstellar advises Dig Ventures on significant investment into mobile app security innovations
Kinstellar's Prague office successfully advised Dig Ventures on a strategic investment into Talsec, a Czech startup specializing in mobile application security, as part of Dig Ventures’ efforts to expand its global presence and support further innovation in its security solutions portfolio. Talsec, which originated as a spin-off from technology company Monet+, has demonstrated substantial organic revenue growth over the past two years. The company develops specialized tools that protect mobile applications from hacking threats, conceal sensitive information, and identify malicious software. Talsec’s solutions are already helping to secure over a thousand apps from various companies, including insurers like Generali
Kinstellar advises Genesis Capital on the acquisition of a majority stake in GAF
Kinstellar’s Prague office has successfully advised Genesis Private Equity Fund IV (GPEF IV), from the established private equity group Genesis Capital, on the acquisition of a majority stake in GAF, a Czech manufacturer of specialised metal products. GAF is a major player in metal fabrication, focusing on the complex custom processing of steel, stainless steel and aluminium. The company's products are subject to strict certification and have a wide market application in the food, healthcare, textile, and railway transport industries, among others. The founder and current 100% owner, Mr. Luděk Fofoňka, will retain a significant stake in the company. At the same time, key managers who are also investing in the
Kinstellar advises Genesis Capital on the acquisition of a big player in heating and cooling installations
Kinstellar’s Prague office has successfully advised Genesis Private Equity Fund IV (GPEF IV), from the established private equity group Genesis Capital, on the acquisition of Schulte Group, a key player in heating and cooling installations. Genesis Capital is buying a majority stake. Private equity investors believe that businesses will continue to focus on energy savings and emissions reductions. The fact that multinational corporations are demanding a greener approach from their suppliers in the Czech Republic contributes to this. We expect Schulte's sales to reach CZK 1 billion within three years.Tomáš Sýkora, Investment Director of Genesis The fund' s goal, he said, is to confirm Schulte's position
Kinstellar advises Genesis Capital on the sale of SANBORN
Kinstellar’s Prague office has successfully advised Genesis Private Equity Fund III (GPEF III), from the established private equity group Genesis Capital, on the sale of SANBORN, a key supplier of precision components and specialised parts for the power generation, oil & gas and transportation industries, to industrial group Oriens. Sanborn manufactures and supplies critical components for the world’s leading manufacturers of generators and turbines, energy companies and transportation, mainly from special steel alloys. The company’s key clients include leading international industrial conglomerates such as GE, Siemens, Wabtec, Technip FMC, and OneSubsea. The company expects revenues in 2023 of over CZK