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Arete

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Excellence in
Alternative Investments

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Real Estate and
Energy Infrastructure
equity investments

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Consistently delivering
superior returns for
over 10+ years

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Focus on energy transition
assets while improving profit
through flexible sources

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Long-term Perspective and robust
ESG integration in our investment
management approach

ARETE Asset Management

An independent and entrepreneurial asset manager with industry-specific know-how. We provide disciplined alternative investment solutions to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and private individuals in real estate and energy infrastructure asset classes. Our approach, backed by deep experience, has delivered and continues to target superior long-term returns for our clients.

10

+

YEARS

Track Record

435

million

In Assets

Real Estate

Our Real Estate strategy provides a differentiated access point to light industrial and substantially concentrated logistics assets. We target value-add properties through a well-positioned portfolio in strategic Western and Central Europe locations near major transportation hubs and key distribution centres. Our acquisitions are set to capture yield compression and rental growth driven by market-to-market opportunities.

Energy Infrastructure

ARETE Energy Infrastructure strategy delivers premier power generation and distribution businesses, driven by strong market demand and growth. It emphasises a comprehensive view of the energy transition landscape. Broadly sourcing diversified opportunities in Central and Western European countries with a strong credit rating. The strategy targets growth in the renewables energy sector through balancing of solar photovoltaic and onshore wind energy with flexible generation technologies.

ARETE Research & Insights

ARETE Research has a team of dedicated sector-specific macro-economists providing fundamental support in uncovering new investment opportunities and trends. Our research-based approach, combined with risk-adjusted underwriting, is critical to the investment decision-making process across the dynamic real estate and energy markets.

Our Impact

ARETE is committed to creating a sustainable impact for its stakeholders. We have been integrating ESG challenges and risks into our financial analysis and decision-making processes. As a conviction-based asset manager, we aim to align our portfolios to meet expected carbon emission reduction targets and increase the integration of diversity and inclusion aspects.

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    Hall 1

    • Grid system: 12 x 24 m 
    • Clear height: 11,5 m 
    • Building structurre: reinforced concrete prefabrocated skeleton 
    • Fire safety: EPS, SHZ and next 
    • Floor load capacity: 5 t/m2 
    • Lighting: LED

    Hall 1

    • Clear height: 9,1 m
    • Building structurre: combined skeleton - reinforced concrete columns, steel beam
    • Air condition in offices: Yes
    • Floor load capacity (per sqm): 5t
    • Lighting: LED

    Hall 2

    • Grid system: 12 x 24 m 
    • Clear height: 11,5 
    • Building structurre: reinforced concrete prefabrocated skeleton 
    • Air condition in offices: Yes 
    • Floor load capacity (per sqm): 5t 
    • Lighting: LED

    Hall 3

    • Grid system: 12 x 24 m 
    • Clear height: 11,5 
    • Building structurre: reinforced concrete prefabrocated skeleton 
    • Air condition in offices: Yes F
    • loor load capacity (per sqm): 5t 
    • Lighting: LED

    Hall 1

    • Grid system: 12 x 24 m 
    • Clear height: 11,5 m 
    • Building structurre: reinforced concrete prefabrocated skeleton 
    • Fire safety: EPS, SHZ (ESFR), ZOKT and next 
    • Floor load capacity: 5 t/m2 
    • Lighting: LED 
    • Facade: mineral wool, U = 0,24 W/m2K 
    • Roof: mineral wool, U = min. 0,28 W/m2K 
    • Heating in offices: min. +20° C 
    • Air condition: as standard in offices

    Hall 2

    • Grid system: 12 x 24 m 
    • Clear height: 11,5 m 
    • Building structurre: reinforced concrete prefabrocated skeleton 
    • Fire safety: EPS, SHZ (ESFR), ZOKT and next 
    • Floor load capacity: 5 t/m2 Lighting: LED 
    • Facade: mineral wool, U = 0,24 W/m2K 
    • Roof: mineral wool, U = min. 0,28 W/m2K 
    • Heating in offices: min. +20° C 
    • Air condition: as standard in offices

    Hall 1

    • Skylights: yes 
    • Docks: no 
    • Drive in: 3 
    • Sprinkler: n/a 
    • Lighting: LED 
    • Clear height: 8 m 
    • Camera system: yes 
    • Facade: mineral panels 
    • Parking: 172

    Hall 1

    • Skylights: yes 
    • Docks: 2 
    • Drives in: 2 
    • Sprinklers: no 
    • Lighting: LED 
    • Clear height: 9 m 
    • Camera system: yes 
    • Facade: Mineral panels

    Robert Ides

    The co-founder and managing partner of ARETE oversees the group’s strategy, the development of real estate projects, and business activities in the energy sector.

    Robert has more than 20 years of advisory experience. Prior to founding ARETE, he held several leadership positions focusing on complex international mergers, acquisitions, and strategic projects. He served in executive roles at AIG and Zurich Insurance Group, most recently as the Global Claims Business Architect in the General Insurance business division.

    Lubor Svoboda

    Lubor has 25 years of experience leading real estate and private equity companies as a CEO, managing successful business transactions and legal restructurings in financial and highly regulated environments. Over the past ten years, Lubor has focused on fund management and strategic planning. He holds a Master’s degree in Law from Masaryk University in Brno and an MBA from the Prague International Business School.

    Martin Konecny

    Serves as the company’s CFO, bringing a robust background in finance and economics, with extensive international experience. At ARETE, Martin is responsible for reporting and controlling on corporate and fund level for all entities in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia.

    Martin has over 30 years of experience, and a proven track record in corporate finance, operations, M&A, and portfolio management. Before joining ARETE, Martin served as a Group Head of Risks and Operations at P3 Logistics Parks, a logistics real estate investment manager with more than 3 billion AuM. His career includes 4 years as Country CFO at Citi Czech Republic and 15 years at KPMG, overseeing audits and compliance investigations.

    Martin holds a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance and Trade from the Prague University of Economics and Business as well as an Executive MBA from the University of Bristol.

    Martin Pacovsky

    Is the Chief Investment Officer at ARETE for our energy infrastructure strategy, with extensive experience in managing and developing energy assets, focused on advancing carbon-neutral strategies. With a strong track record in strategic planning and international market expansion, Martin has successfully led organizations through complex M&A processes, including guiding Pražská Plynárenská a.s. through the 2022 energy crisis as Chairman of the Board. His expertise encompasses risk management and stakeholder engagement.

    Previously, Martin held senior roles at ČEZ Group, where he contributed significantly to renewable energy projects and international growth, such as overseeing the construction of Romania's largest onshore wind farm.

    Martin holds an MSc from the University of Economics in Prague and an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

    Miroslav Barnas

    is the Chief Investment Officer at ARETE for our real estate strategy. He set up the investment management team and oversees deal sourcing, investment management and execution for the ARETE INDUSTRIAL FUND.

    With over 20 years of professional track record in commercial and residential real estate, Miroslav is a seasoned executive with experience in advising corporate clients and private individuals on investment, valuation, leasing, negotiations, construction, and facility management of commercial properties in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Miroslav has led major transactions exceeding €1 billion. His leadership roles include CEO and Head of Capital Markets at Jones Lang LaSalle.

    Miroslav is an MRICS professional and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Economics in Bratislava.

    Jiri Krol

    A supervisory board member, with over 20 years of experience in managing international financial institutions.

    Alica Koblovska

    Serves as the Chief Legal Officer at ARETE, bringing over a decade of extensive legal expertise in corporate finance, M&A, and compliance. She oversees the entire legal agenda of ARETE and acts as a key strategic advisor, overseeing compliance for our complex fund structures.

    Alica has held significant legal roles, including the position of General Counsel at Bakala Capital, where she managed legal affairs for Zdenek Bakala, a leading family office. Before this, she worked as a layer with Kocian Solc Balastik in Prague.

    Alica holds a Master’s degree in Law from Masaryk University in Brno with international exposure at Paul Cezanne University.