umgi

Overview

umgi is a private equity firm specializing in the development of portfolio businesses with high growth potential. Founded in 2006 by System Capital Management (SCM), the company has evolved from a management entity to an investment firm, managing assets valued at over USD 500 million. umgi's portfolio spans multiple countries, including Ukraine, Poland, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Romania, and Serbia, with a strategic focus on sectors such as the green economy, mining, industrial goods manufacturing, and industrial services. The firm actively explores new investment opportunities in Ukraine, the EU, Turkey, and India, concentrating on areas like waste management, industrial minerals, B2B manufacturing, healthcare, energy transition, and AI-enabling hardware. umgi serves as an investment bridge between Ukraine and global markets, upholding high ethical and professional standards, fostering cross-border collaboration, and building a globally integrated investment ecosystem. The company also acts as an M&A advisor and minority co-investor for foreign investors entering the Ukrainian market, providing comprehensive support throughout the investment process, including market analysis, competitive landscape evaluation, negotiations, due diligence, asset valuation, and transaction execution. Additionally, umgi assists Ukrainian investors seeking international expansion, leveraging its network of offices and strategic partnerships to support portfolio businesses in scaling their operations across various markets. In 2024, umgi's portfolio companies demonstrated positive growth, generating USD 262.21 million in gross revenue, nearly 1.5 times higher than the previous year. The firm is committed to investing up to USD 150 million in companies operating in sectors such as the green economy, agro-processing, logistics, mining, healthcare, and niche industrial production. umgi's investment approach involves partnering with mid-sized businesses to grow their enterprise value, introduce positive change, and accelerate the achievement of ambitious goals. The company takes a hands-on approach to the development of portfolio companies, providing them with production, commercial, and management expertise. umgi's commitment to the green economy is evident through its investments in companies like Recycling Solutions, which manages by-products from thermal power generation and metallurgical processes, and REGEN, which specializes in converting industrial gases into electric and thermal energy. The firm also invested in the development of Feednova, one of Ukraine's leading processors and producers of animal proteins. These investments reflect umgi's dedication to supporting sustainable and innovative business practices across its portfolio.

Investment Focus

• Attractive business model with significant market growth potential
• Clear exit strategy
• Experienced management team with a successful track record
• Protected minority stake for investment in growth capital
• High growth potential
• Positive change implementation
• Ambitious goals achievement

Portfolio Companies