Discount Supermarket Accelerates Growth in Key Markets with New Funds

  • Motatos raises €38m through a new share issue
  • Funds will be used for UK and Germany expansion
  • Exor Capital and SEB Private Equity led the financing round
  • Karl Andersson and Peter Beckius appointed as co-CEOs

Discount supermarket Motatos has secured €38 million (£33m) through a new share issue to existing shareholders, led by Exor Capital and the company’s largest owner, SEB Private Equity. The funds will be used to accelerate growth in Motatos’ key markets of Germany and the UK. CEO Karl Andersson and former COO Peter Beckius have been appointed as co-CEOs, with Andersson focusing on external stakeholder relations, innovation, and partnerships, while Beckius leads global development. Andersson stated that the capital injection will help accelerate the sustainable shift in food and retail sectors across major European markets. Beckius expressed excitement about continuing to improve and develop the business model and customer offer, citing strong growth in Germany and a successful UK launch.

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