Hodler Asset Management

Profile

Hodler Asset Management is a private equity firm based in Budapest, focused on the agri-food sector across Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2020, it evolved from a founder-led holding into an institutional asset manager. The team comprises 14 professionals with experience from corporations, investment firms, and advisory companies across the region, bringing a depth of expertise in transforming businesses into competitive market leaders in the region. Their commitment to responsible ownership and sustainability aligns their ESG initiatives with long-term value creation in the agri-food industry.

Hodler Asset Management focuses on succession and ownership transition, professionalisation of SMEs and mid-sized businesses, market consolidation, and talent development. They primarily invest in Hungary, Romania, and Serbia, managing two private equity funds with total committed capital of EUR 160 million. The firm typically invests EUR 5–50 million per transaction, with a core sweet spot between EUR 5–25 million, leveraging a co-investor network for larger opportunities.

Notable investments include Agrovir - agriculture, Crush Distribution - distribution, Chem System - chemicals supply, UBM Feed Romania - animal feed, and Poultry Group - poultry production. Their strategy involves active ownership through board participation and close collaboration with management teams to enhance the operational and strategic development of their portfolio companies.