Kristine Berzina

Functions as a College/University

Riga is a long-term private equity investor. Their investment objective is to create shareholder value. They look for firms with strong growth potential operating in the Baltic countries including Central and Eastern Europe, Northern Europe and CIS countries. Their favored target sectors are consumer products, retail, financial and industrial services, media and communications, technology, and transportation and logistics. For optimal influence, Riga takes majority or significant stakes in their portfolio firms alongside the managements' stakes. They typically co-invest with other private equity funds. In addition to capital, they provide support through development of export strategies, regional expansion and access to industry and operational knowledge. They look for firms with strong potential growth beyond home markets, management teams capable to lead expansion, strategic and operational cross-synergies with Riga's other investments.

Functions as a College/University

Livonia Partners invests in small and to medium-sized companies in tha Baltic region. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and growth capital investments.