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About Arete

ARETE is an investment fund manager focused on real estate and energy. Since 2014, we have built funds that deliver long-term, predictable returns to our investors – with a clear emphasis on transparency, expertise, and responsible asset management.
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Our Values

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Expertise

Our team combines over 20 years of experience in energy, real estate, and fund management. We understand projects that others overlook.

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Discipline

We invest only in projects that meet strict criteria for return, quality, and risk. We don't follow trends – we look for value.

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Transparency

Our investors always have a clear picture of where their money is invested and how the fund operates.

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Long-term Thinking

We build returns patiently – without shortcuts or short-term speculation. That's how it should be.

Energy Infrastrcture

Arete Energy Transition Fund

Participate in Europe’s Energy Transformation

Energy is the backbone of the modern economy – and at the same time one of the most underfunded sectors of recent decades. Europe needs new sources, grid modernisation, and flexible solutions to replace ageing infrastructure. The ARETE Energy Transition Fund invests in these projects – and allows you to participate in this growth.

Why Flexible Energy Projects?

The Fund builds a portfolio of projects – heat plants, cogeneration units, biogas power plants, and battery storage – that can produce cheaply during periods of low electricity prices, sell capacity under long-term offtake agreements, and adapt to changing market conditions. The result is stable returns with a measured level of risk

Fund at a Glance

11–12% p.a.

Target Return

CZK 1,000,000 / EUR 50,000

Target value of managed assets

CZK 5 Billion

Target Fund Size

150 MW

Total Installed Capacity

>50%

Regulated or Guaranteed Revenue

50%

Maximum LTV

4 Years

Minimum Investment Horizon

Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Italy

Target Countries

Czech National Bank

Regulator

Quarterly

Valuation Frequency

Our Portfolio

The Fund is Investing – First Aquisition Completed
In November 2025, the ARETE Energy Transition Fund completed its first acquisition: the BIO TERM cogeneration heat plant in Poland. This is an operational project with long-term offtake agreements, generating returns from day one of acquisition. This first step confirms that the Fund is delivering on its investment strategy – and actively building its portfolio.
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Projects Ready for Acquisition

The ready project pipeline comprises approximately ten assets across European Union countries – heat plants, cogeneration, biogas power plants, renewables, and battery storage. With over 20 years of experience in investments and energy, our team knows how to evaluate and combine investment opportunities so that the target portfolio achieves its expected return – regardless of future market developments.

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Value Creation
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Martin Pacovský
“Those who engage with this wave early can benefit from the energy transition. Demand and liquidity in the sector will gradually increase, and energy assets will generate additional returns from capital value appreciation”
Martin Pacovský
Chief Investment Officer

Why Energy? Why Now? Why ARETE?

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Growing Demand

Electricity consumption in Europe is growing steadily – driven by industry, data centres, and electric mobility.
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Infrastructure Lags Behind

Europe’s energy grid is largely outdated. Investment in modernisation is urgent – and profitable.
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Limited Locations

Unlike real estate, suitable locations for modern energy projects are scarce. Early entry is key.
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Energy Transition Within The EU

The European Union is committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The shift away from fossil fuels is not merely a political agenda – it is a regulatory reality that creates structural demand for new energy solutions. Investing in the energy transition is a direct response to this shift.
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Experienced Team

Our team has over 20 years of experience in energy and fund management. We know how to evaluate, structure, and manage projects.

Our Team

Behind the Fund Are People with a Proven Track Record

Robert Ides

Robert Ides

Managing Partner, Co-founder

Lubor Svoboda

Lubor Svoboda

Partner, Co-Founder

Martin Pacovský

Martin Pacovský

Chief Investment Officer,
Energy transition

Would You Like to Know More?

We are happy to answer your questions and introduce the Fund in person.

+420 226 808 901

info@arete.eu

News

Behind the Fund Are People with a Proven Track Record

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Prague

ARETE ENERGY TRANSITION finalizes its first acquisition: BIO TERM cogeneration plant in Poland

Prague November 4, 2025
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Arete park rokycany
Prague

Bez nových plynových elektráren to nepůjde. Energetiku čeká investiční vlna

Prague August 18, 2025
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Martin Pacovský
Prague

TA3 Investment Conference: Energy of the Future

Prague May 22, 2025
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Czech top 100
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Best of realty 2023

Robert Ides

Robert Ides, Co-Founder, is the Managing Partner of Arete Group. He was part of the founding team in 2014 and has over 25 years of advisory experience. He oversees company strategy, both real estate and energy infrastructure asset classes. Under his leadership, the company has successfully divested two real estate funds, delivering outstanding returns to its clients. Prior to founding the company, Robert held several leadership positions focusing on complex international mergers, acquisitions, and strategic projects. Among others, he served in executive roles at AIG and Zurich Insurance Group.

Robert is an experienced M&A professional and studied in Prague.

 

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 transition 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.

 

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.