What Expandia does

Expandia a.s. is a Czech private investment group founded in 1993 and headquartered at Na Příkopě 1096/21 in Prague 1, operating as a diversified holding company that invests its own capital alongside bank financing across manufacturing, IT/digital, real estate, and fund management. Its operating portfolio comprises EXPANDIA Digital (a 2023 IT holding anchored by ARBES Technologies with 100% ownership, plus 60% of Lundegaard acquired in 2026 and 40% of Ackee planned to increase to 70% during 2026), GUMOTEX Group (a 70+ year rubber products and automotive components manufacturer with CZK 2.1 billion consolidated revenue in 2024 and 900 employees), four industrial parks (Třebíč at 100% occupancy, Červený Kostelec, Rousínov, Klatovy/JITONA), two office centers (Piano Business Center in České Budějovice, Avalon Business Center in Plzeň), three four-star Prague hotels (Clement, Amarilis, Savoy), and the Ovenecká 9 residential project under development. The technology core within EXPANDIA Digital centers on ARBES Technologies' banking software (digital banking platforms, client web and mobile applications, transaction systems, and regulatory monitoring) running on the Arbes Digital Platform, a microservices-based architecture designed for legacy-system modularisation and AI integration readiness.

Revenue mechanics span four streams: industrial rental income (annual rent of CZK 27.9 million from IP Třebíč and CZK 29.2 million from IP Červený Kostelec projected for 2026, market-indexed to inflation), manufacturing sales (GUMOTEX automotive and rubber products), software licensing and services (ARBES Technologies with CZK 600 million consolidated revenue in 2021 and EXPANDIA Digital at CZK 650+ million in 2025), hospitality operations, and fund management fees from Expandia Investments SICAV (qualified-investor fund with CZK 1 million minimum investment, targeting 7-9% annual returns, managed by CODYA Investment Company). The go-to-market is direct B2B across all segments: enterprise field sales for portfolio acquisitions (typical equity tickets of CZK 100-200 million, up to CZK 500 million with bank financing), direct leasing to manufacturing tenants and logistics firms, direct hotel operations, and fund distribution through CODYA's advisor network. Customer segments include manufacturing companies seeking capital and restructuring support, banks and financial institutions requiring digital transformation and regulatory compliance software, industrial park tenants requiring flexible production and logistics space, and qualified investors seeking inflation-protected industrial real estate exposure.

Name

Expandia

Legal name

Expandia a.s.

Website

https://expandia.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Expandia a.s. is a Czech private investment group founded in 1993, operating a diversified portfolio across manufacturing (GUMOTEX), IT/digital (ARBES Technologies, Lundegaard, Ackee), industrial and office real estate, hotels, and a qualified-investor fund, serving manufacturing companies, banks, industrial tenants, and qualified investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Equity and Investment Holding

NAICS

All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399), Other Financial Vehicles (525990), Other Financial Vehicles (52599)

SIC

Investors, Nec (6799), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sector / Generalist Growth Equity (FSANACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology & Software Growth Equity (FSANACAA), Growth Equity Fund-of-Funds (FSANAGAE)

Keywords

• Private equity investment
• Industrial real estate leasing
• Banking software solutions
• Manufacturing portfolio investment
• Qualified investor fund

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Investment Returns and Portfolio Management: Expandia generates returns through active ownership in portfolio companies including manufacturing (GUMOTEX), IT (EXPANDIA Digital with ARBES Technologies, Lundegaard, Ackee), and real estate. Returns come from operational profits, dividends, and capital appreciation.
2. Real Estate Rental Income: Industrial parks (Třebíč, Červený Kostelec, Rousínov, Klatovy/JITONA), office buildings (Piano Business Center, Avalon Business Center), and hotels (Hotel Clement, Hotel Amarilis, Hotel Savoy) generate rental income from tenants. Annual rent from IP Třebíč is CZK 27.9 million and IP Červený Kostelec is CZK 29.2 million (2026 projections).
3. Software Licensing and Services (ARBES Technologies): ARBES Technologies generates revenue from software licensing, implementation services, and ongoing support for banking and financial sector clients. Consolidated revenues reached CZK 650+ million in 2025.
4. Manufacturing Sales (GUMOTEX): GUMOTEX generates revenue from rubber products (specialized mattresses, inflatable boats, technical coated fabrics) and automotive components (seat fillings, head restraints, sun visors, shock absorbers). Rubber segment accounts for about 1/3 of sales, automotive segment approximately 2/3. Consolidated revenues were CZK 2.1 billion in 2024.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Expandia is a Czech private investment group that acquires and actively manages majority stakes in companies across manufacturing (GUMOTEX rubber and automotive components), IT/digital (EXPANDIA Digital with ARBES Technologies, Ackee, Lundegaard), and real estate (industrial parks, office buildings, hotels). The group also operates the Expandia Investments SICAV fund for qualified investors, distributing through CODYA Investment Company. Expandia manages its own capital alongside bank financing rather than third-party private equity funds.

Product overview

Expandia is a Czech private equity and investment group with a tradition since 1993. The company operates a diversified portfolio of investments organized into several segments: EXPANDIA Digital (IT/software companies including ARBES Technologies, Ackee, and Lundegaard providing digital solutions for banking, financial services, and enterprise digitization), the GUMOTEX Group (rubber products and automotive components manufacturer), Industrial Parks (rental of production and warehouse halls in Třebíč, Červený Kostelec, Rousínov, and Klatovy), Real Estate (office buildings, hotels, and residential projects including Piano Business Center, Avalon Business Center, Hotel Clement, Hotel Amarilis, and Hotel Savoy), and Expandia Investments (a qualified investor fund focusing on industrial parks managed by CODYA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expandia Investments (EXPANDIA Investments SICAV) Qualified investor fund (EXPANDIA Investments SICAV, a.s.) with an Expandia Industrial Parks sub-fund, targeting 7–9% p.a. net returns over a 5-year horizon. Minimum investment CZK 1 million. Managed and administered by CODYA Investment Company.
• ARBES Technologies Software Systems B2B software systems for banks and asset management firms, including digital banking platforms, client web and mobile applications, transaction systems, integration capabilities, and regulatory monitoring solutions. Built on the innovative Arbes Digital Platform with microservices architecture.
• Ackee Mobile and Web Application Development Custom mobile and web application development services using modern approaches for large media groups, logistics companies, utilities, and other clients.
• Lundegaard Enterprise Digitization and ICT Consulting Enterprise process digitization solutions and ICT consulting, specializing in the design and implementation of modern web portals and applications in heterogeneous environments with emphasis on security. Serves banking, logistics, leasing, factoring, and investment management clients.
• GUMOTEX Rubber Products and Automotive Components Traditional manufacturer of rubber products and automotive components with 70+ years of experience. Products include specialized mattresses for electronically controlled beds, inflatable boats, technical coated fabrics, and automotive interior parts (seat fillings, head restraints, sun visors, shock absorbers). Consolidated revenues of CZK 2.1 billion in 2024 with 900 employees.
• Industry Park Třebíč Industrial park in Třebíč-Kožichovice offering rental of production and warehouse halls with complete office space. Leasable area of 22,200 m², 100% occupancy, annual rent CZK 27.9 million (2026), asset value CZK 304 million. Owned by Expandia Industrial Parks sub-fund.
• Industrial Park Červený Kostelec Warehouse and production space for rent with office and social facilities. Leasable area of 27,500 m², annual rent CZK 29.2 million (2026), asset value CZK 351 million. Built in two phases (2010 and 2020), located near D11 motorway toward Poland. Owned by Expandia Industrial Parks sub-fund.
• Industry Park Rousínov Rental of production and warehouse halls with comprehensive office spaces in Rousínov industrial zone. Total area of 29,235 m² with 22 identical production halls (each ~1,130 m²). Renovated and expanded 2018–2020; new Hall D (1,480 m²) completed in 2023.
• Industry Park Klatovy / JITONA Industrial area in Klatovy with 16,800 m² of rentable storage, production, and office space on over 4 hectares. Fully fenced, guarded, and available 24/7. Expandia also operates a 1 MWp photovoltaic power plant on the roof of Industry Park Třebíč.
• Piano Business Center Top office building in the centre of České Budějovice, in operation since 2018. Five floors with approximately 2,000 m² of flexible space each. Total rentable area of 8,556 m². Designed by renowned architects with security system using identification cards.
• Avalon Business Center Largest administrative centre in Pilsen with 14,500 m² of total rentable area and over 90% occupancy. Offers more than 2,500 m² of office space on one integrated floor. Won Construction of the Year Award of the Pilsen Region 2007. Tenants include Diebold Nixdorf, ZF Openmatics, Sony DADC, RSJ algorithmic trading, and Korn Ferry.
• Hotel Clement Four-star hotel in the centre of Prague offering 76 spacious rooms, business meeting area, underground parking, and non-stop lobby bar. Opened in 2009.
• Hotel Amarilis Four-star hotel steps from Wenceslas Square in Prague. Building from 1929 renovated to preserve First Republic functionalism charm. Offers 67 spacious rooms, conference facilities for up to 150 people, and Energia wellness centre.
• Hotel Savoy Four-star luxury hotel in historic Prague near Prague Castle, 5 minutes walk from the castle complex. Air-conditioned rooms combining modern appliances with traditional English style. Features Art Deco restaurant with glass ceiling.

Quantifiable outcome

• GUMOTEX achieved CZK 2.1 billion consolidated revenues in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LundegaardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026EXPANDIA Digital acquired 60% majority stake in Czech consulting and technology company Lundegaard, a.s. in early 2026. Lundegaard specializes in digital transformation and IT services, bringing extensive expertise in building modern digital channels, consulting capabilities, and over twenty years of experience in designing digital solutions. Original founders and management team remain with the company under new ownership within the Expandia investment group.
• JŠK (Legal Advisory)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 February 2026JŠK provided legal advice to EXPANDIA Digital on the acquisition of majority stake in Lundegaard a.s.
• AckeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Ackee, s.r.o. joined EXPANDIA Digital family in mid-2023 as a company specializing in custom mobile and web application development. EXPANDIA Digital holds 40% stake with plan to increase to 70% during 2026. Ackee serves broad customer portfolio ranging from large media groups, logistics and transport companies, leading utilities, and smaller local and foreign companies.
• CODYA investiční společnost, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018CODYA Investment Company is the statutory body, manager, and administrator of EXPANDIA Investments SICAV, a.s. and Expandia Industrial Parks sub-fund. Founded in 2018 by top investment professionals with experience in collective investment, pension funds, and insurance. Manages over CZK 10 billion of assets.
• Fibertex (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Danish group Fibertex acquired Vigona from Expandia in 2004. Vigona was converted to production of nonwoven textiles and industrial fabrics with main customers in automotive components and industrial filtration sectors. Company renamed to Fibertex, a.s.
• Raiffeisen GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Raiffeisen group acquired eBanka (formerly Expandia Banka) and continues to operate internet banking based on Expandia Banka systems to present day.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• J&T Group: Czech-Slovak financial and investment group with private-equity, banking, real estate, and energy holdings; an analogous CEE vehicle combining industrial holdings with proprietary capital management (Expandia Investments SICAV).
• PPF Group: Czech-founded diversified investment group operating across financial services, telecommunications, real estate, and consumer holdings with own-capital deployment; the most directly comparable CEE multi-strategy holding, with prior transactional links to Expandia (eBanka, Trilogy Logistic Park).
• KKCG: Czech investment group with a multi-sector portfolio spanning energy, gaming, real estate, and financial services, using own-capital and fund vehicles; directly comparable to Expandia's Czech-origin, multi-segment holding strategy.
• Penta Investments: Central European investment group with operations in healthcare, retail, media, real estate, and financial services, deploying across the CEE region; comparable diversification profile and use of fund vehicles alongside operating investments.
• Jet Investment: Czech private-equity firm focused on industrial and manufacturing SMEs in CEE, often taking majority stakes and active management roles; closely comparable to Expandia's GUMOTEX-style manufacturing holdings and direct deal sourcing.
• ARX Equity Partners: Central European mid-market private-equity firm investing in manufacturing, consumer, and services businesses across the CEE region; comparable to Expandia's own-capital deployment and active ownership style.
• CTP: Continental European industrial/logistics real estate developer and operator, listed on Euronext Amsterdam; directly comparable to Expandia's industrial-park holdings (Třebíč, Červený Kostelec, Rousínov, Klatovy/JITONA) and tenant base.
• Accolade: Pan-European industrial real estate investor and developer with a large Czech and CEE portfolio; competes with Expandia for the same logistics/manufacturing tenants and operates a comparable buy-and-build industrial-parks platform.
• 3TS Capital Partners: CEE growth-equity firm investing in technology, media, and business-services companies across the region; overlaps with Expandia's EXPANDIA Digital strategy (ARBES, Ackee, Lundegaard) in Czech tech-enabled services.
• GENESIS Private Equity Fund: Czech-anchored private-equity vehicle investing in Central European SMEs with active ownership; comparable in deployment size (CZK 100–200M equity tickets) and target mix to Expandia's direct investment activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments1 record

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