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Blackstone to acquire Greek e-commerce entity Skroutz
Key takeaways
- As part of the transaction, the company’s founders will sell part of their holdings, while keeping a stake and remaining in leadership positions.
- George Chatzigeorgiou will stay on as chief executive officer.
- Chatzigeorgiou said: “This marks a significant new chapter for Skroutz.
Blackstone to acquire Greek e-commerce entity Skroutz Shubhendu Vimal Tue, May 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM GMT+7 2 min read BX CVC.AS US investment company Blackstone has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Greek online marketplace Skroutz from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII.
As part of the transaction, the company’s founders will sell part of their holdings, while keeping a stake and remaining in leadership positions.
George Chatzigeorgiou will stay on as chief executive officer.
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