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Artesana Dairy Expands Horizons with Booster Capital Investment
Artesana, a Romanian dairy company known for its artisanal products, has announced ambitious plans for growth following the acquisition of a 20% stake by Booster Capital. The investment is set to boost Artesana's turnover to €15 million by 2025, tripling its current revenue.
Since its founding in 2012, Artesana has made significant strides, with its products now available in most supermarket chains, local stores, and specialized shops across Romania, as well as in Romanian stores in the diaspora in countries such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, and Germany.
The strategic partnership between Roca and Artesana, which led to the construction and equipping of a new dairy factory to expand production capacity, has been instrumental in Artesana's growth. This partnership culminated in the inauguration of a new factory in 2023, following an investment of €6 million.
Booster Capital's acquisition of Roca's stake in Artesana in July 2025 marks a new chapter for the dairy company. Booster Capital plans to support Artesana’s future growth through capital injection aimed at expansion, digitization, and potential acquisitions.
Key strategic plans for Artesana under Booster Capital include expanding operations and market presence, digitizing processes, and pursuing strategic acquisitions to broaden the company's product portfolio and market footprint. The emphasis on these areas indicates they will be key pillars of Artesana’s strategy moving forward.
Daniel Donici, co-founder of Artesana, expressed his excitement about the partnership, citing Booster Capital's medium and long-term alignment, experience in production and retail, and shared values as the reasons for the choice. The plans for the coming years aim to consolidate Artesana's position on the local market, form a solid management team, invest in a new artisanal cheese section, and expand internationally.
Artesana's products are already available in multiple European countries, and the company's shareholders are open to strategic options involving other niche players in the Romanian dairy market. In 2024, Artesana marked its highest profitability with a 3% net profit margin.
The company will continue the process of digitizing and modernizing operations to better meet consumer needs. Artesana's strategic options also involve drawing on Booster Capital's extensive experience in successfully acquiring and integrating complementary businesses.
With Booster Capital's investment, Artesana is poised to continue its growth trajectory, expanding its reach and solidifying its position as a leading artisanal dairy brand in Romania and beyond.
In light of Booster Capital's acquisition, Artesana Dairy aims to leverage the investment for expansion and digitization, targeting a turnover of €15 million by 2025 and potentially acquiring niche players to broaden their market footprint.
Booster Capital's strategic plans for Artesana also include supporting future growth through key areas such as operations expansion, market presence, and digitization, with the ultimate goal of consolidating Artesana's position as a leading artisanal dairy brand not only in Romania but also internationally.
