Echo Investment sells Libero Katowice for €103 million

29
Oct
2025
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by Property Forum | Investment

Echo Investment has completed the sale of Libero shopping centre in Katowice to Estonian investment firm Summus Capital for €103 million. This marks the largest single retail property acquisition in Poland in 2025.


Libero Katowice spans 45,000 sqm of GLA with over 150 shops, restaurants, cafes, a fitness centre, bowling alley and cinema. Designed by MOFO Architekci and opened in 2018, the centre is almost fully leased and attracts approximately 6 million visitors annually. Located in the heart of Silesia's capital, it regularly hosts promotional campaigns and cultural events.

"This is our second successful transaction with Summus Capital after selling the React office building in Łódź," said Rafał Mazurczak, board member of Echo Investment. "It confirms that Libero Katowice is an attractive retail asset with strong market position, well-chosen tenants, high footfall and growing turnover. The sale represents another step in our strategy of divesting mature assets whilst focusing on further development."

Summus Capital is an investment holding company specialising in commercial real estate across the Baltic states, now expanding into Central and Eastern European markets. Following the Libero acquisition, the company's portfolio includes retail, office, logistics and medical properties worth over €565 million, with more than 35% located in Poland. Scope Ratings maintains the firm's stable BB/Stable rating.

"Libero Katowice is a strong, well-positioned property with recognisable tenants and significant long-term growth potential," said Hannes Pihl, board member of Summus Capital and managing partner of Zenith Family Office. "This acquisition aligns with our long-term strategy to strengthen our presence in Poland, one of the region's most dynamic real estate markets."




New leases

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  • Natland Group has committed to its long-term presence at Prague-based Rohan Business Center through a lease extension covering 2,004 sqm of office space, together with storage facilities and dedicated parking spaces, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.
  • Yareal Polska has expanded the commercial offering at its flagship SOHO mixed-use development in Warsaw’s Praga-Południe district, securing three new lease agreements totaling nearly 500 sqm of ground-floor retail space. The developer has strengthened its tenant roster by signing pet supplies retailer Maxi Zoo, ceramics workshop Alike Pottery Studio, and coffee distributor Unroasted.

New appointments

  • Indotek Group has announced the appointment of Diederik Bakker as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Asset Management. In his new role, the Dutch real estate investment professional will gradually assume responsibility for the company's ITAM (investment, transaction, and asset management) activities across 12 European countries, supporting the next phase of Indotek Group’s growth. His focus includes facilitating sound investment decisions across Europe and developing a group-level portfolio management strategy that combines local market knowledge with international asset management know-how.
  • Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Bogi Gabrovic to advise the board and support its investment and acquisition activities in Poland. Gabrovic brings more than 25 years of CEE real estate experience to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at CTP, Golub & Company, and White Star Real Estate, where she managed transactions exceeding €2 billion.
  • Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.

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