MidEuropa backs OSHEE to accelerate its international growth
MidEuropa, a leading private equity investor with deep roots in Central Europe and headquartered in London, acquires a significant minority stake in OSHEE, one of Europe’s fastest-growing functional beverage brands, present in over 50 countries.
MidEuropa will partner with the OSHEE founders – Dariusz Galezewski and Dominik Dolinski, who will retain majority shareholding and continue to lead the business. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in 2026.
OSHEE is the clear leader in Poland’s functional beverage market, offering isotonic drinks, vitamin waters and energy beverages tailored to active consumers, supported by a consistently executed brand strategy. OSHEE will continue to invest in its core product categories while expanding into adjacent segments, supporting its ambition to scale across Europe and beyond. The company has already built one of the most international footprints among Polish FMCG brands, underpinned by strong commercial execution and high-profile global partnerships. With a highly scalable product platform and growing presence across key European markets, OSHEE is well positioned to continue capturing share in the fast-growing functional drinks category both domestically and internationally.
MidEuropa brings deep sector experience in consumer and branded products, strong operational value-creation capabilities and a proven track record of internationalising businesses through its extensive European network. Over the past year, OSHEE has significantly strengthened its position in the UK, which it plans to expand further together with MidEuropa. In line with its long-term strategy, the company is also pursuing M&A opportunities in another key Western European market.
Pawel Malicki, Partner at MidEuropa, who led the transaction, commented:
“OSHEE combines a powerful brand, strong management team and clear growth strategy. We look forward to working with the Founders to support the company in accelerating its international expansion while continuing to strengthen the business operationally.”
Zbigniew Rekusz, Partner at MidEuropa and Head of its Warsaw office, added:
“OSHEE has created a distinctive lifestyle brand with strong consumer resonance and significant long-term potential. We are excited to invest alongside the OSHEE Founders in the Company’s next phase of growth.”
Dariusz Galezewski and Dominik Dolinski, co-founders of OSHEE, said:
“Our partnership with MidEuropa marks an important milestone for OSHEE as we continue to scale the brand internationally and deepen our connection with consumers. Our growing presence in the UK and our LaLiga partnership across 43 European countries show that our ambitions extend well beyond Poland. OSHEE is on a path to becoming the leading European brand in functional drinks and, over time, a meaningful global player. That ambition is what drives us every day.”
MidEuropa was advised by: Baker McKenzie (legal advice), EY (financial, tax, IT and ESG advice), Bain & Company (commercial advice) and Howden (insurance advice).
The Founders were advised by: FIDEA (M&A), Rymarz Zdort Maruta (legal advice), A&O Shearman (legal advice) and Deloitte (financial and tax advice).