• Blackstone private equity funds agreed to buy a majority stake in Greek online marketplace Skroutz from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII.
• Skroutz lists more than 12 million products from about 9,000 merchants, serving roughly 2.5 million active users.
• Founders will sell part of their holdings, retain a stake, and continue to run the business, with George Chatzigeorgiou staying on as CEO.
• Deal targets growth in Greece, with expansion push across Southeast Europe following moves into Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria.
• Transaction expected to close in H2 2026.

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