Natland is heading for a majority stake in investment company Proton IS

10.7.2025

Natland Investment Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Proton Investment Company, a.s., a company specialising in the management of qualified investor funds. In the first phase, Natland acquired a 9.5% stake. The increase of the stake up to 70% is subject to notification and approval by the Czech National Bank.

If approved, Natland will become the majority shareholder and strategic partner of the company. The remaining shares will remain in the ownership of the original shareholders of Proton IS, who will remain actively involved in the development of the company. In May this year, Proton IS successfully extended its authorisation to include a licence to act as an investment fund administrator. It thus becomes a fully-fledged investment company with the authorisation to manage complex funds of qualified investors.

Natland has deep experience in the field of fund management – it was at the birth of one of the first investment companies on the Czech market that co-developed the standards of this segment. Now it is taking a new approach: the goal is to build a boutique manager that offers qualified investors individual service, advisory expertise in structuring transactions and professional asset management.

“The ambition is not quantity, but quality and long-term partnership. Our goal is not to build a universal platform, but an administrator with a clear handwriting in terms of expertise, personal approach and stability. We believe that high added value cannot be offered today without close cooperation with the investor and a deep understanding of the investment environment.” says Milan Khýn, a member of the Natland Investment Group team responsible for the transaction.

“The entry of a reputable partner is crucial for the future development of the company. We share a common interest and commitment to achieving our objectives, which are, in particular, a responsible approach to managing the value of the capital entrusted to us, ” adds Pavel Fuchs, the founder of Proton IS, who is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and also a shareholder of the company.

The planned acquisition confirms Natland’s long-term strategy to develop its asset management and financial services businesses. “With the growing volume of assets and the emphasis on efficient decision-making in line with regulatory standards, running our own investment company makes deeper sense. We believe the boutique approach has a strong place in the market,” concludes Milan Khýn.

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