# KKCG > Founded by Karel Komárek, KKCG is a global investment and innovation group driving sustainability across entertainment, energy, technology, and real estate. This file provides a curated English index of key pages that are most useful for answering questions about KKCG - [KKCG | Homepage](https://kkcg.com/en): Founded by Karel Komárek, KKCG is a global investment and innovation group driving sustainability across entertainment, energy, technology, and real estate. ## About Us ### About us - [KKCG | About us](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us): KKCG is an investment and innovation group guided by courage, respect, responsibility, and stability, fostering strategic investments that create long-term value. ### Our founder - [KKCG | Founder](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/founder-karel-komarek): Karel Komárek is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with a thirty-year track record of building successful businesses. ### Leadership - [KKCG | Leadership](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership): Meet KKCG’s leadership team, led by founder Karel Komárek, whose senior executives drive strategic investments in entertainment, energy, technology, and real estate. - [Alena Bastis](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/alena-bastis): Member of the Board of Directors at KKCG - [Clay Van Doren](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/clay-van-doren): CEO at Avenga - [David Koláček](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/david-kolacek): Member of the Board of Directors and Group Chief Legal Officer at KKCG - [Jiří Ječmen](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/jiri-jecmen): CEO of MND Group - [Jiří Radoch](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/jiri-radoch): Member of the Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer at KKCG - [Karel Komárek Jr.](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/karel-komarek-jr): CEO of KKCG US - [Katarína Kohlmayer](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/katarina-kohlmayer): Member of the Board of Directors and Group Chief Financial Officer at KKCG - [Michal Tománek](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/michal-tomanek): Investment Director and Deputy Chief Investment Officer at KKCG - [Milan Sameš](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/milan-sames): CEO of Aricoma - [Miroslav Jestřabík](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/miroslav-jestrabik): Member of the Board of Directors at MND - [Naida Buljugic](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/naida-buljugic): Group Chief People and Culture Officer at KKCG - [Pavel Šaroch](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/pavel-saroch): Member of the Board of Directors and Chief Investment Officer at KKCG - [Pavel Turek](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/pavel-turek): Chief Officer Global Partnerships at Allwyn and KKCG - [Petr Pujman](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/petr-pujman): CEO of KKCG Real Estate Group - [Robert Chvátal](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/robert-chvatal): CEO of Allwyn - [Štěpán Dlouhý](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/leadership/stepan-dlouhy): Investment Director at KKCG ### History - [KKCG | Our history](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/history): Three decades of growth. Learn how Karel Komárek built KKCG from a single venture into a global investment and innovation group in energy, technology, and entertainment. ### About Us - [KKCG Fact Sheet](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/fact-sheet) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://kkcg.com/en/about-us/frequently-asked-questions) ## Our Business ### Our Business - [KKCG | Group](https://kkcg.com/en/our-businesses): KKCG is an investment and innovation group with strategic investments in entertainment, energy, technology, real estate, and diversified ventures. ### Entertainment - [KKCG | Entertainment Pillar](https://kkcg.com/en/our-businesses/entertainment): KKCG's entertainment pillar Allwyn is a global lottery-led platform for 130 million adults, driving innovation and responsible gaming in the UK, US, and Europe. ### Energy - [KKCG | Energy Pillar](https://kkcg.com/en/our-businesses/energy): MND Group, KKCG's energy pillar, builds on a century of oil and gas expertise while driving the energy transition through renewables and geothermal power. ### Technology - [KKCG | Technology Pillar](https://kkcg.com/en/our-businesses/technology): KKCG's technology pillar - Avenga and Aricoma - provides software development, cybersecurity, and AI-driven innovation with 6,000+ experts worldwide. ### Real Estate - [KKCG | Real Estate](https://kkcg.com/en/our-businesses/real-estate): KKCG Real Estate creates exceptional architecture with a focus on sustainability and innovation, delivering residential and commercial developments with lasting value. ### Diversified Ventures - [KKCG | Diversified Ventures](https://kkcg.com/en/our-businesses/diversified-ventures): KKCG's diversified ventures: strategic investments in AI, biotechnology, maritime, and Web3 through venture capital partnerships in the US, Europe, and Israel. ## Partnerships ### Partnerships - [KKCG | Partnerships](https://kkcg.com/en/partnerships): KKCG builds strategic partnerships across sport, culture, education, and technology, fostering collaboration driven by innovation, respect, and long term value creation. ## Responsibility ### Responsibility - [KKCG | Responsibility](https://kkcg.com/en/responsibility): KKCG's ESG and sustainability strategy drives social and environmental responsibility, from energy transition and responsible gaming to digital education. ## News ### News - [KKCG | News](https://kkcg.com/en/news): News and press releases from KKCG,covering strategic investments, sustainability, and innovation across entertainment, energy, technology, and real estate. ### News Categories - [KKCG | Press releases](https://kkcg.com/en/news/all-news) - [Energy](https://kkcg.com/en/news/all-news/energy) - [Entertainment](https://kkcg.com/en/news/all-news/entertainment) - [Kkcg Group](https://kkcg.com/en/news/all-news/kkcg-group) - [Other News](https://kkcg.com/en/news/all-news/other-news) - [Real Estate](https://kkcg.com/en/news/all-news/real-estate) - [Technology](https://kkcg.com/en/news/all-news/technology) ### News Articles - [A culture and education center is to be created in the renovated St. George Convent at the Prague Castle. The facility will also serve as a permanent repository for the St. Vitus Treasure](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/a-culture-and-education-center-is-to-be-created-in-the-renovated-st-george-convent-at-the-prague-castle-the-facility-will-also-serve-as-a-permanent-repository-for-the-st-vitus-treasure-1) - [A new chapter for KOMIX: announcing plans to form two companies](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/a-new-chapter-for-komix-announcing-plans-to-form-two-companies) - [A Strategic Vision for Allwyn’s Next Chapter](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/a-strategic-vision-for-allwyn-s-next-chapter): As global entertainment continues to evolve, KKCG is shaping the future of the lottery and gaming industry through long-term vision and disciplined execution via Allwyn, its entertainment business. - [Al-powered fitness app freeletics secures $25m series b to continue product innovation and global expansion](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/al-powered-fitness-app-freeletics-secures-25m-series-b-to-continue-product-innovation-and-global-expansion) - [Allwyn becomes an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/allwyn-becomes-an-official-partner-of-the-mc-laren-formula-1-team) - [Allwyn becomes Official Partner to Formula 1® to drive global brand](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/allwyn-becomes-official-partner-to-formula-1-to-drive-global-brand) - [Allwyn completes acquisition of the Camelot Lottery Solutions Group from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/allwyn-completes-acquisition-of-the-camelot-lottery-solutions-group-from-ontario-teachers-pension-plan-board) - [Allwyn Entertainment, a leading multinational lottery operator, to support growth with New York Stock Exchange listing in partnership with publicly-traded Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp.](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/allwyn-entertainment-a-leading-multinational-lottery-operator-to-support-growth-with-new-york-stock-exchange-listing-in-partnership-with-publicly-traded-cohn-robbins-holdings-corp) - [Allwyn partners with Instant Win Gaming to strengthen its content offering](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/allwyn-partners-with-instant-win-gaming-to-strengthen-its-content-offering) - [Allwyn reports strong growth in FY 2024](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/allwyn-reports-strong-growth-in-fy-2024) - [Allwyn selected to revitalise the National Lottery](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/allwyn-selected-to-revitalise-the-national-lottery) - [Allwyn to acquire Camelot UK from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/allwyn-to-acquire-camelot-uk-from-ontario-teachers-pension-plan-board) - [Allwyn to acquire the Camelot Lottery Solutions Group from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/allwyn-to-acquire-the-camelot-lottery-solutions-group-from-ontario-teachers-pension-plan-board) - [America’s NetApp is buying the start-up spot, KKCG will also sell its stake in it](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/america-s-netapp-is-buying-the-start-up-spot-kkcg-will-also-sell-its-stake-in-it) - [An open letter from the chairs of KKCG and Allwyn Entertainment](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/an-open-letter-from-the-chairs-of-kkcg-and-allwyn-entertainment) - [Another step forward in the partnership of KKCG and Foxconn](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/another-step-forward-in-the-partnership-of-kkcg-and-foxconn-1) - [Antonín Dvořák Prize](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/antonin-dvorak-prize) - [Antonín Dvořák Prize nominations announced](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/antonin-dvorak-prize-nominations-announced) - [Aricoma acquired GIST and TaxLabs](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-acquired-gist-and-tax-labs) - [Aricoma acquires Clarystone](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-acquires-clarystone) - [Aricoma acquires KCT Data, significantly expanding SAP offerings](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/Aricoma-acquires-KCT-Data-significantly-expanding-SAP-offerings) - [Aricoma acquires SAP suppliers in Austria and Slovenia](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-acquires-sap-suppliers-in-austria-and-slovenia): Aricoma, number one in enterprise IT in the Czech Republic and part of the KKCG investment group, is strengthening its SAP offering. It has acquired the Austria-based SAP services division of the CONVOTIS Group as well as the Slovenian company Sapphir. This follows Aricoma’s successful development of SAP services in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. - [Aricoma Acquires Swiss Company Dentsu Tracking](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-acquires-swiss-company-dentsu-tracking): Aricoma, a leading provider of enterprise IT services and part of the KKCG investment group, has acquired Swiss company Dentsu Tracking, which provides technology solutions for supply chain control to multinational companies and public institutions in Europe. The company’s approximately 60 experts will now provide their services under the Aricoma brand. - [Aricoma expands into Western markets and acquires Luxembourg-based developers Neofacto](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-expands-into-western-markets-and-acquires-luxembourg-based-developers-neofacto-1) - [ARICOMA Group acquires Musala Soft](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-group-acquires-musala-soft) - [ARICOMA Group acquires Swedish tech consultancy company Stratiteq to strengthen its presence in the Scandinavian market](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-group-acquires-swedish-tech-consultancy-company-stratiteq-to-strengthen-its-presence-in-the-scandinavian-market-en) - [ARICOMA Group acquires the IT company KOMIX](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-group-acquires-the-it-company-komix) - [ARICOMA Group acquires the tech company Seavus](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-group-acquires-the-tech-company-seavus) - [Aricoma Group buys Cloud4com](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-group-buys-cloud4com) - [Aricoma Group plans to step up M&A as it aims to become a pan-European player](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-group-plans-to-step-up-m-a-as-it-aims-to-become-a-pan-european-player) - [ARICOMA, member of KKCG, expands SAP services offering with acquisition of dominant part of Sabris](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-member-of-kkcg-expands-sap-services-offering-with-acquisition-of-dominant-part-of-sabris) - [Aricoma strengthens its regional presence with the acquisition of Datron’s IT infrastructure business](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/aricoma-strengthens-its-regional-presence-with-the-acquisition-of-datron-s-it-infrastructure-business): Aricoma, a leading provider of enterprise IT solutions and part of KKCG’s technology pillar, has expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of the IT infrastructure division of Datron, a company based in Česká Lípa. The acquisition includes the transfer of twenty experienced IT specialists to Aricoma, further reinforcing its presence in northern Bohemia and deepening its proximity to customers in the region. - [Ark I Mobile Safeguard Unit Arrives in Kyiv Ready to Defend Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/ark-i-mobile-safeguard-unit-arrives-in-kyiv-ready-to-defend-ukraine-s-cultural-heritage) - [Ark III Enters a New Phase of Strategic Collaboration](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/ark-iii-enters-a-new-phase-of-strategic-collaboration): In early June, Luboš Veselý, Director of the Karel Komárek Family Foundation, joined by Jana Hamršmídová, Energy Division Director at MND, visited Kyiv to accelerate the next step for Ark for Ukraine. The visit also included a meeting with the Olena Zelenska Foundation to discuss future opportunities to support cultural resilience, particularly in programming for children and young people. - [Ark III Mobile Digitization Unit Arrives in Kyiv to Safeguard Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/ark-iii-mobile-digitization-unit-arrives-in-kyiv-to-safeguard-ukraine-s-cultural-heritage): The new 3D scanning and photogrammetry unit will aid the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve’s efforts to preserve endangered artefacts, monuments, and other objects of national importance amid the ongoing war. - [A Milestone in Strengthening Bonds to Protect Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/ark-project-milestone-to-protect-ukraine-s-cultural-heritage) - [Artium by KKCG Continues to Grow as a Major Cultural Platform](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/artium-by-kkcg-continues-to-grow-as-a-major-cultural-platform): In 2025, Artium by KKCG confirmed its position as a distinctive cultural platform where contemporary art, music, and public life meet. Throughout the year, Artium continued to demonstrate how art can be a powerful tool for dialogue, innovation and community engagement, in line with the long-term values of the KKCG Group. - [Artium by KKCG Welcomes Mercedes Benz Prague Fashion Week](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/artium-by-kkcg-welcomes-mercedes-benz-prague-fashion-week): In April 2026, Artium by KKCG a multicultural space created to spark unexpected encounters between people and art, was host to Mercedes Benz Prague Fashion Week. - [AUTOCONT signs a contract with pan-European institutions worth tens of millions of Euros](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/autocont-signs-a-contract-with-pan-european-institutions-worth-tens-of-millions-of-euros) - [Avenga Appoints Clay Van Doren as Chief Executive Officer](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/avenga-appoints-clay-van-doren-as-chief-executive-officer): Avenga, a global digital engineering and AI-driven software transformation specialist, today announced that Clay Van Doren has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective January 12, 2026. He succeeds Ludovic Gaudé, who has led the company through a five-year integration process that laid the foundation for Avenga’s continued global expansion. - [Avenga Becomes an Official Race Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/avenga-becomes-an-official-race-partner-of-the-mc-laren-formula-1-team) - [Breaking Barriers in Leadership](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/breaking-barriers-in-leadership) - [Building Stability in Volatile Times](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/building-stability-in-volatile-times): In our interview series Leading Finance with Courage, we highlight women in senior finance roles across the KKCG Group and explore with them what it means to lead in an environment defined by complexity and constant change. - [Business Combination of Allwyn and OPAP to create the 2nd Largest Listed Lottery and Gaming Operator Globally](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/business-combination-of-allwyn-and-opap-creating-the-2nd-largest-listed-lottery-and-gaming-operator-globally): The Combined Company will remain listed on the Athens Stock Exchange - [CAD Studio is changing owners and becoming part of ARKANCE - a subsidiary of the Groupe Monnoyeur](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/cad-studio-is-changing-owners-and-becoming-part-of-arkance-a-subsidiary-of-the-groupe-monnoyeur) - [Cardinal Dominik Duka awards Dvořák Prague Festival](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/cardinal-dominik-duka-awards-dvorak-prague-festival) - [České radiokomunikace acquires Cloud4com, a leading cloud computing provider, from KKCG](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/ceske-radiokomunikace-acquires-cloud4com-a-leading-cloud-computing-provider-en) - [Charity Gala in London to Save Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/charity-gala-in-london-to-save-ukraine-s-cultural-heritage) - [Circular Reconstruction of the Sazka Building](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/circular-reconstruction-of-the-sazka-building): The Sazka building was originally constructed in the early 1990s as the iconic headquarters of one of the Czech Republic’s most recognised companies. Thirty years on, it has become a candidate for a major transformation. The aim is to create a modern, Grade A office building that not only provides a flexible working environment fit for the 21st century but also serves as a benchmark for responsible and innovative construction. KKCG Real Estate Group has committed to a complete reconstruction of the building based on circular economy principles. - [Cleverlance creates virtual branches for Česká spořitelna](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/cleverlance-creates-virtual-branches-for-ceska-sporitelna) - [​Court confirms MND’s control of Moravia Gas Storage](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/court-confirms-mnd-s-control-of-moravia-gas-storage) - [Czech and Slovak Garden of Peace opens during a ceremony held in Neuville-Saint-Vaast, France](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/czech-and-slovak-garden-of-peace-opens-during-a-ceremony-held-in-neuville-saint-vaast-france) - [Czech musical prodigies to perform in Belgium at the prestigious Flagey Hall](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/czech-musical-prodigies-to-perform-in-belgium-at-the-prestigious-flagey-hall) - [Czech President Petr Pavel recognises the role of Ark I during his visit to Kyiv](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/czech-president-petr-pavel-recognises-the-role-of-ark-i-during-his-visit-to-kyiv) - [Czechs were most generous at the end of the year](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/czechs-were-most-generous-at-the-end-of-the-year) - [Dana Dvořáková Communication Director](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/dana-dvorakova-communication-director) - [DataSpring adds software development to its portfolio](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/dataspring-adds-software-development-to-its-portfolio) - [DataSpring opens a data center in Lužice](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/dataspring-opens-a-data-center-in-luzice) - [Dvořák Prague 2025 Concluded with a World‑Class Concert](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/dvorak-prague-2025-concluded-with-a-world-class-concert): The Dvořák Prague International Music Festival 2025 closed with an extraordinary concert. In the packed hall of Prague’s Rudolfinum, the programme featured, among other works, George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto performed by pianist Rudolf Buchbinder, accompanied by the Orchestre National de France, under the baton of Cristian Măcelaru. - [Dvořák Prague Festival 2019: featuring a star lineup](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/dvorak-prague-festival-2019-featuring-a-star-lineup) - [Dvořák Prague Festival's Christmas offer](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/dvorak-prague-festival-s-christmas-offer) - [Dvořák Prague Festival to debut cutting-edge digital art from the 0xCollection with nine installations across two Prague locations](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/dvorak-prague-festival-to-debut-cutting-edge-digital-art-from-the-0xcollection-with-nine-installations-across-two-prague-locations) - [Dvořák Prague launches pre-christmas sale](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/dvorak-prague-launches-pre-christmas-sale) - [Dvořák Prague to host the world's leading orchestras](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/dvorak-prague-to-host-the-world-s-leading-orchestras-1) - [Dvořák's Prague unveiled the 2017 program](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/dvorak-s-prague-unveiled-the-2017-program) - [EUR 30.9 Million Invested in Restoring Tornado-Damaged Hodonín](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/eur-30-9-million-invested-in-restoring-tornado-damaged-hodonin): The City of Hodonín and the Karel Komárek Family Foundation (KKFF) have marked the completion of the five-year restoration of Bažantnice with the official opening of Park U Červených domků. Investment in the transformation of the damaged public space exceeded three quarters of a billion Czech crowns, approximately EUR 30.9 million. - [Fischer cooperates with Tripadvisor](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/fischer-cooperates-with-tripadvisor) - [Fischer, one of the leaders of Czech tourism industry, changes owners](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/fischer-one-of-the-leaders-of-czech-tourism-industry-changes-owners) - [Games developer Geewa receives strategic investment from U.S.-based mobile games company AppLovin](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/games-developer-geewa-receives-strategic-investment-from-u-s-based-mobile-games-company-applovin) - [Gehl Architects have entered into a partnership with the Karel Komárek Family Foundation](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/gehl-architects-have-entered-into-a-partnership-with-the-karel-komarek-family-foundation): Gehl Architects have entered into a partnership with the Karel Komárek Family Foundation (KKFF), which has been dedicated to the renewal of public spaces for the last 20 years. The foundation has established cooperation with the renowned global urban design studio Gehl Architects. This partnership represents another step in the foundation’s efforts to support a comprehensive change in the approach to city planning, with an emphasis on quality of life and the sustainability of urban environments. - [Good news for the National lottery](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/good-news-for-the-national-lottery) - [Helping Ukraine Preserve Cultural Heritage through the ARK Project](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/helping-ukraine-preserve-cultural-heritage-through-the-ark-project) - [Interview with Katarina Kohlmayer for Hospodářské noviny](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/interview-with-katarina-kohlmayer-for-hospodarske-noviny) - [Investing in an Age of Complexity](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/investing-in-an-age-of-complexity): For family offices, investment decisions are rarely purely financial. They reflect long‑term stewardship, values, governance, and responsibility across generations. This perspective closely aligns with KKCG’s approach to capital allocation, innovation, and long‑term value creation. - [Ivan Klánský awarded Antonín Dvořák Prize](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/ivan-klansky-awarded-antonin-dvorak-prize) - [Jiří Jelínek interview for Euro weekly](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/jiri-jelinek-interview-for-euro-weekly) - [Jiří Jelínek interview to Hospodářské noviny](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/jiri-jelinek-interview-to-hospodarske-noviny) - [Jiří Jelínek interview to Hospodářské noviny](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/jiri-jelinek-interview-to-hospodarske-noviny-1) - [Jiří Jelínek interview to MF DNES](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/jiri-jelinek-interview-to-mf-dnes-1) - [Jiří Jelínek's interview](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/jiri-jelinek-s-interview) - [Karel and Štěpánka Komárek take part in the creation of the REACH](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-and-stepanka-komarek-take-part-in-the-creation-of-the-reach) - [Karel Komárek family foundation to buy Czech Petrof pianos rejected by China and distribute them to schools](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-komarek-family-foundation-to-buy-czech-petrof-pianos-rejected-by-china-and-distribute-them-to-schools) - [Karel Komárek Featured in the Financial Times: A Visionary Entrepreneur Driving Global Growth](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-komarek-featured-in-the-financial-times-a-visionary-entrepreneur-driving-global-growth): Karel Komárek, founder and chairman of KKCG, was recently featured in the Financial Times for his remarkable journey onto the global business stage. The profile highlights his strategic leadership, the strength of KKCG Group’s diverse portfolio, and the recent milestones that demonstrate the group’s ambition and long-term vision. - [Karel Komárek for Forbes.com](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-komarek-for-forbes-com) - [Karel Komárek interview to Forbes](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-komarek-interview-to-forbes) - [Karel Komárek Proměny Foundation: construction or renovation of a local park](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-komarek-promeny-foundation-construction-or-renovation-of-a-local-park) - [Karel Komárek Proměny Foundation: Litomyšl opens renovated riverfront](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-komarek-promeny-foundation-litomysl-opens-renovated-riverfront) - [Karel Komárek Proměny Foundation: new opportunity for kindergartens](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-komarek-promeny-foundation-new-opportunity-for-kindergartens) - [Karel Komárek Proměny Foundation: preparations for two restoration projects will continue](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-komarek-promeny-foundation-preparations-for-two-restoration-projects-will-continue) - [Karel Komárek Proměny Foundation: the first initiators succeeded in Transform Your City](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-komarek-promeny-foundation-the-first-initiators-succeeded-in-transform-your-city) - [Karel Komárek received Czech Olympic Committee Award](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/karel-komarek-received-czech-olympic-committee-award) - [Kateřina Šťastná’s Exhibition at Artium by KKCG Opens a New Dialogue on Responsibility](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/katerina-stastna-s-exhibition-at-artium-by-kkcg-opens-a-new-dialogue-on-responsibility): Artium by KKCG is presenting Intervals of Presence, a new exhibition by the Czech artist Kateřina Šťastná, which continues the gallery's 2026 curatorial line dedicated to responsibility. Through sculptures, embroidery, reliefs and spatial installations, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down, observe and reflect on the traces we leave behind in the world and in each other. - [KKCG AG supports the 22/23 season of Luzerner Sinfonieorchester](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-ag-supports-the-22-23-season-of-luzerner-sinfonieorchester) - [KKCG and Emma capital acquired a share in Casinos Austria AG](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-and-emma-capital-acquired-a-share-in-casinos-austria-ag) - [KKCG and Emma Capital aim to create a joint holding company](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-and-emma-capital-aim-to-create-a-joint-holding-company) - [KKCG and Emma Capital merge their lottery assets](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-and-emma-capital-merge-their-lottery-assets) - [KKCG and Emma capital won the license to operate Lotto](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-and-emma-capital-won-the-license-to-operate-lotto) - [KKCG and Emma groups complete the transfer of 25% of Sazka Group shares](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-and-emma-groups-complete-the-transfer-of-25-of-sazka-group-shares) - [KKCG and Emma have agreed to divide the assets in the Sazka Group](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-and-emma-have-agreed-to-divide-the-assets-in-the-sazka-group) - [KKCG and Foxconn open a new data center](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-and-foxconn-open-a-new-data-center) - [KKCG and Foxconn set up joint venture](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-and-foxconn-set-up-joint-venture) - [KKCG and Sazka Group announce a strategic investment by Apollo Funds to support their global expansion in the lottery and gaming sectors](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-and-sazka-group-announce-a-strategic-investment-by-apollo-funds-to-support-their-global-expansion-in-the-lottery-and-gaming-sectors) - [KKCG and US Methanol celebrate the first methanol manufacturing facility in West Virginia](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-and-us-methanol-celebrate-the-first-methanol-manufacturing-facility-in-west-virginia) - [KKCG Announces Successful Completion of €160M Bond Offering](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-announces-successful-completion-of-160-m-bond-offering) - [KKCG appoints David Koláček as Group Chief Legal Officer](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-appoints-david-kolacek-as-group-chief-legal-officer): KKCG, the investment and innovation group, has appointed David Koláček to a new role as Group Chief Legal officer. Koláček joins from leading international law firm, Clifford Chance where he is a long-standing and highly regarded partner. His appointment is effective from 28 April. - [KKCG appoints Naida Buljugic as Group Chief People and Culture Officer](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-appoints-naida-buljugic-as-group-chief-people-and-culture-officer): KKCG, the investment and innovation group, has continued to invest in its senior international team with the appointment of Naida Buljugic as the Group Chief People and Culture Officer from July this year. Alongside her new duties, Buljugic will continue in her current role as Chief People and Culture Officer at KKCG’s lottery-led entertainment business, Allwyn. Buljugic’s appointment to KKCG’s leadership follows the arrival earlier this year of KKCG’s new Group Chief Legal Officer, David Koláček. - [KKCG appoints new Board member](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-appoints-new-board-member): KKCG, the investment and innovation group has added David Koláček to its Board, effective September 1, 2025. - [KKCG buys into AEC and Cleverlance Enterprise Solutions](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-buys-into-aec-and-cleverlance-enterprise-solutions) - [KKCG changes corporate design](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-changes-corporate-design) - [KKCG completes acquisition of Avenga from Oaktree and Cornerstone](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-completes-acquisition-of-avenga-from-oaktree-and-cornerstone) - [KKCG Completes CZK 6BN (USD $258M) Bond Issue](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-completes-czk-6-bn-us-258-m-bond-issue) - [KKCG entertainment business, Allwyn completes landmark transaction, creating the second-largest listed lottery and gaming company globally](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-entertainment-business-allwyn-completes-landmark-transaction-creating-the-second-largest-listed-lottery-and-gaming-company-globally): KKCG’s international gaming entertainment company, Allwyn today successfully completed the business combination of Allwyn International AG and OPAP S.A., two highly successful businesses with a long standing partnership dating back to 2013 when KKCG first invested in OPAP. - [KKCG financial group has relocated its head office](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-financial-group-has-relocated-its-head-office) - [KKCG founded MEDIA MARKETING & COMMUNICATION](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-founded-media-marketing-communication) - [KKCG group enters the U.S. Market](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-group-enters-the-u-s-market) - [KKCG group sells largest Czech call centre, Conectart, to Genesis Capital Group](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-group-sells-largest-czech-call-centre-conectart-to-genesis-capital-group) - [KKCG introduces two major brands – custom software development tech house Qinshift and end-to-end ICT services provider ARICOMA](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-introduces-two-major-brands-custom-software-development-tech-house-qinshift-and-end-to-end-ict-services-provider-aricoma) - [KKCG investment group buys into AutoCont](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-investment-group-buys-into-autocont) - [KKCG invests in consumer payments platform, Zilch](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-invests-in-consumer-payments-platform-zilch): KKCG, the investment and innovation group leads USD175m raise for award-winning London-based fintech business. - [KKCG invests in Link-XPV, Link Ventures’ AI fund](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-invests-in-link-xpv-link-ventures-ai-fund): The investment in the Link-XPV fund reflects KKCG’s commitment to support innovation and emerging technology businesses that challenge the status quo. - [KKCG is once again supporting the Dvořák Prague Festival](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-is-once-again-supporting-the-dvorak-prague-festival) - [KKCG launches Aricoma – biggest Czech ICT holding](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-launches-aricoma-biggest-czech-ict-holding) - [KKCG launches first bond offering](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-launches-first-bond-offering) - [KKCG Logo](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-logo) - [KKCG Maritime to launch a voluntary partial tender offer for Ferretti S.p.A.](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-maritime-to-launch-a-voluntary-partial-tender-offer-for-ferretti-s-p-a): The Offer provides shareholders the opportunity to monetize part of their investment amid low liquidity at €3.50 per share, a significant premium to undisturbed market prices. KKCG Maritime seeks to increase its stake from 14.5% to 29.9% of Ferretti’s share capital. The Offer reflects the intention to play a more active role in contributing to Ferretti’s development and growth. - [KKCG reaches agreement to acquire global technology platform Avenga from Oaktree and Cornerstone](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-reaches-agreement-to-acquire-global-technology-platform-avenga-from-oaktree-and-cornerstone) - [KKCG Real Estate Financing issues bonds](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-real-estate-financing-issues-bonds): KKCG Real Estate Financing a.s. is launching an offering of secured bonds with an expected volume of CZK 1 billion, with the option to increase the issuance up to CZK 2 billion. The bonds (ISIN CZ0003578510) are intended for retail investors. The public offering opened in December 2025. - [KKCG Real Estate presents BOŘISLAVKA CENTRUM](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-real-estate-predstavuje-borislavka-centrum-en) - [KKCG Real Estate Wins Four European Property Awards for top´rezidence Pomezí in London](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-real-estate-wins-four-european-property-awards-for-top-rezidence-pomezi-in-london): KKCG Real Estate has achieved exceptional success at the European Property Awards 2025, one of the most respected international competitions in the real estate sector. The second phase of the residential project top´rezidence Pomezí received four awards during the gala ceremony on 23 October at the Grosvenor House Marriott in London and advanced to two finalist nominations at the international level. - [KKCG’s ARICOMA Group acquires AdTech and MarTech development company Clearcode](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-s-aricoma-group-acquires-adtech-and-martech-development-company-clearcode) - [KKCG’s company Allwyn marks the trading of its shares on ATHEX with opening bell ceremony](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-s-company-allwyn-marks-the-trading-of-its-shares-on-athex-with-opening-bell-ceremony): Following the successful completion of the business combination of the KKCG companies Allwyn and OPAP, which created the world’s second-largest listed gaming company, the shares of Allwyn AG (“Allwyn”) have commenced trading on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX). This milestone was marked today by a symbolic opening ceremony of the ATHEX trading session, attended by KKCG and Allwyn executives. Allwyn shares are traded on ATHEX under the ticker symbol ALWN. - [KKCG’s lottery-led gaming entertainment company Allwyn to acquire majority stake in PrizePicks, creating new force in global entertainment](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-s-lottery-led-gaming-entertainment-company-allwyn-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-prize-picks-creating-new-force-in-global-entertainment): The transaction is a unique opportunity for Allwyn to enter the strategically important sports and entertainment industry in the United States, expanding its business in the country beyond its existing operation of the Illinois Lottery. With a shared belief in the power of technology and commitment to responsible play and community impact, PrizePicks is highly complementary to Allwyn’s expanding portfolio in casual entertainment – in line with our vision to become the world’s leading gaming entertainment company. - [KKCG sells stake in its multi-national entertainment business Allwyn](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-sells-stake-in-its-multi-national-entertainment-business-allwyn): Listed fund, J&T ARCH has acquired a 4.27% stake in Allwyn. Stake values Allwyn at €11.2 billion. Investment marks an important milestone, giving a broader range of investors the opportunity to be part of Allwyn’s rapid growth and underscoring confidence in its future prospects. - [KKCG submitted bid for italian lotto concession](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-submitted-bid-for-italian-lotto-concession) - [KKCG to submit offer for the Czech operations of Innogy](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkcg-to-submit-offer-for-the-czech-operations-of-innogy) - [KKFF Expands Opportunities for Young Czech Pianists Through International Masterclasses in London](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/kkff-expands-opportunities-for-young-czech-pianists-through-international-masterclasses-in-london): The Karel Komárek Family Foundation (KKFF) continues to advance its mission of strengthening cultural education by enabling young Czech talent to gain international experience. In cooperation with the Czech Centre London, the foundation recently supported a group of promising young pianists who participated in a series of masterclasses and a concert at the Royal Academy of Music, one of the world’s leading music institutions. - [Last Year, Artium’s Lines of Courage Drew 6,000 Visitors – This Year, the Focus Shifts to Innovation](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/last-year-artium-s-lines-of-courage-drew-6-000-visitors-this-year-the-focus-shifts-to-innovation) - [Leading Finance with Courage](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/leading-finance-with-courage): KKCG’s financial management is built on the extensive experience of colleagues who operate at the highest level of international finance. Their expertise spans capital markets, financial control, tax advisory, and strategic management, enabling the Group to manage large-scale, multinational investments, work with complex financial structures, and respond flexibly to changing global market conditions. - [Lord Sebastian Coe je novým členem představenstva společnosti Sazka Entertainment](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/lord-sebastian-coe-je-novym-clenem-predstavenstva-spolecnosti-sazka-entertainment-en) - [Lottery number one Sazka opens Lucky Coffee Café](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/lottery-number-one-sazka-opens-lucky-coffee-cafe) - [McLaren F1 car inspires Václav Kočí’s pop-up intervention at Artium](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mc-laren-f1-car-inspires-vaclav-koci-s-pop-up-intervention-at-artium) - [Michal Tománek for the Faktor S weekly](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/michal-tomanek-for-the-faktor-s-weekly) - [Mindsquared Acquires Communications Agency Commlab](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mindsquared-acquires-communications-agency-commlab): Media agency Mindsquared, part of KKCG’s Diversified Ventures portfolio, has acquired a 100% equity stake in the communications agency: Communication Lab (Commlab). The acquisition expands Mindsquared’s client services to include public relations, social media, and media event production. - [MND a.s. subscribed for new shares in Moravia Gas Storage a.s.](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-a-s-subscribed-for-new-shares-in-moravia-gas-storage-a-s-en) - [MND changed the destroyed Lužice site, turning it into a modern, sustainable technology park](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-changed-the-destroyed-luzice-site-turning-it-into-a-modern-sustainable-technology-park): Five years ago, a devastating tornado hit South Moravia. MND was one of the companies that suffered the most. Its Lužice site was damaged, costing more than EUR 10.3 million. In the years that followed, MND not only fixed up the damaged site, but also changed it into a modern, sustainable technology park with new facilities, a strong focus on water management, and a better working environment for employees. - [MND– cheap electricity and gas without catches, sanctions and small print](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-cheap-electricity-and-gas-without-catches-sanctions-and-small-print) - [MND completes Oriv wind powerplant in the Lviv region in western Ukraine](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-completes-oriv-wind-powerplant-in-the-lviv-region-in-western-ukraine) - [MND enters into Nano Advanced, s.r.o.](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-enters-into-nano-advanced-s-r-o) - [MND Expands Cooperation in Ukraine](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-expands-cooperation-in-ukraine): MND Group, part of KKCG’s energy pillar, has signed two agreements with Ukrainian partners to work together on healthcare and infrastructure projects. - [MND Expands Its Activities in Ukraine with the Goal of Becoming the Country’s Largest Private Gas Producer](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-expands-its-activities-in-ukraine-with-the-goal-of-becoming-the-country-s-largest-private-gas-producer): MND has been active in Ukraine since 2014 through its subsidiary, MND Ukraine, which initially focused on the western part of the country and has more recently expanded eastward. Despite the challenging conditions caused by the war, MND has not only maintained its operations but significantly expanded them. Its ambition is to become the largest private natural gas producer in Ukraine. - [MND formulated sector proposals](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-formulated-sector-proposals) - [MND gas storage buys gas storage in Germany](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-gas-storage-buys-gas-storage-in-germany) - [MND GSG officially launched operation of two ugs](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-gsg-officially-launched-operation-of-two-ugs) - [MND invests in hydrocarbon extraction and exploration in Austria’s Anshof field](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-invests-in-hydrocarbon-extraction-and-exploration-in-austria-s-anshof-field) - [MND is 100% Shareholder of Moravia Gas Storage](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-is-100-shareholder-of-moravia-gas-storage-1) - [MND is finishing work on one of Europe's biggest projects](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-is-finishing-work-on-one-of-europe-s-biggest-projects): MND Drilling & Services has finished the third and final deep geothermal well near Košice as part of the Geoterm Košice project. This project is the largest geothermal project in Slovakia and one of the most significant in Europe. - [MND is taking a step in the direction of renewable resources, investing into photovoltaic power plants and more](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-is-taking-a-step-in-the-direction-of-renewable-resources-investing-into-photovoltaic-power-plants-and-offering-to-buy-electricity-from-customers-photovoltaics) - [MND is well prepared for the upcoming winter. The gas tanks are full](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-is-well-prepared-for-the-upcoming-winter-the-gas-tanks-are-full) - [MND issues bonds in size over CZK 2.2 billion](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-issues-bonds-in-size-over-czk-2-2-billion) - [MND joins consortium for the energy of the future: green hydrogen](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-joins-consortium-for-the-energy-of-the-future-green-hydrogen) - [MND launches the largest battery storage facility in the Czech Republic](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-launches-the-largest-battery-storage-facility-in-the-czech-republic): MND has commissioned the largest standalone battery storage facility in the Czech Republic in Břeclav. The system, with a power output of 12 MW and a total capacity of 31 MWh, will help balance fluctuations between electricity generation and consumption and improve the stability of the transmission grid. Battery storage is one of the key technologies of modern energy systems. Alongside enhancing energy security, it can also contribute to lowering electricity prices for households and businesses over time. - [MND prospects for new deposits](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-prospects-for-new-deposits) - [MND’s largest drilling rig to drill a 3.7 km deep gas well](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-s-largest-drilling-rig-to-drill-a-3-7-km-deep-gas-well) - [MND’s New Lviv Office Reflects Long-Term Growth Built on Resilience](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-s-new-lviv-office-reflects-long-term-growth-built-on-resilience): MND, part of the energy pillar of KKCG Group, has taken an important step in its long-term commitment to Ukraine. In November, the company officially opened its new state-of-the-art office in the heart of Lviv. This move reflects the growth in MND’s business in Ukraine, and a strongly held belief in the country’s future. - [MND's sales of goods grow 40%](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-s-sales-of-goods-grow-40) - [MND strengthens the team to implement the new strategy](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-strengthens-the-team-to-implement-the-new-strategy) - [MND Supports Foster Families in Ukraine Through the Olena Zelenska Foundation](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-supports-foster-families-in-ukraine-through-the-olena-zelenska-foundation): At KKCG, we believe in making a positive difference in the places where we operate. This belief is deeply reflected in the work of MND, part of KKCG’s energy pillar, which has provided vital support to Ukrainian foster families through a partnership with the Olena Zelenska Foundation. - [MND to become sole shareholder of Moravia Gas Storage](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/mnd-to-become-sole-shareholder-of-moravia-gas-storage) - [Moravia Gas Storage opens a new gas storage facility](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/moravia-gas-storage-opens-a-new-gas-storage-facility) - [More than Equal Becomes Official Driver Performance & Research Partner of F1 ACADEMY](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/more-than-equal-becomes-official-driver-performance-and-research-partner-of-f1-academy) - [NetOp.Cloud launches SaaS end-to-end intelligent networking solution with $4.5 million investment](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/netop-cloud-launches-saas-end-to-end-intelligent-networking-solution-with-4-5-million-investment) - [New grant program by Karel Komárek's Proměny Foundation](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/new-grant-program-by-karel-komarek-s-promeny-foundation): Inhabitants of Prague and the Central Bohemian region can contribute to improving the public space in their municipality. - [KKCG Group mourns the passing of Daniel Plovajko](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/news-item-1) - [Sazka 1,000th millionaire](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/news-itemsazka-1-000th-millionaire) - [Notice of full repayment of CZK 2.1 billion Czech bonds](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/notice-of-full-repayment-of-czk-2-1-billion-czech-bonds) - [Partnership between ARICOMA Group and National Centre for Industry 4.0](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/partnership-between-aricoma-group-and-national-centre-for-industry-4-0) - [Pavel Turek is KKCG group’s new Chief Officer of CSR& Global Brand](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/pavel-turek-is-kkcg-group-s-new-chief-officer-of-csr-global-brand) - [Pilot project directly connecting cogeneration unit to natural gas well launches in the Czech Republic](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/pilot-project-directly-connecting-cogeneration-unit-to-natural-gas-well-launches-in-the-czech-republic) - [Preserving Culture in Times of Conflict](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/preserving-culture-in-times-of-conflict): Through the work of the Karel Komárek Family Foundation (KKFF), KKCG supports initiatives that combine innovation with social responsibility. One of its projects is Ark for Ukraine, an initiative dedicated to preserving Ukraine’s cultural heritage amid the ongoing war. - [President Petr Pavel Visited MND’s Offices in Lviv](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/president-petr-pavel-visited-mnd-s-offices-in-lviv): A delegation led by Czech President Petr Pavel visited the new offices of MND Ukraine in Lviv, where it spent several hours in intensive discussions. The visit included meetings with journalists, Czech entrepreneurs and representatives of nonprofit organizations active in western Ukraine. MND’s premises became a center of dialogue on business development and humanitarian support for Ukraine. - [Proměny Foundation](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/promeny-foundation) - [Proměny Foundation again offers assistance for school garden](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/promeny-foundation-again-offers-assistance-for-school-garden) - [Proměny Foundation has chosen 4 projects](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/promeny-foundation-has-chosen-4-projects) - [Proměny Foundation: new grant request "Parks 2016"](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/promeny-foundation-new-grant-request-parks-2016) - [Proměny Foundation supports six proposals for a better town](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/promeny-foundation-supports-six-proposals-for-a-better-town) - [Qinshift and Avenga unite under the Avenga brand](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/qinshift-and-avenga-unite-under-the-avenga-brand): Qinshift and Avenga, part of KKCG’s technology pillar, unite under one brand, strengthening global capabilities in AI, custom software development, and enterprise technology. - [Redefining Space and Experience: Artium by KKCG Presents Moflár & Švehla](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/redefining-space-and-experience-artium-by-kkcg-presents-moflar-and-svehla): Innovation takes centre stage at Artium by KKCG with the opening of Anywhere Between Black and White, a joint exhibition by Filip Švehla and Martin Moflár. As part of Artium’s 2025 cultural programme, Lines of Innovation, the exhibition challenges the boundaries between colour, light, and space and redefines how we experience visual art in a public, architectural environment. - [René Kachyňa interview to ČTK](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/rene-kachyna-interview-to-ctk) - [Robert Chvátal in interview](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/robert-chvatal-in-interview) - [Robert Chvátal in interview for Téma weekly](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/robert-chvatal-in-interview-for-tema-weekly) - [Robert Chvátal interview](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/robert-chvatal-interview) - [Sales of MND have increased by 36 %](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sales-of-mnd-have-increased-by-36) - [Sazka Group becomes controlling shareholder of OPAP](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sazka-group-becomes-controlling-shareholder-of-opap) - [Sazka Group buys further shares in Casinos Austria AG](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sazka-group-buys-further-shares-in-casinos-austria-ag) - [Sazka Group enters the competition for UK National Lottery 4th licence](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sazka-group-enters-the-competition-for-uk-national-lottery-4th-licence) - [Sazka group increases its stake in OPAP](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sazka-group-increases-its-stake-in-opap) - [Sazka Group teams up with Sir Keith Mills in bid for fourth UK National Lottery Licence](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sazka-group-teams-up-with-sir-keith-mills-in-bid-for-fourth-uk-national-lottery-licence) - [SAZKAmobil celebrates its first birthday](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sazkamobil-celebrates-its-first-birthday) - [SAZKAmobil has a special Christmas gift](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sazkamobil-has-a-special-christmas-gift) - [SAZKAmobil in top 4](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sazkamobil-in-top-4) - [SAZKAmobil offers the best application](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sazkamobil-offers-the-best-application) - [SAZKAmobil offers the cheapest prices of calls from the EU](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/sazkamobil-offers-the-cheapest-prices-of-calls-from-the-eu) - [Schools can apply for pianos rejected by China from today](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/schools-can-apply-for-pianos-rejected-by-china-from-today) - [Smashing Four – Czech game conquers the American market](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/smashing-four-czech-game-conquers-the-american-market) - [Source Defense secures $27m in growth funding to accelerate protection against web client-side cyber risks](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/source-defense-secures-27m-in-growth-funding-to-accelerate-protection-against-web-client-side-cyber-risks) - [​Springtide Ventures Fund invests in the Israeli start-up Cognni​](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/springtide-ventures-fund-invests-in-the-israeli-start-up-cognni) - [Springtide Ventures invests in Techloop](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/springtide-ventures-invests-in-techloop) - [Springtide Ventures invests into the Czech start](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/springtide-ventures-invests-into-the-czech-start) - [Štěpán Dlouhý interview to Hospodářské noviny](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/stepan-dlouhy-interview-to-hospodarske-noviny) - [The 18ᵗʰ Edition of the Dvořák Prague International Music Festival Has Begun](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-18-edition-of-the-dvorak-prague-international-music-festival-has-begun): The Dvořák Prague Festival 2025 opened with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Chief Conductor Alain Altinoglu. Over the course of nineteen days, the festival will present leading international orchestras, Dvořák’s songs, and a new informal series: No Tie. The Karel Komárek Family Foundation is the festival’s main patron. - [The arts ceremony took place in Cape Town](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-arts-ceremony-took-place-in-cape-town) - [The Best Ideas in the Room Were Built on Discipline](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-best-ideas-in-the-room-were-built-on-discipline): Reflections from the Institutional Investor 4th Annual East Coast Family Office Wealth Conference, May 2026. - [The UK National Lottery changes operator for the first time in 30 years](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-british-national-lottery-changes-operator-for-the-first-time-in-30-years) - [The Future of European Industry: Navigating Transformation and Uncertainty](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-future-of-european-industry-navigating-transformation-and-uncertainty) - [The International Ark Project To Preserve Ukrainian Heritage Launches Critical First Mission](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-international-ark-project-to-preserve-ukrainian-heritage-launches-critical-first-mission) - [The MND Group announces its 2022 financial results](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-mnd-group-announces-its-2022-financial-results) - [The “Pianos for Schools” project was successfully completed: the fundraising campaign raised 10 million czk right before the end of 2021](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-pianos-for-schools-project-was-successfully-completed-the-fundraising-campaign-raised-10-million-czk-right-before-the-end-of-2021) - [The Pianos to Schools Project continues: the first pianos are on their way to their designated schools and a nationwide collection is underway. Its aim is to provide schools with more musical instruments](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-pianos-to-schools-project-continues-the-first-pianos-are-on-their-way-to-their-designated-schools-and-a-nationwide-collection-is-underway-its-aim-is-to-provide-schools-with-more-musical-instruments) - [The Pianos to Schools Project will host a special Christmas concert in aid of its fundraising initiative](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-pianos-to-schools-project-will-host-a-special-christmas-concert-in-aid-of-its-fundraising-initiative) - [The Proměny Foundation](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-promeny-foundation) - [The Rise of KKCG’s IT Pillar under the Avenga Brand](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-rise-of-kkcg-s-it-pillar-under-the-avenga-brand): The Avenga story is not just one of growth. It’s one of vision, discipline, and a belief that bold moves, backed by expertise, can transform industries. - [The sale of the Fischer Group has been completed](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-sale-of-the-fischer-group-has-been-completed) - [The Sazka Renovation Setting New Circular Standards](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-sazka-renovation-setting-new-circular-standards): KKCG Real Estate Group is transforming the former Sazka administrative headquarters in Prague into a flagship example of circular construction. The four wing building from the early 1990s is being completely renewed with a new facade and redesigned interior. The goal is to retain the structural skeleton, reuse and return as many materials as possible, and reduce embodied emissions through low carbon materials such as aluminum and glass with a proportion of secondary raw materials. The project aims for LEED Gold certification. - [The schools' door open for architecture](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-schools-door-open-for-architecture) - [The work of Milan Houser, a tireless experimenter in the world of painting, goes on display at Bořislavka](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/the-work-of-milan-houser-a-tireless-experimenter-in-the-world-of-painting-goes-on-display-at-borislavka) - [Tornado in South Moravia hits the MND technological park in Lužice. The Karel Komárek Family Foundation and Sazka donate 150 million Kč to redevelop the region with immediate effect](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/tornado-in-south-moravia-hits-the-mnd-technological-park-in-luzice-the-karel-komarek-family-foundation-and-sazka-donate-150-million-kc-to-redevelop-the-region-with-immediate-effect) - [Ukrgasvydobuvannya and MND Group will work on hydrocarbon exploration in the west of Ukraine](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/ukrgasvydobuvannya-and-mnd-group-will-work-on-hydrocarbon-exploration-in-the-west-of-ukraine) - [Understanding the Business Behind the Numbers](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/understanding-the-business-behind-the-numbers): As part of Leading Finance with Courage, a four-part series highlighting women in senior finance roles across KKCG Group, this interview with Lenka Neuvirtová offers an inspiring look at a career shaped by resilience and long-term perspective. - [Update on the transfer of shareholder rights in Moravia Gas Storage facility](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/update-on-the-transfer-of-shareholder-rights-in-moravia-gas-storage-facility) - [Karel Komárek: We stand with Ukraine](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/we-stand-with-ukraine): Four years after the start of Russia's full-on invasion, it is more important than ever to be clear and unequivocal in our support for Ukraine. - [Webtop100: gold and silver goes to SAZKAmobil](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/webtop100-gold-and-silver-goes-to-sazkamobil) - [Why Leadership in Finance Begins with Responsibility?](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/why-leadership-in-finance-begins-with-responsibility): The Leading Finance with Courage series features women across the KKCG Group who are shaping financial strategy and influencing long‑term growth, each in their own way. - [Why Trust Makes the Difference in Complex Decisions?](https://kkcg.com/en/news/article/why-trust-makes-the-difference-in-complex-decisions): Leading Finance with Courage is a series highlighting women across KKCG Group who share the pivotal moments, challenges, and decisions that shaped their careers. 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