Smokestack F1 s.r.o. is one of the first search funds in Central Europe and operates as a private equity investor focused on acquiring and running a single Czech or Slovak company for the long term. The firm seeks a stable, growing, profitable business with EBITDA above EUR 1 million and revenue above EUR 5 million, with a non-cyclical model, a stable customer base, and a unique product or service. It targets owner-managed companies where it can be fully committed to future growth and development, combining years of transaction and operational experience with an active, hands-on ownership approach. The sectors mentioned in the founder profile include energy, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, IT, biotechnology, and pharmaceutics.