The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) has granted approval to HCGF IV, a fund managed by Horizon Capital, to indirectly enter the capital of Eco-Snack LLC, a fruit snack producer operating under the Bob Snail brand. The relevant decision was published on February 19, 2026.
Approval was granted to HCGF IV Limited for the indirect acquisition of control, through HCGF IV Co-Investment II Limited together with YS Capital Limited and MMTD Investment Limited, over Cyprus-based WHS World Healthy Snack Limited (Nicosia), which holds a 100% stake in Eco-Snack.
In addition, the AMCU approved the implementation of an ancillary five-year non-compete obligation предусмотренного agreement between HCGF IV Limited and WHS World Healthy Snack Limited dated December 16, 2025.
In December 2025, Eco-Snack announced plans to expand its presence in the EU and North American markets, as well as to explore opportunities in Asia. The company’s key priorities include export growth, production scaling, and the launch of new product lines in the fruit snack segment. The company stated that particular focus will be placed on the U.S., UK, and EU markets, where demand for sugar-free and additive-free products continues to grow steadily.
In other words, the transaction allows HCGF IV to enter the capital of Eco-Snack, supporting the company’s strategic development and expansion of its export footprint in international markets.
