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HOF Capital Leads Consortium to Acquire Porsche's Stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group for €1 Billion
The landmark European transaction completes regulatory review, consolidating high-performance automotive and electric powertrain assets.


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Investment firm HOF Capital has completed the acquisition of Porsche's equity stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group [HOF Capital Completes €1 Billion Acquisition of Porsche’s Stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group - Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom/subject/merger-acquisition). The transaction, first revealed earlier this year, formally closed after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals and clearances [HOF Capital Completes €1 Billion Acquisition of Porsche’s Stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group - Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom/subject/merger-acquisition). The total value of the combined interests held by Porsche was established at approximately €1 billion [HOF Capital Completes €1 Billion Acquisition of Porsche’s Stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group - Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom/subject/merger-acquisition).
New York-based HOF Capital organized and spearheaded the transaction, assembling a broad consortium of international institutional investors to fund the acquisition [HOF Capital Completes €1 Billion Acquisition of Porsche’s Stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group - Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom/subject/merger-acquisition). The finalized deal marks a substantial shift in the shareholder roster of the Croatian hypercar and electric vehicle technology manufacturer, which has expanded rapidly over recent years.
Rimac Group operates both as a developer of advanced electric hypercars and as a top-tier supplier of battery systems and electric vehicle components to major global automakers. Under its corporate structure, Bugatti Rimac serves as the manufacturer of ultra-luxury sports vehicles following the joint enterprise established between French heritage marque Bugatti and Croatia's Rimac.
Porsche had previously served as a pivotal strategic backer, holding substantial direct and indirect shares in both the broader Rimac Group and Bugatti Rimac. The monetization of these equity stakes allows Porsche to crystallize significant financial returns while adjusting its portfolio of external automotive technology holdings.
Throughout the review process, European antitrust and competition regulators examined the transaction terms to verify that the shift in equity ownership would not restrict fair competition in specialized high-performance automotive segments. All required authorizations were granted without public conditions or divestment demands [HOF Capital Completes €1 Billion Acquisition of Porsche’s Stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group - Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom/subject/merger-acquisition).
Consortium representatives noted that the investment underscores continuing confidence in high-end automotive electrification. As automotive markets undergo structural transitions toward alternative propulsion, specialized engineering houses like Rimac retain strong capital demand from global funds seeking direct exposure to proprietary drive systems.
Operational executives at Rimac Group have highlighted plans to keep expanding their research and production facilities near Zagreb, Croatia. The engineering group has also continued to deepen external supply relationships with global original equipment manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
The completion of this deal comes during a dynamic period for cross-border private equity investment in European advanced manufacturing. Despite broader macroeconomic uncertainties and shifts in electric vehicle demand cycles, capital allocations toward specialty and luxury performance technologies have remained robust.
Market observers point out that institutional investors view high-performance electric propulsion as an enduring segment for intellectual property growth. By securing third-party institutional backing from the HOF-led group, Rimac maintains operational independence to forge new agreements across different legacy automotive brands.
With all closing documentation completed, the consortium's representatives are expected to take their appointed board and governance seats. Porsche and Rimac have stated that technical and commercial cooperation on select research initiatives will proceed under existing supplier agreements.
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