CVCA holds 2026 Annual General Assembly and adopts strategic plan for the year ahead
Zagreb, 3 February 2026 – The Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA) successfully held its Annual General Assembly Meeting on 3 February 2026 at Hotel Esplanade Zagreb. The meeting brought together representatives of CVCA member firms, investors, and ecosystem partners to review the Association’s achievements in 2025 and define strategic priorities for 2026. […]
Fil Rouge Capital surpasses €100 million in assets under management
The venture capital fund Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) has surpassed €100 million in assets under management (AUM), positioning itself among the more capitalized VC platforms focused on Central and Eastern Europe. Reaching the €100 million mark enables the fund to increase its investment capacity, provide stronger follow-on support to existing portfolio companies, and participate in […]
Museum of Illusions enters next growth phase as Brightwood Capital Advisors acquires majority stake
The largest and fastest-growing chain of private museums originally founded in Croatia, the Museum of Illusions, is entering a new phase of development through a strategic acquisition by the U.S.-based investment firm Brightwood Capital Advisors. The transaction marks a significant step in the brand’s continued global expansion and further validates its long-term market value and […]
Europe’s private capital elite unite in Croatia to set priorities for innovation and long-term value creation
Zagreb, 11 September 2025 – The LP–GP Networking Event 2025, held on 10–11 September in Zagreb, brought together an exclusive group of Europe’s leading private equity and venture capital investors for one of the region’s most curated gatherings of Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs). Organised by the Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital […]
SustainInvest 2025 unites sustainablity leaders to reclaim the purpose of sustainable finance
Zagreb, 26 June 2025 – The Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA) hosted its flagship conference, SustainInvest 2025, at the Hotel Esplanade in Zagreb on 25–26 June. Bringing together over 100 global industry leaders, the two-day gathering served as a bold reaffirmation that sustainable investing is not the future of finance – it […]
Unlocking New Sources of Growth Capital for Croatia: CVCA Hosts Venture Debt, Growth Debt, and Private Credit Breakfast in Zagreb
Non-dilutive financing solutions take centre stage as Croatia’s private capital market continues to mature ZAGREB, 9 April 2025 – The Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA) hosted the Venture Debt, Growth Debt, and Private Credit Business Breakfast at Hotel Esplanade Zagreb, bringing together more than 40 participants from the investment, banking, and entrepreneurial […]
From Bold Vision to Regional Force: CVCA Turns 20, BestInvest.hr Celebrates 5 Years of Showcasing Investment Excellence
BestInvest.hr brings together Croatian investors managing over four billion euros and honours top investments in fast-growing and innovative companies ZAGREB, 8 April 2025 – The fifth edition of BestInvest Croatia, the flagship annual conference of the Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA), was held at Hotel Esplanade in Zagreb to mark two major […]
Europe at a Crossroads: Insights From Atomico’s State of European Tech 2025
Atomico’s latest State of European Tech 2025 report paints a picture of a continent that has entered a pivotal new phase — one defined by maturity, resilience, and urgent choices. After several turbulent years in the global tech economy, Europe’s innovation landscape is stabilising, yet the data reveals a system still struggling to turn promise […]
Central Europe’s Tech Momentum in 2025: Resilience, Acceleration, and the Rise of Regional Innovators
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe 2025 Report paints a picture of a region undergoing rapid transformation, where despite macroeconomic uncertainties, technology companies continue to demonstrate unparalleled resilience and growth. Similar to previous years described as a “tale of two halves,” 2025 showcases a dynamic landscape in which innovation thrives even under economic pressure. […]
A Shifting Landscape: CEE Tech in 2024–2025 as the Region Enters Its Next Chapter
The Central and Eastern European (CEE) tech ecosystem, as highlighted in Dealroom’s CEE Startups 2025 report, reveals a sector experiencing both resilience and recalibration. Much like other global tech markets, the past two years have been marked by a “two-speed” dynamic—strong early-stage momentum coupled with tightening conditions in late-stage funding. Despite macroeconomic strain, geopolitical instability, […]