2020 Central and Eastern Europe Private Equity Statistics

This report provides annual activity statistics for the private equity and venture capital markets of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in 2020 and prior years. Central and Eastern Europe occupies a unique position in the European investment landscape. Like the rest of Europe, CEE’s 2020 private equity activity levels were not immune to the effects […]
Pan-European private equity

Invest Europe in collaboration with Arthur D. Little conducted the Pan-European private equity survey and assessed the impact of COVID-19 on the private equity and venture capital industry. The survey captured the views of more than 350 general and limited partners on industry actions during the COVID crisis and future expectations. Also, it covered GP’s […]
Six Croatian tech companies on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 in Central Europe list

In the 21st edition of Deloitte’s competition of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Central Europe, the winner was Polish company Packhelp S.A. whose mission is to democratize access to custom branded packaging. In this year’s ranking, there were companies from 9 countries in the top 50. There were over 300 applications, the average […]
Record amounts of capital invested in the European tech industry

In a year defined by COVID-19 and Brexit uncertainty Atomico’s State of European tech report, 2020 shows that while the sector has faced challenges European tech industry and companies are on track to set a new investment record of $41bn of capital invested in 2020. With 115 venture capital-backed ‘unicorns’, with a valuation of more […]
Private Equity at Work 2020

Invest Europe issued a report Private Equity at Work measuring the impact of the private equity industry on employment and job creation in Europe in 2020, compared to 2019. Over time, the data measuring the private equity contribution to the economy will expand to create a comprehensive picture of private equity contribution to jobs and […]
Private Equity and Venture Capital funds invest a record amount in CEE companies

Private equity firms invested in record 464 CEE companies in 2019. Investments rose 7% to €2.95bn, and VC investments achieved a new record. Private equity firms invested in a record 464 companies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in 2019., with investments increasing by 7% year-on-year to €2.95 billion, as the industry strengthened its commitment […]
Private Equity at Work 2019

Invest Europe issued a report Private Equity at Work measuring the impact of the private equity industry on employment and job creation in Europe in 2019, compared to 2018. Over time, the data measuring the private equity contribution to the economy will expand to create a comprehensive picture of private equity contribution to jobs and […]
Private Equity at Work in 2018

Invest Europe issued a report Private Equity at Work measuring the impact of the private equity industry on employment and job creation in Europe in 2018, compared to 2017. Over time, the data measuring the private equity contribution to the economy will expand to create a comprehensive picture of private equity contribution to jobs and […]