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BHM Group builds on PE strategy, eyes European medtech and renewable energy acquisitions
Czech Republic-headquartered family office is targeting DACH and CEE region deals
Change Ventures aims to hold final close for EUR 20m third fund by mid-2024
Estonia-registered VC could bolster LP base with fresh capital from funds-of-funds or pension funds
Trind VC plans up to five early-stage investments in next six months
VC has deployed around 10% of its second, EUR 55m fund and plans to invest in up to 40 startups
Actera Group explores strategic options for Celebi Ground Handling
Several investors placed bids for the company in 2022 but mismatch in pricing didn't lead to a deal
Iron Wolf Capital targets EUR 70m for second vehicle
Baltic investor anticipates early 2024 launch and will focus on early-stage AI and deeptech startups
Siena aims to hold new VC secondaries fund first close in late 2023 or early 2024
Secondary investments specialist will target EUR 30m to EUR 50m for new fund
Credo Ventures sees activity uptick, plans further deals in 2023 with EUR 75m fourth fund
Czech VC firm's latest vehicle is around 50% deployed and expects to make 25-30 deals in total
VC Profile: Kogito Ventures in the market with new early-stage fund, targets EUR 40m
Lux-registered UPWIND VC has already secured EUR 10m in commitments; Polish GP aims to kick of deployment in 2024
Mediterra Capital marks inaugural exit from second fund with Paycore sale
Turkish GP's EUR 166m Fund II held a final close in 2018 and holds eight investments
Turkven exits MNG Kargo, expects partial exit from Mikro Yazilim
Turkish GP sold its majority stake in Turkish parcel delivery business and could make a second exit to PE-backed TeamSystem
Women in PE: Abris Capital Partners' Nachyla on newly launched fundraise and portfolio priorities amid geopolitical challenges
Partner Monika Nachyla outlines the CEE-based GP's fundraising and portfolio development plans
Arcven Capital to raise debut VC secondary purchase fund with EUR 80m target
VC aims to provide liquidity to existing startup shareholders, investing EUR 200,00-EUR 2m at discounted valuations
Women in VC: Lima Ventures’ Argun on exit plans and gender-equal investing
Turkish VC firm manages three funds, including Alima, which helps its portfolio companies attract global investment
Omorika Ventures plans year-end first close for EUR 50m southeastern Europe-focused fund
VC firm plans to build a portfolio of 20-25 startups and expects to secure a EUR 10m first close
Eterus Capital lines up dealflow with EUR 10m left to deploy from EUR 40m fund
Slovak PE firm is “seriously looking at“ more than 10 potential investments
Carlyle acquires Meopta
GP plans to support Czech-American optical products manufacturer’s international expansion
Purple Ventures plans EUR 30m-EUR 40m fund to invest across CEE
Early-stage investor expects to hold a EUR 20m-plus first close for its second fund by Q1 2024
Women in PE: Innova Capital's Pasecka on consolidation and succession opportunities amid macro challenges
Magdalena Pasecka discusses the Polish GP’s fundraising and deployment plans, as well as advice for emerging leaders in the industry
OTB Ventures heads for EUR 150m-plus final close of second fund next month
Deeptech-focused VC expects to make two to three more deals this year, Adam Niewinski said
CEIP eyes industrials and services targets with EUR 70m vehicle, aims for year-end fund close
Czech Republic-headquartered GP is open to co-investments from LPs and fellow sponsors; one further deal expected this year
VFF has around EUR 20m to deploy, considers fund volume and investment period increase
Slovak state-backed VC fund expects to invest in 25-30 companies with EUR 500,000 to EUR 4.8m to deploy per round
Spire Capital Partners holds EUR 57m first close for debut digital/tech fund
CEE-focused sponsor has a EUR 100m hard-cap for its first fund and will deploy EUR 7m-EUR 15m tickets
MCI Capital hires two new investment partners to expand team’s expertise
Tomasz Mrozowski and Pawel Sikorski joined the Polish firm over the course of Q1 2023
ACP exits Akomex in MBO deal following three-year holding period
Paper packaging company’s revenue increased by 70% and EBITDA nearly doubled during ACP’s investment period