Poland
Darby appoints Podziewski head of Warsaw office
Darby Private Equity has appointed Arkadiusz (Arek) Podziewski principal and new head of its Warsaw office.
EI backs wind energy newco
Enterprise Investors has invested €40m in Polish wind farm newco Wento.
Krokus invests in LOTOS Parafiny
Krokus Private Equity has backed the MBO of LOTOS Parafiny from LOTOS Group.
Mid Europa buys Teresa Fryda Laboratory
Mid Europa Partners has acquired Dr. n. med. Teresa Fryda Laboratorium Medyczne Sp. Z o.o. (“Fryda”) as part of its plans to consolidate the Polish laboratory market.
Carlyle spin-out Resource doubles fund in top-up
The appeal of a handful of firms belies the dearth of LP appetite for private equity.
EXCLUSIVE: Abris hits €210m for CEE
Specialist CEE investor Abris Capital has reached a first close on €210m, unquote” has learned.
bmp invests in Instream Media
Venture capital investor bmp has acquired a 25.4% stake in video and network marketing company Instream Media.
Resource-backed Interchem acquires Polbita
CEE-focused Resource Partners' portfolio company Interchem has acquired Polbita, a Polish subsidiary of IWP International, from Strategic Value Partners (SVP).
Bmp exits Pomocni
bmp has sold its 17.24% stake in online childcare platform Pomocni to Edipresse Polska.
Mid Europa seeking funds, placement agent
The fundraising trail is heating up across Europe, with CEE no exception.
21 Partners set to launch Polish fund
21 Partners is looking to launch a dedicated Polish fund to take advantage of the investment opportunities it offers, according to reports.
April Fools'!
At least two mega-deals may flop. Are CEE vendors luring in private equity under false pretences?
Private equity funds team up in bid for Polkomtel
In the latest development of the Polkomtel sale, a number of private equity firms have joined forces to make bids for the company, according to reports.
CEE deals, LP interest on the rise
The market in Central & Eastern Europe is picking up, with more deals expected and more LPs ready to back them.
Central and Eastern Europe – A Continuing Opportunity
Nearly two decades of investment history, superior returns, a universe of experienced fund managers т yet Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is neglected by many LPs. Henry Potter and Peter Wolfers of Alpha Associates discuss the characteristics of the...
Enterprise Investors to close €57m XTB deal next week
Enterprise Investors is to close its expansion capital injection into Polish brokerage house X-Trade Brokers next week, unquote” has learned.
CEE market: Catching up fast
The unquote” Central and Eastern Europe Congress, held today in London, gave delegates a valuable insight into the reshaping of the PE landscape post-crisis, and the new investment opportunities arising as the region catches up fast on the way to recovery....
Montagu acquires Emitel for PLN 1.7bn
Montagu Private Equity has bought Polish terrestrial TV and radio broadcast infrastructure operator Emitel for PLN 1.7bn (€425m) from Telekomunikacja Polska Group.
Prospects for CEE: have your say
As Europe emerges from recession, what are the prospects for Central and Eastern Europe?
Mid Europa doubles its money on Aster sale
Mid Europa Partners has agreed to sell media and communication services business Aster to UPC Polska, an affiliate of Liberty Global Inc.
Resource Partners backs MAVIT Medical Center
Resource Partners has structured an undisclosed package of expansion funding to back the Polish private healthcare provider Centrum Medyczne MAVIT (MAVIT Medical Center).
Carlyle spin-out Resource closes debut fund
Despite challenging market conditions, successful fundraising in the CEE region is not out of reach, as Kimberly Romaine finds out.
Mid Europa acquires Med-Sport
Mid Europa has wholly acquired Polish healthcare services provider Med-Sport for an undisclosed amount.
Gimv invests €3m in DataContact
Gimv has provided Polish telemarketing services provider DataContact with €3m of growth capital funding.