Poland
Enterprise Investors backs United Oilfield Services
Polish private equity firm Enterprise Investors (EI) has taken a minority stake in Polish oil services company United Oilfield Services for $28m.
CEE activity: bottomed out?
Next week’s CEE unquote” Congress will reveal reader sentiment for CEE prospects.
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 signs first Turkish deal
Mid Europa has done its first deal in Turkey with the backing of Kent Hospital Group.
Montagu loses two directors
Just a few months after closing what many call Europe’s most impressive fund of the year, Montagu is waving goodbye to two directors, unquote” has learned from sources close to the fund.
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?
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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 – 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?