Nearly 54% of private equity funds from CEE looking for new investments
Over half (54%) of private equity funds in Central and Eastern Europe plan to focus on new investments in the next six months, and 39% expect larger-scale deals, according to Deloitte’s Central Europe Private Equity Confidence Survey. Established companies are seen as the most attractive targets (55%), while interest in start-ups fell to 5%. Improving debt financing availability supports this optimism, with 41% of respondents expecting better conditions—the highest in a decade.
Deloitte’s Confidence Index rose to 133 points, well above the historical average of 116. Most respondents (61%) foresee stable market activity, with 40% expecting higher investment returns. Poland, the region’s largest economy, is forecast to maintain steady growth in 2025–2026.
Deloitte: "The authors of the study point out that despite the uncertainty associated with international trade policy, Central Europe maintains a growth rate exceeding forecasts for the entire European Union. Poland—as the largest economy in the region—is to continue stable development in the years 2025-2026, driven by investment and private consumption."
