19:16 19 February 2025
Private equity eyes new deals in 2025
More than half (55%) of private equity funds in Central Europe plan to prioritize new investments this year, while 39% expect increased market activity, according to Deloitte’s latest Central Europe Private Equity Confidence Survey. Despite macroeconomic challenges, 63% of respondents see debt financing as stable, and nearly a third expect conditions to improve.
Poland remains the region’s top investment destination, favored by 95% of funds, followed by Romania (64%) and the Czech Republic (31%). The most attractive sectors include technology, media, and telecom (67%), life sciences and healthcare (63%), and energy (42%).
Challenges persist, with 52% of respondents noting fewer buyers for asset sales. Concerns include the war in Ukraine (81%) and slowing European growth (63%). However, private equity firms remain flexible, focusing on long-term opportunities while adapting to evolving market conditions.
