CEE Equity Partners

Overview

A private equity firm specializing in investments across Central and Eastern Europe. Established in 2013, CEE Equity Partners serves as the investment advisor for two funds with committed capital exceeding $1.2 billion. The firm focuses on private equity investments in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, telecommunications, manufacturing, waste management, and high-tech and innovative businesses. The firm's investment strategy includes targeting greenfield and ready-to-build renewable energy projects, strong businesses or capital projects with capable partners, buy-outs, development capital, and asset-backed project finance deals. They typically seek a majority position with investments ranging from $20 million to $100 million. Their geographical focus spans countries including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. CEE Equity Partners emphasizes a collaborative approach and building relationships, earning a reputation as 'good people to partner with.' Their Value Enhancement Team proactively engages with each investment, starting before closing and continuing until exit, focusing on establishing best practices in corporate governance, implementing operational efficiencies, and initiating agreed ESG improvements. The firm is regulated as an alternative investment fund management company by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).

Investment Focus

• Majority position
• Investment between $20 million and $100 million
• Cash-generating business with a solid business model
• Asset-backed investments