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CEE – THE REGION OF ASYMMETRIC OPPORTUNITIES
Small beginnings often carry the greatest potential.
THINK FIRST CAPITAL I’S TAKE ON THE LATEST REPORT ABOUT THE STATE OF PRIVATE EQUITY ACROSS CEE
Invest Europe, in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel, has just published its latest report on the state of private equity across Central and Eastern Europe in 2025 - and it's worth to read it.
Think First Capital I Reaches Key Milestone with Registration of Polish ASI Investment Structure
Think First Capital I becomes the first Macedonian private equity platform operating through a regulated Polish ASI structure, registered with the KNF as NOVARIS ASI.
On the Ground at Konferencja WallStreet 30: Think First Capital One in Karpacz
Think First Capital One joined the 30th Konferencja WallStreet in Karpacz — Poland's largest gathering for individual investors — for three days of conversations across the industry.
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CEE Is Starting to Back CEE: What a 56% Domestic Capital Share Really Means
In 2025, CEE-based investors supplied 56% of all capital raised for regional private equity — the highest share since 2019.
The Visibility Gap: Why CEE Private Equity Still Trails Europe on GDP Terms
CEE private equity investment was just 0.091% of regional GDP in 2025, against a European average of 0.558%. More visibility hasn't yet meant full pricing-in.
Beyond the Headline Number: Why CEE Private Equity Is Changing Shape, Not Shrinking
CEE private equity investment fell 8% in 2025. But exits rose 26%, growth capital rose 33%, and mid-market buyouts jumped 52% — a market maturing, not slowing.
