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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.
