ProjectCEE

Private M&A · Central & Eastern Europe

Connecting International Capital with Private European Businesses.

We identify and originate private acquisition opportunities for international investors seeking established businesses across Central and Eastern Europe.

  • Poland
  • ·Czech Republic
  • ·Slovakia
  • ·Baltics
  • ·Romania
  • ·Hungary

Our Approach

Local Access.
International Perspective.

Many attractive privately held businesses never enter a formal sale process.

Our role is to connect international investors with established businesses across Central and Eastern Europe through focused market research, direct owner outreach and confidential deal origination.

01

Proprietary Deal Sourcing

We identify businesses aligned with specific acquisition criteria, including opportunities outside traditional sale processes.

02

Direct Owner Access

We approach founders, shareholders and business owners directly and confidentially to assess potential transaction interest.

03

Local Execution

We support the local transaction process and coordinate with appropriate legal, tax, financial and specialist advisers where required.

For Investors

A Local Origination Partner
for Central & Eastern Europe.

We work with international investors seeking control, majority or strategic investments in privately held businesses across the region.

  • Family Offices
  • Private Equity
  • Search Funds
  • Strategic Buyers
  • Holding Companies
  • Entrepreneurs & Private Investors
Geography
Central & Eastern Europe
Company Profile
Established, privately held businesses
Transaction Type
Majority and full acquisitions
Approach
Mandate-driven and off-market sourcing

Acquisition Process

From Investment Criteria to Owner Conversation.

  1. 01

    Define

    We establish the investor's acquisition criteria, strategic priorities and transaction parameters.

  2. 02

    Map

    We research the relevant market and identify businesses aligned with the mandate.

  3. 03

    Originate

    We approach selected owners directly and confidentially.

  4. 04

    Qualify

    We assess preliminary owner interest and strategic fit.

  5. 05

    Connect

    Qualified opportunities progress to direct discussions and the appropriate transaction process.

For Business Owners

Considering the Future
of Your Business?

A decision involving the ownership of a business is rarely only about price.

Whether you are actively considering a sale, evaluating succession options or simply exploring what the future could look like, we provide a confidential environment for an initial conversation.

Discuss Your Business Confidentially

No obligation. Confidential initial discussion.

Confidential
Initial discussions are handled discreetly and without public marketing.
Selective
We focus on identifying appropriate investors rather than distributing opportunities indiscriminately.
Owner-Focused
We recognise that continuity, employees, legacy and future development may matter alongside valuation.

Regional Focus

Local Knowledge Across
Central & Eastern Europe.

Our primary focus is privately held businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, with Poland serving as a core market and gateway to the wider region.

  • Poland01
  • Czech Republic02
  • Slovakia03
  • Estonia04
  • Latvia05
  • Lithuania06
  • Romania07
  • Hungary08

Market Entry

Establish. Acquire. Operate.

For international entrepreneurs and businesses entering Central and Eastern Europe, we can coordinate selected corporate and market-entry requirements alongside acquisition support.

Explore Market Entry
  • Corporate establishment
  • Corporate administration
  • Local adviser coordination
  • Acquisition support

Insights

Perspectives on Private M&A in Central & Eastern Europe.

Looking to Acquire
in Central & Eastern Europe?

Tell us what you are looking for. We can begin by reviewing your acquisition criteria and determining where our local origination capabilities may add value.