Central Europe Private Equity Confidence Survey (Deloitte Poland)

Summary

• The Deloitte Central European Private Equity Confidence Survey Index score rose to 135, remaining above its historical average of 116.p.4
• Optimism for market activity in 2026 reached 56%, up significantly from 28% in the previous survey.p.5
• Nearly half of respondents (46%) expect the economic climate to improve, compared to 24% in H1.p.5
• Debt availability expectations increased, with 51% expecting debt finance availability to rise, up from 41% in the prior period.p.9
• Over half of market participants (53%) expect the financial efficiency of their investments to improve.p.13
• A majority of respondents (61%) expect market leaders to generate the strongest competition among dealmakers.p.15

Key insights

1. The CE Private Equity Confidence Survey Index climbed to 135, staying well above its historical average of 116.p.4
2. Central European economies continue to outpace wider European Union growth forecasts, with GDP in Poland projected to accelerate to 3.5% in 2026.p.8
3. Confidence in debt finance availability reached a decade high, with 51% anticipating an increase.p.9
4. Invalda INVL closed INVL Private Equity Fund II at €410 million, making it the largest fund ever raised in the Baltics.p.10
5. Half of the surveyed investors (50%) intend to buy more assets in the upcoming period.p.14
6. Abris Capital Partners completed the sale of Aures Holding to EP Equity Investment, a company generating €1.25 billion in revenues.p.15
7. More than half of respondents (57%) expect vendor pricing expectations to stay the same over the next 12 months.p.16
8. Regarding US fiscal changes, 61% of respondents believe conditions will settle and usher in greater certainty.p.18