Buyout Central Europe (BCE)

BCE specializes in Central and Eastern European private equity fundraising, bringing deep regional expertise and LP relationships that are difficult for international firms to replicate. Founded in 2007 and based in Munich, BCE has become the go-to placement agent for CEE-focused fund managers.

Overview

• Structure: Independent regional specialist
• Founded: 2007
• Headquarters: Munich, Germany
• Geographic Focus: Central and Eastern Europe
• Minimum Fund Size: €50M+

Specializations

Geographic Coverage:

• Central Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia)
• Eastern Europe (Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary)
• Emerging Europe markets
• Pan-European funds with CEE component

Strategy Focus:

• Private equity buyouts
• Growth capital
• Small to mid-market funds

Competitive Advantages

Regional Expertise

• Deep CEE market knowledge
• Understanding of regional dynamics
• Local market intelligence
• Cultural and language capabilities

LP Relationships

• European institutions allocating to CEE
• Development finance institutions (EBRD, IFC)
• Regional family offices
• Local institutional investors

Track Record

• 15+ years CEE fundraising experience
• Market cycles and regional expertise
• Established reference base

Fee Structure

• Success Fees: 2-3% of capital raised
• Minimum Fund Size: €50M+
• Regional market-appropriate terms

Ideal Client Profile

Best suited for:

• CEE-focused fund managers
• Regional buyout and growth funds
• Funds €50-500M
• Managers requiring regional expertise

Not appropriate for:

• Western European only strategies
• Large pan-European funds
• Non-CEE focused managers

Conclusion

BCE's specialized focus on Central and Eastern European private equity makes it the clear choice for fund managers targeting the CEE region. The firm's deep regional expertise, local LP relationships, and 15+ year track record provide unmatched capabilities for CEE fundraising.