Deloitte Private Equity Confidence Index maintains momentum to signal strong year ahead for Central Europe
The Index remains high, reflecting continued optimism, according to the latest Deloitte Central Europe Private Equity Confidence Survey.
Confidence among deal-doers in Central Europe remains strong, with the latest sentiment barometer revealing renewed belief in the region’s prospects for a strong 2026.
Respondents are positive about the economic outlook, with nearly half (46%) expecting conditions to improve, up from 24% in H1. As economic expectations typically steer the Index, this improvement is a key driver of overall confidence. There has also been a marked increase in expectations around the financial efficiency of investments, with over half (53%) anticipating improvement.
Investors are increasingly confident that market activity will rise in 2026, with 56% optimistic, up from just 28% previously. Only 8% expect activity to decline.
We are very encouraged to see confidence among the region’s deal-doers remain high. It is a testament to their experience in building businesses across cycles and ability to identify and realize opportunity as they create sustainable value in the companies they back,
says Jan Vomacka, Deloitte Partner and Private Equity Leader.
The financial support and expertise of seasoned private equity investors can deliver a step change in the growth of businesses, helping them expand geographically and boost revenues, profits and headcount as they create market leaders.
Optimism around the availability of debt finance is also increasing, further supporting confidence in expectations of a boost in investment activity. Over half (51%) expect leverage availability to rise — up from 41% in our previous Survey and marking the third consecutive semester of improvement. This confidence likely reflects a broadening of provision, with global credit funds joining local alternative debt providers to complement bank financing, supported by increased euro-denominated lending even in countries with sovereign currencies.
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