Private Equity Confidence Survey Central Europe
Another Strong Year Ahead
The Private Equity Confidence Survey has been tracking the changing moods in the Central European investment community every six months since 2003. We now present to you the 46th edition, in which we introduce the main findings of our survey.
The latest Central European Private Equity Confidence Index (CE Private Equity Confidence Survey Index) reached a value of 135, significantly above the historical average of 116. This result not only underscores the long-term importance of the experience and expertise that the private equity investor community in the region offers, but also suggests that the optimistic mood should persist into 2026.
Central European Private Equity Confidence Index: Key Findings
Survey respondents express strong optimism particularly regarding the economic outlook. Nearly half of them (46%) expect an improvement in conditions. This is a significant increase compared to 24% from the previous survey conducted in the first half of 2025. Given that economic expectations are usually a key indicator of the index, this improvement has a fundamental impact on overall investor confidence. Their expectations in terms of financial efficiency of investments are also growing significantly, with more than half of respondents (53%) anticipating its growth.
The positive mood directly translates into a willingness to trade. Investors increasingly believe that market activity will grow this year. In this regard, 56% of respondents express optimism, while in the previous period only 28% of investors had such expectations. Only 8% of respondents predict a deterioration in the situation, i.e., a decline in market activity.
According to the current Private Equity Confidence Index, optimism regarding the availability of debt financing is also growing, further strengthening expectations of higher investment activity. 51% of respondents anticipate an improvement in credit availability. In the previous survey, only 41% of respondents expressed such positivity. Expectations in this regard have been improving for the third period, a total of 18 months in a row. This optimism likely reflects a broader financing offer, with global credit funds joining traditional banks and local alternative credit providers. The volume of loans denominated in euros is also increasing, even in countries with their own national currency.
We are very pleased that confidence among investors in the Central European region remains high and continues to grow. It reflects not only their rich experience in developing companies across economic cycles but also their ability to recognize and seize opportunities in creating sustainable value in the companies they invest in,
says Jan Vomacka, Deloitte Partner and Private Equity Leader.
Financial support and expertise from experienced private equity investors can significantly support company growth – helping them expand into new markets, increase their revenues and profitability, expand the existing team, and overall move them among market leaders.
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