RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Private Equity in EU Accession Countries of Central and Eastern Europe
JF The Journal of Private Equity
FD Institutional Investor Journals
SP 32
OP 46
DO 10.3905/jpe.2004.412333
VO 7
IS 3
A1 Mike Wright
A1 Jonathan Kissane
A1 Andrew Burrows
YR 2004
UL https://pm-research.com/content/7/3/32.abstract
AB In 2004, a number of former communist countries will accede to the European Union. These countries have made considerable progress over the past decade in their transition to a market economy. Using interviews and archival data, we examine the prospects for development of private equity in CEE in terms of: Supply of Deal Opportunities; Demand for Private Equity; Infrastructure to Complete Deals; and Opportunities to Realize Gains. We find that, combined with existing professional services support and the blossoming of western-style capitalism, including additional deal sources and improved management practices, CEE private equity investors should find an enhanced environment for investment.