ProjectCEE

About Project CEE

Local Access. International Perspective.

Project CEE is an independent private M&A and deal origination platform focused on Poland and Central & Eastern Europe.

We work at the intersection of private business ownership and investment capital — identifying acquisition opportunities, establishing direct dialogue with business owners and supporting the development of cross-border transactions.

Why Project CEE

Private Businesses Require a Different Approach.

Many established businesses across Central & Eastern Europe remain privately owned, founder-led and outside formal M&A processes.

At the same time, international and domestic investors increasingly look beyond broadly marketed opportunities in search of businesses that fit specific strategic and financial criteria.

Project CEE was created to help bridge this gap — connecting local private business ownership with appropriate investment capital through focused research, direct dialogue and discreet origination.

Private Business Owners

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Investment Capital

Our Approach

Built Around Access, Relevance and Discretion.

  1. 01

    Local Market Access

    We focus on privately held businesses in markets where local context, language and direct owner access can materially influence the origination process.

  2. 02

    Direct Origination

    We do not rely exclusively on businesses already formally marketed for sale. Where appropriate, we identify and approach owners directly.

  3. 03

    Cross-Border Perspective

    We help international investors navigate fragmented local markets while giving business owners access to a broader universe of potential counterparties.

  4. 04

    Selective Engagement

    We favour focused acquisition criteria and relevant introductions over high-volume distribution.

  5. 05

    Confidentiality

    Discretion is fundamental when working with private business owners, shareholder situations and acquisition strategies.

Leadership

Entrepreneurial Experience. Direct Involvement.

Project CEE is led by an entrepreneur with over 20 years of practical business experience across company development, ownership, corporate projects and transactions.

This background brings an owner-level perspective to our work. We understand that private transactions are not purely financial exercises — they involve businesses built over many years, shareholder objectives, operational realities and often complex personal considerations.

Project CEE's leadership is directly involved in investor relationships, conversations with business owners, acquisition origination and the coordination of cross-border projects. Over the years, this experience has included involvement in numerous business projects and corporate transactions, providing a practical understanding of how companies, owners and investors approach important strategic decisions.

Our model remains deliberately hands-on and relationship-driven. Clients and counterparties engage directly with decision-makers throughout the process.

How We Operate

Built Around the Transaction.

Different transactions require different capabilities.

Project CEE provides a central point for origination, owner dialogue and project coordination. Where specialist expertise is required, the relevant legal, tax, financial, accounting or other professional advisers can be involved according to the needs of the specific situation.

Project CEE

  • Deal Origination
  • Owner Access
  • Investor Dialogue
  • Project Coordination
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Independent Advisers

  • Legal
  • Tax
  • Financial
  • Accounting
  • Corporate

Specialist professional services may be provided by appropriately qualified independent advisers.

Regional Focus

Poland at the Centre of Our CEE Focus.

Poland is our primary operational market and the starting point for many of our investor, business-owner and market-entry activities.

Depending on the mandate and nature of the project, our scope may extend to selected markets across Central & Eastern Europe, with appropriate local coordination where required.

Core Market
Poland
Regional Focus
Central & Eastern Europe
  • Poland01
  • Czech Republic02
  • Slovakia03
  • Hungary04
  • Romania05
  • Estonia06
  • Latvia07
  • Lithuania08

Our Principles

How We Approach Private Transactions.

01

Discretion Over Publicity

Private transactions often require controlled communication rather than unnecessary market exposure.

02

Relevance Over Volume

The objective is not to create the largest possible list of contacts, but to identify the parties most relevant to a specific situation.

03

Direct Dialogue

Where possible, we favour direct communication with business owners, investors and decision-makers.

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Local Context Matters

Central & Eastern Europe is not a single homogeneous market. Ownership structures, business culture and transaction dynamics differ between countries.

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Long-Term Relationships

Not every conversation needs to result in an immediate transaction. Building trusted relationships with owners and investors is part of developing a private market network.

Who We Work With

Two Sides of the Same Market.

Investors

Looking to Acquire?

We support investors seeking privately held businesses in Poland and Central & Eastern Europe through focused acquisition research and direct owner outreach.

For InvestorsSubmit Acquisition Criteria

Business Owners

Considering Your Options?

We provide business owners with a confidential environment to explore a sale, investor, succession or other ownership transition.

For Business OwnersStart a Confidential Conversation

Let's Start a Conversation.

Whether you are looking to acquire a business, considering the future of your company or planning a market entry, an initial conversation can help determine the appropriate next step.

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