We are pleased to share that CVI has been shortlisted for the Debtwire Private Credit Forum Europe 2026 Awards in two categories:

• Direct Lending Manager of the Year: Non-sponsored deals
• European Small-cap Direct Lending: Manager of the Year

CVI ranked:

• No. 1 in Europe for Small-Cap Direct Lending  (for the second consecutive year), with 25 transactions and a 13% market share
• No. 1 in European Non-Sponsored Direct Lending, with 24 transactions and a 10% market share

The nominations reflect the areas in which CVI has consistently built its expertise: financing small and medium-sized companies and providing flexible debt solutions directly to entrepreneurs in Central Europe.

Thank you to our investors, partners, advisors, portfolio companies and the entire CVI team for your trust and continued cooperation.

Read more about the ranking here:

https://community.ionanalytics.com/debtwire-private-credit-forum-and-awards-europe-2026/shortlist