The latest Private Debt Investor report on Europe sheds light on the evolving private credit landscape in Central and Eastern Europe, with insights from Marcin Leja, Partner and CEO at CVI.

Commenting on the growth potential in the region, Marcin notes that Poland’s strong economic performance and structural demand for financing are fuelling momentum for private credit. “Banks are still not keen to finance small and medium-sized enterprises” he says, adding that this leaves significant room for private lenders.

He highlights that CVI is raising its second institutional private credit vehicle with strong interest from domestic and international investors focused on the CEE region. Marcin points out that sponsorless transactions are a major part of the market: “The pan-European funds have started to understand that it is a bit of a different game to play in CEE private credit.”

The full article is available in Private Debt Investor’s May issue here: LINK