Enterprise Investors Fund IX closes at EUR 340 million
Funding | May 06, 2025 | Enterprise Investors Sp Zoo
Enterprise Investors, a leading private equity firm in Central and Eastern Europe, announced the final closing of Enterprise Investors Fund IX (EIF IX) at EUR 340 million. The fund successfully attracted commitments from a diversified investor base, including over 60% from commercial investors and, notably for the first time, Polish institutional and private investors. This reflects growing confidence in private equity within Poland. The remaining commitments were secured from development finance partners such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). EIF IX focuses on markets in Poland and the broader CEE region, targeting fast-growing sectors like technology, financial services, consumer products, and healthcare. Since its initial closing, EIF IX has made six investments in various companies that are now entering new markets in Europe through acquisitions. The fund underscores Enterprise Investors' strategy of supporting leading market players with significant growth potential.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Financial Services
- Technology and Healthcare
Geography
- Central and Eastern Europe – Enterprise Investors is focused on investing in the CEE region, supporting market leaders with growth potential in these countries.
- Poland – The fund attracted Polish institutional and private investors, indicating a significant focus and involvement within Poland.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article discusses the activities of a private equity firm and its fund-raising activities, highlighting investment strategies and the sectors targeted by the firm's investments.
- Financial Services – The involvement of commercial and institutional investors, as well as development finance partners, reflects the engagement of the financial services industry in the firm's fundraising efforts.
- Technology and Healthcare – EIF IX targets sectors like technology and healthcare, which are mentioned as key areas of investment focus for the fund.
Financials
- EUR 340 million – The total capital raised for Enterprise Investors Fund IX.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Investors | PE Firm/ Fund Manager | Company | A leading private equity firm in Central and Eastern Europe, managing the newly closed EIF IX fund. |
| EIF IX | Investment Fund | Company | The ninth investment fund managed by Enterprise Investors, closed at EUR 340 million. |
| European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) | Development Finance Partner | Company | One of the development finance partners supporting the fund. |
| International Finance Corporation (IFC) | Development Finance Partner | Company | A development finance partner contributing to the fund. |
| Jacek Siwicki | President of Enterprise Investors | Person | President who announced the closing of the fund and highlighted strategic achievements. |
| APS, eTravel, Expobud, Scan Lab, Sescom, Unity Care | Portfolio Companies | Companies | The initial portfolio companies invested in by EIF IX, spanning various industries and sectors. |