Private equity dealings experiencing surge during the initial part of 2025, as per recent research findings
In the first half of 2025, Romania's private equity landscape has seen a significant surge, with a 14% increase in transactions compared to the same period in 2024. This growth is particularly evident in the healthcare sector, which has emerged as the most dynamic, recording the highest number of acquisitions and exits.
According to a recent study by Roland Berger, the healthcare sector's attractiveness stems from its potential for expansion into adjacent areas like dental care and veterinary services. Notable deals include the acquisition of Regina Maria by Finnish group Mehiläinen, backed by CVC, reportedly worth €1.3 billion.
Approximately 60% of exit transactions in Romania over the past 2.5 years have been to strategic investors, indicating a maturing market with strong growth prospects. This trend continues in 2025, with approximately 60% of exits targeting companies with annual revenues of over €100 million.
The healthcare sector's dominance is not limited to Romania. Across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the IT and Healthcare sectors accounted for approximately 60% of all private equity transactions in the first half of 2025. The Adriatic region experienced a record increase (+160%) in PE activity, while the UK, Nordic countries, Greece, Lithuania, and Turkey also saw significant increases.
However, not all sectors in CEE have experienced growth. Consumer Goods & Retail and Business Services & Logistics saw a sharp decline. Despite this, positive trends were observed in the Czech Republic (+38%) and Poland (+4%), with deal volumes remaining constant in Bulgaria and decreasing in Hungary and Slovakia.
Alina Florean, Senior Manager at Roland Berger Romania, highlighted the increase in private equity transactions and the maturation of the Romanian market. She noted that the market's maturation is indicated by the fact that approximately 60% of the exits in the last two and a half years were to strategic investors, indicating Romania's solid medium and long-term growth prospects.
This surge in private equity activity in Romania is a testament to the country's attractiveness for investors and its potential for continued growth in the healthcare sector and beyond.
- The surge in private equity transactions in Romania, particularly in the healthcare sector, is not only indicative of the sector's potential for expansion into adjacent areas like dental care and veterinary services, but also a financial opportunity for strategic investors.
- The maturation of the Romanian market, as shown by the trend of approximately 60% of exits being to strategic investors, has attracted substantial finance from investors, making Romania an attractive destination for private equity transactions.
