TY - JOUR T1 - Private Equity in EU Accession Countries of Central and Eastern Europe JF - The Journal of Private Equity SP - 32 LP - 46 DO - 10.3905/jpe.2004.412333 VL - 7 IS - 3 AU - Mike Wright AU - Jonathan Kissane AU - Andrew Burrows Y1 - 2004/05/31 UR - https://pm-research.com/content/7/3/32.abstract N2 - In 2004, a number of former communist countries will accede to the European Union. These countries have made considerable progress over the past decade in their transition to a market economy. Using interviews and archival data, we examine the prospects for development of private equity in CEE in terms of: Supply of Deal Opportunities; Demand for Private Equity; Infrastructure to Complete Deals; and Opportunities to Realize Gains. We find that, combined with existing professional services support and the blossoming of western-style capitalism, including additional deal sources and improved management practices, CEE private equity investors should find an enhanced environment for investment. ER -