# BlackPeak closes €125 million for Southeast European growth investments

_Published Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM EST · Capital · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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BlackPeak Capital announced a €125 million first close for its second Southeast Europe growth equity fund, providing capital for companies in Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia and Serbia. Its investment themes include e-commerce, healthcare, digitalisation and sustainability.

The fund plans to invest €7-20 million per transaction and take significant minority or majority stakes in 10 to 12 companies. Backers include the European Investment Fund, which committed €35 million, the EBRD with €30 million and IFC with €20 million.

BlackPeak targets €150 million, with a €200 million hard cap, and expects its first investments at the beginning of 2027.

## Sources

- [EU-Startups](https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/11/bulgarias-blackpeak-capital-reaches-e125-million-first-close-for-new-southeast-europe-growth-fund/)

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