Profile

BlackPeak Capital is a private equity investor based in Sofia, established in 2014 by Rossen Ivanov and Ivailo Gospodinov. The firm focuses on growth equity investments, primarily in Southeast and Central Europe. They have a team with extensive experience in M&A and corporate finance, with offices in Sofia, Bucharest, Zagreb, Belgrade, Ljubljana, and Vienna. BlackPeak Capital distinguishes itself by taking a generalist approach, investing in companies with high growth potential, and supporting them through strategic growth and consolidation opportunities.

BlackPeak Capital invests in a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, healthcare, digitalisation, and sustainability. They provide growth capital in the range of €7 million to €20 million per transaction, focusing on regions such as Southeast Europe, including Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, and Serbia. The firm has raised over €280 million in commitments across three funds, and investors include institutions like the European Investment Fund, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the International Finance Corporation.

Notable investments in BlackPeak Capital's portfolio include Alcatraz - facial biometric authentication, Fasal Bio - renewable composite materials developer, Affinity - elderly care services provider, and Kafeterija - specialty coffee chain. The firm prioritizes investments in export-oriented companies and those with a strong niche or leadership position in the market.

Industry

Fintech Consumer Products Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services SaaS Energy CleanTech ClimateTech

BlackPeak Capital Funds

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Southeast Europe Growth Equity Fund II
Private Equity (PE)
Digital
E-commerce/Marketplace
Healthcare Services
CleanTech
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$10-50 m
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November 2026

Contacts

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Rossen Ivanov Managing Partner
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Niklas Pichler Managing Partner
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FAQs about BlackPeak Capital

BlackPeak Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
BlackPeak Capital is located in Sofia, Sofia Capital, Bulgaria.
BlackPeak Capital was founded in 2014.
BlackPeak Capital invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Consumer Products, Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, SaaS, Energy, CleanTech, ClimateTech.
BlackPeak Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe.
BlackPeak Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
BlackPeak Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
BlackPeak Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-11-09
Yes, BlackPeak Capital is impact investor.
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