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
BlackPeak Capital Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Southeast Europe Growth Equity Fund II
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Private Equity (PE)
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Digital
E-commerce/Marketplace
Healthcare Services
CleanTech
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Late Stage (Series C+)
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Europe
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$10-50 m
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November 2026
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