EMSA Capital

Investor type

PE

Founded

1992

AUM

$100 M

Location

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 17 August, 2026

Profile

EMSA Capital is a private equity firm specializing in turnarounds and special situations across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Established in 1992, the firm has built a robust team with over 75 years of combined experience in investment and interim management, primarily within the CEE region. EMSA Capital is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with management teams to enhance operational performance and unlock value in their portfolio companies.

The firm invests in a wide array of sectors, offering financial capital for liquidity and recapitalization, alongside operational enhancements and performance improvement solutions. EMSA Capital currently manages its third fund, the CEE Special Situations Fund, which exceeds €93 million in capital. They focus on sectors that require turnaround strategies and special situation investments, emphasizing their capabilities in high-stakes investments.

Some of EMSA Capital's notable portfolio companies include BRAVO International Group, a technology and business services firm, Aplast, a producer of PVC profiles, windows, and doors, and FAMED Żywiec, a medical device company they recently divested. The firm takes pride in its strategic investment approach tailored to companies needing significant performance improvements.

Industry

Manufacturing Software Healthcare Services Business Services (B2B) Construction Financial Services Food and Beverage Industrial Medical Devices Retail Technology

Contacts

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Dorian Macovei Managing Director
Managing Director
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Michael Cullinane Director
Director
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FAQs about EMSA Capital

EMSA Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
EMSA Capital is located in Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
EMSA Capital was founded in 1992.
EMSA Capital invests in companies and startups in Manufacturing, Software, Healthcare Services, Business Services (B2B), Construction, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Industrial, Medical Devices, Retail, Technology.
EMSA Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe.
EMSA Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
EMSA Capital usually invests $50-100 m on average.
EMSA Capital has around $100m assets under management.
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