What question did this study set out to answer?

The research examines the resilience of private equity in Central and Eastern Europe and the implications of negative dry powder.

June 3, 2026

Snapshots of The Puzzle of Negative Dry Powder: The Case of Private Equity in Central and Eastern Europe

Key Points

The research examines the resilience of private equity in Central and Eastern Europe and the implications of negative dry powder.
Review of original PMR-published research papers.
Analysis of private equity trends in Central and Eastern Europe.
Evaluation of dry powder conditions in comparison to other markets.
Private equity in Central and Eastern Europe remains resilient despite negative dry powder.
Negative dry powder indicates the region may be under-fundraised.
This contrasts with capital overhang situations observed in other private equity markets.

Abstract

Quickly apply original, key PMR-published papers with Snapshots—a short article companion that distills PMR research into compressed, digestible takeaways, so you can put the paper’s core ideas to work in your investment process—fast. This Snapshot article is based on research arguing that private equity in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has stayed relatively resilient, and its negative dry powder suggests the region may be under-fundraised rather than facing the capital overhang seen in many other private equity markets.

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