Competitiveness
This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.
Show subcategories ▾
Spotlight issue
M&A market in CEE region undergoing correction, three quarters of investors intend to continue in acquisitions
The mergers and acquisitions market was fundamentally affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Central and Eastern Europe region will evidently experience a “lean year” following record periods. While 726 significant transactions at a value of 42.3 billion euros were carried out in the region in 2019, according to the international study “Mazars Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A Report 2019/2020”, this year the acquisition market, according to experts and investors, will develop similarly as in the period of the previous financial crisis in 2008 due to the effects of the pandemic.
View more
Twitter
Linkedin
Facebook
Google+
PCB: Project "Make Yourself at Home in Prague" With Free Admission Starts in July
Project "Make Yourself at Home in Prague" to support the restart of Prague tourism was unanimously approved this week by the City Council. The aim of the project is to support tourism in the capital and make the stay of visitors more attractive. A benefit point system will be used for this purpose, which will enable visitors to use points for free admission to the participating attraction (museum, gallery etc.).
View more
Czech Private Equity and Venture Capital Market: Growing Activity of Local Players
In 2019, the number of companies funded by private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) funds increased for the third consecutive year. That confirmed the trend of growing activity of local funds and their investment appetite in the CEE region. Fundraising activities generated almost EUR 100 million and compared to the record year 2018, the volume of divestments decreased by more than half, to EUR 80 million. This follows from CVCA 2019 Private Equity Report prepared jointly by Deloitte and Czech Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (CVCA). Although the Covid-19 pandemic thwarted optimistic expectations for 2020, the investment activities of Czech funds continue, albeit carefully, even at present.
View more
