East Capital

What is East Capital?

East Capital is an asset management firm that specializes in emerging and frontier market investment strategies, with a focus on Eastern Europe, including Russia and other CIS countries. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, they invest primarily in real estate projects, the financial sector, and banks, utilizing growth capital.

They have a deep commitment to understanding the long-term macroeconomic development and growth of the financial sector in their target regions. East Capital adopts a hands-on approach, centered around active ownership and in-depth local market knowledge.

Fundamental analysis and frequent company visits underlie their investment strategy. Evaluation of ESG-related risks and opportunities is integral to their process, reflecting their stance as a responsible investor.

In addition to Eastern Europe, their portfolio encompasses investments across various industries, including Software, IT & TMT, BioTech, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, Retail & E-Commerce, IoT & Wearables, A.I. & Big Data, Web Security & Privacy, Insurance & InsurTech, Payments, Real Estate & Construction, Life Science, and Oncology.

They offer a diverse range of funds such as Balkan, China, Global Emerging Markets, Sustainable, Global Frontier Markets, Multi-Strategi, and New Europe, catering to different investor needs. Their website showcases their insight and expertise with reports and expert comments on market outlooks and their investment achievements, emphasizing their focus on generating strong alpha for their unitholders. With a minimum and maximum investment capacity of €13,020,000, East Capital aims to leverage their extensive regional expertise and responsible investment philosophy to achieve robust long-term results for their clients.