HVCA Equity Thursday with O3 Partners: Secondary investment activity in CEE.
2026 03 12
Unlocking Liquidity in CEE: How Secondaries Are Reshaping Private Capital in 2026
As global private markets push toward record secondary volumes in 2026—with transaction activity surging and secondaries emerging as a vital liquidity engine amid extended hold periods and distribution pressures—Central and Eastern Europe is stepping into the spotlight.
The next HVCA Equity Thursday, partnered with O3 Partners, dives straight into this dynamic: Secondary Investment Activity in CEE.
In a landscape where liquidity needs, evolving fund dynamics, and shifting investor priorities are accelerating secondary transactions, CEE is seeing growing momentum. Global secondaries are on track for yet another record year (building on 2025's highs of over $200–240 billion), and our region is increasingly part of this trend—offering new pathways for portfolio optimisation, structured exits, and value c
Our Expert Panel
Dr. Péter Oszkó, Managing Partner, O3 Partners — bringing deep experience from crisis management, public finance, and scaling regional VC/PE platforms.
Kristóf Székely, ex-VC partner with a strong CEE network — expert in business development, negotiations, and practical exit strategies.
Elemér Eszter, Managing Partner, Impact Ventures & founder of THBE (Impact Investors Association Hungary) — championing impact ecosystems and innovative liquidity solutions.
The panel will unpack real-world transactions from both sides:
Sell-side perspectives (GP-led continuation vehicles, structured exits)
Buy-side insights (dedicated secondary funds delivering liquidity)
Key Topics We'll Explore
→ LP-led and GP-led structures in action
→ Real exit experiences across CEE
→ How secondaries influence fund lifecycles, pricing, and value creation
→ The strategic role of secondaries in navigating our region's evolving private capital landscape
This is a prime opportunity for GPs, LPs, fund managers, investors, and ecosystem players to gain actionable insights—especially as CEE benefits from broader global tailwinds like improved financing conditions and rising interest in regional opportunities.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 5:45 PM Registration | 6:00 PM Start | 7:30 PM Networking
Venue: Brody House, Budapest
Free admission for students (Please use STUDENT code)