The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on M&A activity

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In this episode, we are exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on M&A activity in the CEE/SEE region. We will discuss the economic impact of the pandemic with representatives of leading corporates and private equity and venture capital players involved in M&A activities.

Laurentiu Ciocirlan, Managing Partner, Equiliant Capital, an investment fund focusing on SMEs, discusses the outlook with Razvan Popa, Partner and Co-head of Kinstellar’s firm-wide Private Equity Sector. The conversation explores the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the global and Romanian business environment, the challenges that some sectors and SMEs face, and touches on Equiliant Capital’s investment strategy and on what entrepreneurs should consider to best survive this difficult period.