Central East Europe / Tech
Poland's biggest lender PKO BP targets 1mn new clients via Allegro e-commerce deal
PKO BP, Poland's largest bank by assets, aims to gain 1mn new customers within three years through a new strategic partnership with e-commerce giant Allegro.
Revolut receives green light from central bank to launch Hungarian branch
Revolut has grown into a significant competitor for traditional Hungarian banks, particularly in foreign exchange and money transfers.
Defence conglomerate Czechoslovak Group acquires Serbian drone tech company MUST Solutions
CSG has been on a shopping spree propelled by its boosted sales following the Russian full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 as well as armed conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
Latvian fintech Eleving Group raises €275mn in oversubscribed bond issue
Proceeds to be used to refinance €150mn in existing bonds and to expand Eleving's loan portfolio.
4iG strikes strategic partnerships with UAE giants e&, Mubadala, EDGE Group during president’s official visit to Budapest
Deals to foster joint initiatives in digital infrastructure, telecommunications and strategic investments, with a particular focus on CEE, MENA and the Western Balkans.