ROPEA
Is an independent, non-profit organisation, promoting the interests of the Romanian Private Equity and Venture Capital industry. We collaborate to provide capital, unlock potential, grow businesses and deliver enhanced returns to investors.
ROPEA was initially established as SEEPEA – the South Eastern Europe’s Private Equity Association - in 2005, with a regional role to educate and foster better understanding of the importance of private equity to the SEE economies, in support of entrepreneurship, innovation and development.
As private equity & venture capital grew more important within the SEE countries, the Association became country focused since 2019 and represents the interest of Romanian private equity and venture capital industry.
Our mission
ROPEA's mission is to interconnect the Private Equity and Venture Capital community, assist in the development of Private Equity and Venture Capital industries and represent their interests. We also aim to improve the efficiency of the sector by increasing its awareness and widening access to it, proving the positive role of our industry in the Romanian economy.
Our objectives
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To increase awareness and understanding of the Private Equity and Venture Capital industry among potential investees.
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To interconnect the Private Equity and Venture Capital community by facilitating the interaction, sharing experience and networking among its members and key industry participants.
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To assist the development and improve the efficiency of the Private Equity and Venture Capital industry.
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To inform our members about significant initiatives and proposed changes to the legal, tax and regulatory environment initiative in PE/VC market.
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To prove the positive role of our industry in the development of individual companies and Romanian economy in general.
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To share industry research, statistics, best practice methodologies and PE approaches.
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To represent the interests of our members in relation with the media, state and local authorities, investees and other parties.
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To collaborate with relevant national and European bodies to improve the prospects of Private Equity and Venture Capital and to support the development of the entrepreneurial spirit.