Organization · Private Equity
Sycamore
Sycamore is a private equity investment firm focused on value creation in Central and Eastern Europe, the CIS, and Russia, specializing in club deals ranging from EUR 25 to EUR 100 million.
Overview
What Sycamore does
What Sycamore is
Sycamore is a private equity investment firm focused on value creation in Central and Eastern Europe, the CIS, and Russia, specializing in club deals ranging from EUR 25 to EUR 100 million.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Private Equity
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 4, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Sycamore as a funder
Investment thesis
Sycamore targets investment opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe, the CIS, and Russia, focusing on company turnaround and restructuring. The firm employs a hands-on approach, often taking active roles in management.
Focus narrative
Sycamore invests in various sectors within Central and Eastern Europe, the CIS, and Russia. The firm targets investment opportunities that allow for company turnaround and restructuring, utilizing its network and core competencies. The investment strategy includes a hands-on approach, with the team often taking active roles in the management of portfolio companies.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $27,000,000–$108,000,000
Focus and fit
- Regions
- Central & Eastern Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 5
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: European Lingerie Group: A parent company for Lauma Fabrics, Felina International, and Dessus-Dessous, focusing on the lingerie industry with a combined revenue exceeding EUR 70 million. Selena Oil & Gas Holding: A Swedish oil and gas company with assets in the Perm region of Russia, focusing on oil field development and production. Silvano Fashion Group: An international lingerie wholesaler and retailer with a leading market position in Russia, previously listed on the Tallinn and Warsaw Stock Exchanges. Latvijas Energoceltnieks (LEC): A Latvian energy and construction company specializing in power and infrastructure projects, known for reconstructing thermo electro stations. Mieszko: A Polish confectionery company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, previously part of Sycamore's portfolio.
Common questions
What to know about Sycamore
Upseed classifies Sycamore under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026
Known limits
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