In Romania, the sector of healthcare services is expected to attract the highest level of investor interest in 2026, followed by energy, utilities & recycling, a sector that has climbed sharply in private equity funds’ rankings of preferred investment areas, the Roland Berger European Private Equity Outlook 2026 shows. The sector of consumer goods and retail, which previously ranked among private equity funds’ preferred ones, is also continuing to lose some of its appeal amid macroeconomic uncertainty and pressure on consumer spending. Despite a significant deterioration in the macroeconomic environment compared with previous years and increased political uncertainty, private equity funds active in Romania continue to show an appetite for new investments, the report shows. However, levels of maturity vary, and the strategies adopted differ significantly,” Alina Florean, Senior Manager at Roland Berger Romania, said. The Romania & CEE Focus Report complements the 2026 edition of the Roland Berger European Private Equity Outlook.