MCI Capital’s exit from IAI has been shortlisted in the “Central and Eastern European Deal of the Year” category at the prestigious Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2026.The Real Deals awards are among the most respected recognitions in the European private equity industry, honoring transactions distinguished by their scale, complexity, and strategic significance. The inclusion of the MCI–IAI transaction on the shortlist highlights its exceptional nature amid the limited deal activity in the CEE region in 2025.
“We are pleased that the IAI exit has been shortlisted by Real Deals. It was one of the few large-scale private equity transactions completed in the CEE region in 2025, confirming both the quality of the asset and the strength of investment opportunities linked to the Polish and broader CEE markets,” said Tomasz Czechowicz, Founder & Managing Partner of MCI Capital.
During MCI’s investment period, IAI Group underwent dynamic growth, evolving from a local leader into a regional SaaS provider for e-commerce. The company significantly expanded its scale of operations, product portfolio, and geographic footprint. The consistent execution of a long-term value creation strategy resulted in one of the largest exits in MCI Capital’s history, completed through the sale of IAI Group to global private equity firm Montagu Private Equity.