Tag Archives: EBRD

EBRD Secures €8 Million Loan to Empower Women-Led Businesses in Georgia

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with support from the European Union (EU) and Sweden, is extending an €8 million loan to ProCredit Bank in Georgia to boost lending to women-led micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises … Read the full press release

EBRD and EU-Funded Program Propel Alaska Hotel’s Sustainability Drive in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, with Solar Investment

(IN BRIEF) Nestled in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia’s popular health resort, the Alaska Hotel is attracting visitors with its renowned Armenian hospitality and a commitment to sustainability. With support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union … Read the full press release

Serbian Plastic Manufacturer Achieves 50-Year Milestone Amidst Growing Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) MNG Plastik Gogić, a family-owned plastic manufacturing company based in Indjija, Serbia, celebrates over 50 years of successful business operations. Specializing in plastic waste containers, bins, and stadium seats, the company exports to over 60 countries worldwide. With … Read the full press release

EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group Collaborate to Boost Solar Energy in Poland with €45 Million Joint Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Eiffel Investment Group are teaming up to advance solar energy development in Poland through a €45 million joint loan to PL-SUN Sp.z.o.o. This funding will support the construction of … Read the full press release

EBRD Hosts Western Balkans Investment Summit, Spotlighting Regional Potential

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) convened the Western Balkans Investment Summit 2024 in London, welcoming the heads of government from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The summit aimed to showcase … Read the full press release

EBRD Reinforces Commitment to Türkiye’s Tech Sector with Follow-On Investment in Dgpays

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has solidified its support for Türkiye’s burgeoning technology sector by investing in Dgpays, a rapidly expanding tech firm. Partnering with Truffle Capital, the EBRD’s follow-on investment in Dgpays underscores its … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €30 Million in Sustainable Real Estate Projects Across Baltic and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering sustainable real estate initiatives in the Baltic states and central and eastern Europe with a €30 million investment in UAB Urban Hub Holding, a joint venture with UAB … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €2.5 Million in Kyiv Medical University for New Campus Amidst Ukrainian Conflict

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is allocating €2.5 million to Kyiv Medical University (KMU) to establish a new campus in Poland, providing critical support amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. With a strategic focus on … Read the full press release

EBRD Hosts Western Balkans Investment Summit 2024 to Foster Regional Development and Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to convene the Western Balkans Investment Summit 2024 at its London headquarters, gathering prime ministers from six Western Balkans nations alongside international investors. Scheduled for February 26, the … Read the full press release

EBRD and Banque du Caire Partner to Empower MSMEs and Women Entrepreneurs in Egypt with US$50 Million Financing Package

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a financing package of US$50 million (€46 million) for Banque du Caire (BDC), a prominent Egyptian bank, aimed at bolstering support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €6 Million Loan to KAM for Expansion and Green Initiatives in North Macedonia

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €6 million loan agreement with KAM, a leading food retailer in North Macedonia, aimed at supporting the company’s expansion plans and green initiatives. KAM intends to utilize … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €10 Million to GapMinder Fund II to Foster Tech Innovation in Romania and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has allocated €10 million to GapMinder Fund II, managed by Romanian venture capital firm GapMinder, to support early-stage technology-driven companies primarily in Romania and other EBRD regions. This investment aims … Read the full press release

EBRD’s €22 Million Loan to Boost Tbilisi’s Waste Management System

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €22 million loan to Tbilservice Group, aimed at enhancing Tbilisi’s solid waste management and disposal system. This funding, co-financed by the Green Climate Fund, will facilitate the … Read the full press release

EBRD and Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan Finance Expansion of Atakent Business Hub in Almaty

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) collaborates with Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan (SBK) to support the expansion of Kazakhstan’s prominent conference hub, the Atakent Business Cooperation Centre in Almaty. Through a KZT 3 billion (US$ 6.6 million) … Read the full press release

Moldova’s Diaspora Returns to Drive Reform: A Strategic Initiative for European Integration

(IN BRIEF) Moldova’s aspiration for EU membership is met with the recognition of significant challenges in key sectors like energy, trade, and banking. In response, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) formulated the Reform Support Team (RST) program, … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €90 Million in Eko-Okna to Boost Polish Manufacturing Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering the growth of Poland’s manufacturing sector by providing a €90 million loan to Eko-Okna, a prominent producer of energy-efficient windows and doors in Poland. This investment will fund … Read the full press release

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Appoints Burkhard Kübel-Sorger as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of Burkhard Kübel-Sorger as its new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from July 1, 2024. Mr. Kübel-Sorger brings with him a wealth of … Read the full press release

EBRD and UniCredit Bulbank Partner to Support Tsenovo Solar Plant in Bulgaria

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to guarantee up to €25 million for a loan extended by UniCredit Bulbank to the Tsenovo solar plant in Bulgaria, marking the first greenfield renewable project financed under … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €10 Million in Baltic Venture Capital Fund to Boost Early-Stage Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is backing the growth of venture capital markets in the Baltic states by providing a €10 million investment in Practica Venture Capital III, managed by Lithuania-based venture capital manager Practica … Read the full press release

EBRD Funds Expansion of Azerbaijan’s Shipping Fleet for Enhanced Regional Trade Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is granting a $42 million (€38.71 million) loan to Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), a state-owned shipping company in Azerbaijan. ASCO plans to use the funds to acquire two Handysize … Read the full press release