The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution established in 1991 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its primary mission is to foster economic development in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in the Middle East and Africa, by providing project financing to banks, industries, and businesses. The EBRD focuses on supporting new ventures and facilitating investments in existing companies, while also assisting publicly owned entities in privatizing and restructuring municipal services. The bank engages in equity investments and provides various forms of debt financing, including senior, subordinated, mezzanine, and convertible debt. By collaborating with commercial partners and financial intermediaries, such as local banks and equity funds, the EBRD aims to enhance private sector growth and development across multiple sectors. Through its extensive experience, the EBRD has invested more than €130 billion in over 5,200 projects, playing a significant role in advancing economic transformation in the regions it serves.
Managing Director, Southern and Eastern Mediterranean
Susan Goeransson
Director of Infrastructure Europe and Sustainable Infrastructure Group
Zsuzsanna Hargitai
Managing Director, Small and Medium Enterprises Finance and Development
Zoltan Hopka
Investor
Natalia Lacorzana
Director, Natural Resources
Francis Malige
Managing Director for Financial Institutions
Andreea Moraru
Director and Regional Head of Greece and Cyprus
Tamás Nagy
Director, Equity Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity
Nandita Parshad
Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Group
Odile Renaud-Basso
President and Member of the Executive Committee
Jürgen Rigterink
First Vice President, Chairman and Head of Client Services Group
Kanako Sekine
Managing Director, Portfolio
Melis Tabojer
Director and Head of European Union Banks and Structured Finance
Paul Vlaanderen
Director
Aleksandra Vukosavljevic
Director, Financial Institutions, Western Balkans and Eastern Europe
Dirk Werner
Managing Director, Equity
Natalia Zhukova
Director and Head, Agribusiness
Grzegorz Zielinski
Director and Head of Energy Europe
Alistair Clark Ph.D
Managing Director, Environment and Sustainability Department
Heike Harmgart
Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa
Past deals in Central Europe
Euro Manganese
Post in 2025
Euro Manganese Inc. is a Canadian mineral resource company dedicated to the evaluation, exploration, and development of mineral assets in the Czech Republic. The company’s principal asset is the Chvaletice manganese project, located east of Prague. This project involves the re-processing of a leachable manganese deposit aimed at producing high-purity electrolytic manganese metal, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate, and other high-purity manganese products. Incorporated in 2014, Euro Manganese is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and is focused on advancing the development of its key project to meet the growing demand for manganese in various industries.
eTravel SA
Private Equity Round in 2025
eTravel is the biggest Polish business travel management company.
Autonom Group
Debt Financing in 2024
Autonom Group is a family-owned mobility network that specializes in transportation and car rental services across Romania, Hungary, and Serbia. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including car rentals, purchase-use vehicles, operating leases, equipment leases, road assistance, transfer services, and fleet management. Autonom Group is committed to long-term growth driven by client satisfaction and the development of its employees. The company prioritizes profitability and financial stability as natural outcomes of its focus on customer service and employee evolution.
Green Genius
Venture Round in 2024
Green Genius is a renewable energy company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2006. It focuses on developing and operating projects in solar, biogas, wind, and hydrogen energy across Europe. As of January 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of JSC MODUS Group. The company aims to create sustainable energy solutions, contributing to the transition towards renewable resources in various European markets.
Studenac
Debt Financing in 2024
Studenac is a retail chain based in Omis, Croatia, operating more than 360 stores and supermarkets. The company specializes in the distribution of a diverse range of food products, focusing on affordability for its customers. With a workforce exceeding 2,500 employees, Studenac encompasses various roles, including those within its sales outlets and management. The company emphasizes smaller format retail and wholesale stores, catering to the needs of local communities.
Pelion
Debt Financing in 2023
Pelion was founded in 1990 on the initiative of a group of Polish entrepreneurs, based on Polish capital. Ever since Pelion has been an important contributor to Poland’s economy, active across all segments of pharmaceutical distribution (wholesale, retail sales and sales to hospitals), and expanding its foothold in Lithuania.
European Metals Holdings
Post in 2023
European Metals Holdings is a mineral exploration and development company engaged in the exploration of tin and base metals. The Company is primarily involved in the development of a lithium and tin project in the Czech Republic.
Zabka Polska
Debt Financing in 2023
Zabka Polska sp. z o.o. is a prominent operator of convenience and deli-type stores in Poland, focusing on providing customers with everyday grocery products at competitive prices. The company's extensive network of retail stores offers a diverse selection of items, including cold cuts, dairy products, sweets, beers, salty snacks, and a variety of convenience foods such as chilled ready-to-eat meals and fresh sandwiches. By prioritizing value creation and simplifying the shopping experience, Zabka Polska caters to the needs of consumers in Central and Eastern Europe.
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia
Debt Financing in 2023
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s. is a banking institution headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, providing a comprehensive range of retail, commercial, and investment banking services. The bank caters to individual clients and businesses by offering various products, including accounts, deposits, loans, and credit options. Its services encompass project and structured financing, trade and export financing, and commercial real estate financing. Additionally, it provides treasury and custody services, asset management, and payment systems. Clients can access electronic and direct banking solutions, invoice discounting, and cash pooling services. The bank also offers insurance products, mortgage bonds, and foreign currency exchange, along with securities management and brokerage services. Established in 1996, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s. operates as a subsidiary of UniCredit S.p.A. and has been known by its current name since July 2013.
ELES
Debt Financing in 2023
ELES is the operator of the electric power transmission network that provides safe, reliable, and uninterrupted electric power throughout Slovenia.
Resi 4 Rent
Debt Financing in 2022
Resi4Rent is an operator of residential rental accommodation in Poland.
Premier Energy
Debt Financing in 2022
Premier Energy SRL engages in distribution and supply of natural gas in Romania. The company offers maintenance and construction of natural gas distribution networks, connections, and user installations.
Raiffeisen Bank International
Debt Financing in 2022
Raiffeisen Bank International AG, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, offers a wide range of banking services through its subsidiaries, focusing on corporate, retail, and investment banking. The bank provides essential cash management services, including account management, electronic banking, and cross-border payment solutions. Its investment services encompass custody, fund administration, and various trading options such as electronic sales trading and fund brokerage. Raiffeisen Bank International also specializes in financing solutions like trade finance, working capital finance, and project finance, along with providing credit cards and bank guarantees. Additionally, the bank supports clients with asset management, structured products, and advisory services in mergers and acquisitions. With a network of 2,040 business outlets across Central, Southeastern, and Eastern Europe, the bank is well-positioned to serve a diverse clientele.
Craft
Series B in 2022
Craft is a software company that specializes in document creation and sharing solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, Craft offers a platform that allows users to easily create customized documents, including long emails, PDFs, Google Docs, and Word documents, optimized for various screen sizes. The software is designed for digital devices and functions as a collaborative workspace, enabling teams to write and share content effectively. Users can export and share their documents with a single tap via email, Slack, or a browser link, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration among professionals.
OTE Group of Companies
Post in 2022
OTE Group is the technology company.They offers the full range of telecommunications services: from fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband services, to pay television and integrated ICT solutions. In addition to its core telecommunications activities, the Group in Greece is also involved in maritime communications, real-estate and professional training. Abroad, the Group operates in the telecommunications market of Romania, where it offers fixed-line and mobile communications, as well as television services.
Euro Manganese
Post in 2022
Euro Manganese Inc. is a Canadian mineral resource company dedicated to the evaluation, exploration, and development of mineral assets in the Czech Republic. The company’s principal asset is the Chvaletice manganese project, located east of Prague. This project involves the re-processing of a leachable manganese deposit aimed at producing high-purity electrolytic manganese metal, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate, and other high-purity manganese products. Incorporated in 2014, Euro Manganese is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and is focused on advancing the development of its key project to meet the growing demand for manganese in various industries.
Zabka Polska
Private Equity Round in 2017
Zabka Polska sp. z o.o. is a prominent operator of convenience and deli-type stores in Poland, focusing on providing customers with everyday grocery products at competitive prices. The company's extensive network of retail stores offers a diverse selection of items, including cold cuts, dairy products, sweets, beers, salty snacks, and a variety of convenience foods such as chilled ready-to-eat meals and fresh sandwiches. By prioritizing value creation and simplifying the shopping experience, Zabka Polska caters to the needs of consumers in Central and Eastern Europe.
PGE Energetyka Kolejowa
Venture Round in 2015
PGE Energetyka Kolejowa is a prominent electricity supplier and distributor in Poland, specializing in providing electric traction power to the railway network as well as electricity for industrial, residential, and commercial customers. Established in 2001 and based in Warsaw, the company engages in the installation, modernization, and maintenance of electrical systems, offering power engineering services that include the design and supervision of work in the power sector. Additionally, PGE Energetyka Kolejowa operates fuel stations for diesel locomotives and provides nationwide maintenance and emergency response services for the railway network. The company is also involved in the trade and resale of electricity and gas, catering to various clients across the country.
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