Eximbank obtains €5 million financial package through the support of the EBRD and the EU.

• With EU support, EBRD lends €5 million to Moldovan bank Eximbank
• Project is backed by EU incentive grants under the EU4Business Initiative 
• On-lending underpins strong investment demand from firms

Moldovan businesses are set to benefit from greater access to finance as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union (EU), extends a new €5 million financial package to Moldovan bank Eximbank under the EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line. The proceeds will be on-lent to Moldovan companies. 

Through loans and grants, the EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line supports a wide range of projects that increase the competitiveness and capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from countries such as Moldova, both in the EU and their home markets. EU4Business is an umbrella initiative of the European Union that includes all EU support to small and medium enterprises in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. 

Vitalie Bucataru, First Deputy General Director of  Eximbank mentioned:

“Eximbank expands partnership with EBRD to strengthen the position of active lender for SMEs in the Republic of Moldova. Through this signed agreement, the EBRD, with the support of the European Union, provides us with the opportunity to continue supporting the development of the SME sector by helping companies in becoming more sustainable and resilient by modernizing their equipment, enhancing the quality of their products and services to meet EU standards and improve their competitiveness in order to capitalize on international trade opportunities.”

The project supports investment financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in euros to upgrade their equipment, products and services in line with EU standards, increase competitiveness and grasp international trade opportunities. At least 70 per cent of the loan is expected to finance investments in green technologies.  

The loan is complemented by EU grant funding, supporting grant incentives on successful investment projects for Eximbank’s borrowers, as well as project consultant implementation assistance to Eximbank and its clients.   

Moldova was granted candidate status to join the EU in 2023. This fresh financing will contribute to achieving the EU Economic and Investment Plan target to support MSMEs in Moldova.  

MSMEs are critical for sustainable growth of the Moldovan economy, accounting for more than 98 per cent of all business in Moldova and employing 60 per cent of the country’s workers. 

Eximbank, a medium-sized commercial bank in Moldova owned by Intesa Sanpaolo since 2018, is an existing and reliable EBRD partner. 

The EBRD is Moldova’s largest institutional investor. To date it has invested nearly €2.8 billion in 188 projects in the country.

16.10.2025