Romanian microbusinesses set to receive €100 million in financing
The European Investment Bank and BCR Social Finance agreed on €100 million in financing for Romanian microbusinesses. The EIB will lend €50 million, matched by an equal contribution from BCR Social Finance. The programme targets firms with fewer than ten employees.
Event / data period: 2026-10-19
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An InvestEU guarantee from the European Investment Fund is expected to support more than 5,300 microentrepreneurs. A further €10 million is earmarked for investment in education and skills. The EIB and BCR signed the loan agreement before announcing it on 19 October.
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EIB and BCR Social Finance set up €100 million for Romanian microbusinesses
Amounts stated in the release.
| EIB loan | 50 |
| BCR matching contribution | 50 |
| Combined microbusiness financing | 100 |
| Education and skills financing | 10 |
Methodology
Financing amounts stated in the EIB press release; the education and skills amount is a separate EIF InvestEU facility.
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