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EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development)

Investing in successful market economies across three continents for a sustainable private sector.

London

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Who they are

About

The EBRD is a multilateral developmental investment bank founded in 1991, operating across three continents to support the transition to successful market economies. It deploys financing, advice, and policy reform to foster a well-run and sustainable private sector. With over €220 billion invested in 7,800+ projects since its inception, the EBRD primarily invests in private enterprises alongside commercial partners. Its venture capital arm, the Venture Capital Investment Programme (VCIP), and its Star Venture program specifically target transformative technology businesses and high-potential startups in emerging markets, providing funding and extensive support.

Investment profile
Investment thesis
The EBRD's core investment thesis revolves around fostering market economies and supporting a vibrant private sector in its regions of operation. Through its venture capital programs, it seeks to identify and invest in transformative technology businesses and high-growth startups that demonstrate a clear path to regional impact and resilience, particularly in diverse and often underserved markets. The bank emphasizes long-term partnerships, leveraging its expertise and networks to help companies scale and overcome growth challenges.
Ticket size
€2M - €25M
Sweet spot
Transformative technology businesses with a clear path to regional impact and resilience, capable of scaling across diverse and often under-served markets. High-growth early to late-stage startups.
What they add
Project financing, Business advice, Policy reform, Access to extensive network, Mentoring, Strategic board participation, Follow-on funding
Stages
Early to late stages · Series A · Series B or later
Geographic focus
Central and Eastern Europe · Middle East and North Africa · Central Asia · Baltics · Southern and Eastern Mediterranean · Western Balkans · Eastern Europe · Caucasus · Türkiye (40+ economies)
Portfolio companies
400
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