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EFSE Expands Partnership with Bank of Georgia through EUR 20mln Subordinated Loan Investment

by Georgia Today
April 28, 2024
in Business & Economy, Magazine
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EFSE Expands Partnership with Bank of Georgia through EUR 20mln Subordinated Loan Investment

The European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) is providing EUR 20 million in a 10-year subordinated loan facility to Bank of Georgia, a long-standing strategic partner of EFSE, and the top-of-mind bank in the local market.

The investment aims at strengthening the capital position of Bank of Georgia, enabling it to increase lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly those engaged in sustainable activities or that are majority owned or managed by women, to support business growth in Georgia, promote gender equality and drive sustainable development forward.

“MSMEs play a significant role in the Georgian economy, and we are proud to contribute with this investment to support the country’s sustainable and inclusive economic growth, as well as its integration in regional and global markets,” says Oxana Binzaru, EFSE Regional Director.

“I would like to thank our long-term partner, EFSE, for their cooperation,” notes Archil Gachechiladze, Bank of Georgia CEO. “We appreciate their ongoing support for Bank of Georgia and local businesses in Georgia. This facility enables us to continue empowering our customers, while maintaining a strong capital position.”

About EFSE
The European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE), advised by impact asset manager Finance in Motion, is an impact fund that takes a comprehensive approach to fostering economic development and prosperity in Southeast Europe and the EU Eastern Neighborhood Region. By investing in local financial infrastructure that provides dedicated financing to micro, small and medium enterprises, the Fund supports the backbone of these regions’ economy. As one of the largest MSME funds worldwide, it has a long and successful track record in building strategic partnerships with local financial players, providing tailored debt financing solutions, including local currency loans and targeted agri-financing. The Fund’s investment activities are complemented by the nonfinancial support of the EFSE Development Facility, which builds capacities, facilitates knowledge exchange, and nourishes an environment for entrepreneurs to grow.

EFSE was initiated in 2005 by KfW Development Bank with the financial support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Commission. As the first public-private partnership of its kind, EFSE draws its capital from donor agencies, international financial institutions, and private institutional investors.

About Finance in Motion
Finance in Motion, Germany serves as EFSE’s advisor and is a global impact asset manager focused exclusively on sustainable development in emerging markets and developing economies. The company structures, manages, and advises impact investment funds that bring together public and private investors to address climate change, strengthen biodiversity conservation, foster the sustainable use of natural resources, improve livelihoods, and promote economic opportunities. EFSE’s impact is managed in line with the industry standard Operating Principles for Impact Management, also demonstrated by the strong results of the latest independent verification of the advisor’s impact management practices in 2023.

For more information on the European Fund for Southeast Europe, please visit: www.efse.lu.
For more information on Finance in Motion, please visit: www.finance-in-motion.com

Tags: Bank of GeorgiaEFSEEuropean Fund for Southeast EuropeFinance in MotionGerman Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentKfW development bank
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