European Fund for Southeast Europe
European Fund for
Southeast Europe
Invest in fast-growing markets
Financing the Southeast European businesses set to shape the coming decades.
Assets under Management: €1.3B
Investment Theme: SME Financing
Regions: Southeast and Eastern Europe
Investment Structure: Private Debt + Blended Finance: Min. first-loss protection 50%

1.2M
Number of sub-loans facilitated to businesses and households
2.3M
Indirect jobs supported
54K
Women-owned enterprises supported
Figures as of Q4 2023 | Figures modelled by Finance in Motion based on primary reporting and third-party data
Delivering for investors

We provide compelling diversification and long-term, risk-mitigated returns.
Investors are looking to diversify. But informed investors want more – they want to access high-growth markets that are attracting outside investment and building supply-chain links. These investors understand the potential of Southeast Europe.
This region is experiencing strong growth as markets move closer to EU integration. You benefit from these opportunities with low levels of risk, due to first- and second-loss protection provided by public investors.
We also enhance the quality of deals via separately funded advisory & capacity building services.
Bridging the funding gap

We work with financial institutions to finance a wider range of growing small- and medium-sized businesses.
We create systemic impact through funding that bridges the MSME financing gap and capacity building. This is how we support businesses that are critical to their economies - sustaining jobs and raising living standards.
Our specialists live and operate in the region. They work closely with our partners to direct financing to businesses that meet our impact criteria. The financial institutions we partner with are resilient, well-governed and seeking long-term secure financing to comply with EU regulations.
Our advisory & capacity building teams also broaden and deepen your impact. They tailor education and consultancy services for investees, and contribute to market development.
Established local presence
Established local presence
15 Active countries | 79 Partner institutions across the region |
648 Advisory & capacity building projects managed

Sustainability-related disclosures
The European Fund for Southeast Europe pursues a sustainable investment objective in line with Article 9 of the SFDR.