The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) allocated 15 million euro to Morphosis Capital Fund II, a private equity fund managed by Morphosis Capital Partners to support the small and medium enterprises (SME) and the companies in the sector lower mid-market in Romania and the whole region of Central and Eastern Europe region (ECE).According to a press release of the ban, through this investment, EBRD restates its commitment to consolidate the economic resilience of the region, supporting the development of financing through own capital as an essential alternative to traditional financing sources. The increase of private equity funds plays an essential role in supporting the SMEs for extension, innovation and contribution to the economic transformation of the markets in ECE.'At EBRD, we believe that strong SMEs are the foundation of economic resilience and innovation. Our backing for Morphosis Capital Fund II aligns with our commitment to support ambitious entrepreneurs, strengthen businesses and drive sustainable growth across Central and Eastern Europe,' Anne Fossemalle, EBRD director for Private Equity Funds, said in the statement. For her part, Victoria Zinchuk, EBRD country director for Romania, said that supporting SMEs is key to unlocking economic potential, creating jobs and stimulating sustainable growth. 'We are delighted to become an investor in Morphosis Capital Fund II. We believe that supporting SMEs is key to unlocking economic potential, creating jobs and stimulating sustainable growth. We look forward to the positive impact that this partnership will have on businesses in Romania and across the CEE region,' said Mr Zinchuk. Last but not least, Andrei Gemeneanu, Managing Partner with Morphosis Capital said that , due to the continuous trust, EBRD has the capacity to boost transformation of entrepreneurship companies from Central and Eastern Europe by ‘ helping them to extend and compete at regional level’.EBRD is one of the most important institutional investors in Romania. Up to the present moment, the bank has invested over 11.6 billion euro in 560 country projects, concentrating on the financing of the infrastructure projects, increase of productivity of the private sector and the continuous development of the financial sector and the capital markets.
Romanian gas producer Romgaz (BVB: SNG) has filed an action with the European Court of Justice against the European Commission, requesting the annulment of certain regulations that impose CO2 storage quotas on oil and gas companies. The company considers the quotas disproportionate. It is the first time that Romgaz has initiated a direct action against […]
Bucharest residents can donate clothes in good condition, non-perishable food, and toys for the families affected by the explosion that left 3 dead and many others injured, and nearly collapsed the apartment building in District 5 on Friday, October 17. "Following the devastating explosion in District 5, entire families have been left without housing, and […]
RoPower Nuclear, the developer of the SMR (small modular reactor) project in Doiceşti, Romania, announced the signing of a contract with Studsvik Scandpower, one of the global leaders in software dedicated to nuclear fuel analysis, on Friday, October 17. The president of the Swedish group emphasized that Romania is setting an important precedent for the […]
Energy regulator ANRE has launched an investigation into whether the gas distributor followed proper safety procedures before the powerful explosion that killed three people and injured others at an apartment building in Bucharest’s Rahova district on Friday morning, October 17. According to
In the first half of 2025, Romania ranked 52nd worldwide among the countries most frequently affected by cyber activities, according to the new Microsoft Digital Defense Report. The sixth annual report, covering trends from July 2024 to June 2025, emphasizes that traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Modern defenses and strong collaboration between industries […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that traverses Romania’s cultural, historical, and natural landscapes, has been awarded silver in the “Peace, understanding and inclusion” category at the 2025 Europe Responsible Tourism Awards. The initiative is organized by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism Global (ICRT Global). The award ceremony took place at the Press Club Brussels […]
