Investors in Moldova

Starta Accelerator was launched by Starta Ventures fund. Our main mission is to introduce East European startups to best practices, trusted advisers and mentors, and overcome cultural differences through a customized educational program that help startups to gain traction in U.S. and become part of the local startup and investing ecosystem. Diversity is one of our strong points: 80+ portfolio companies come from Estonia, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Slovakia, Moldova, and Russia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established to help build a new, post-Cold War era in Central and Eastern Europe. It has since played a historic role and gained unique expertise in fostering change in the region - and beyond -, investing more than €130 billion in a total of over 5,200 projects. The EBRD is also heavily involved in providing project financing in the Middle East and Africa.

Horizon Capital is the leading private equity firm in Ukraine backed by over 40 institutional investors, managing four funds with assets under management of over $850 million and a tenure of 25 years in the region. Horizon Capital is an active value-added investor, backing visionary entrepreneurs who lead transformational businesses in Ukraine and the region. Their deal partners have 75+ years of investment experience in the region, formerly at blue-chip institutions including McKinsey/Merrill Lynch/Deutsche Bank and with MBAs from leading institutions. They are known for their integrity, commitment to transparency, governance, value creation and successful exits.

Since its founding in 2000, Mezzanine Management has successfully established itself as the market leader in Central and Eastern Europe mezzanine finance advisory. Their strong local presence in the CEE region provides a unique advantage for sourcing new deals for their clients. Our highly experienced team, all of whom have worked in the region extensively, has made the firm a ‘preferred partner’ for leading regional financial sponsors, entrepreneurs and business owners. We understand our clients’ local markets and have developed quality relationships at high levels within the financial communities across the region. These relationships provide exceptional insight into the deal flow of our work.

(Pre-) Seed & Early Stage Tech Investment Fund

Investment Advisor of private equity funds Funds under advisory contracts: Romanian-American Enterprise Fund, Balkan Accession Fund and Emerging Europe Accession Fund Most extensive investment experience in the region (+15 years presence, + €250M equity invested) Lower mid-market specialists; Deals ranging from €5M to €15M; funds invested for a 3-7 years term Largest team in SEE, comprising over 15 people, including investment professionals, finance specialists, legal advisers, and support staff. Blend of local and international perspective. Investment experience, expertise and contacts across relevant sectors and industries Full time presence in Romania and Bulgaria

Founded in 1996, GED is an independent Private Equity group operating in the Iberian Peninsula and South-Eastern Europe. The firm invests in communication, transport, energy and mobility sectors.