The government has approved Moldova's first Financing Fund—a new mechanism to support small and medium-sized enterprises and attract private investment into the economy
According to the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, this is the first such financial instrument to be launched in Moldova. This modern mechanism lays the foundation for an investment infrastructure capable of mobilizing private and institutional resources, stimulating the creation of local investment funds, and attracting capital from the region for the direct benefit of entrepreneurs. Through the Financing Fund, the state expects to provide the first tranche, compensating losses, creating a multiplier effect: for every government leu, at least 3 lei of private capital will be attracted. Thus, SMEs and tech startups will have access to financing for modernization, digitalization, export expansion, and the transition to a green economy. The planned budget is 200 million lei for the next two years, and the Fund will be managed by the Organization for Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA). "The Financing Fund is a far-sighted step and a first for Moldova." "Through this mechanism, we provide entrepreneurs with access to intellectual capital and strategic partnerships, stimulate innovation, and prepare the economy for European competition. This is an investment in the future of SMEs and in our European future," stated Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Doina Nistor. Inspired by best practices successfully applied in Poland, the Netherlands, France, and Estonia, the new mechanism is expected to contribute to strengthening Moldova's competitiveness, long-term SME development, and strengthening the Moldovan economy as the country prepares for EU accession. The ultimate beneficiaries of the Financing Facility are entrepreneurs who will invest in new technologies, create jobs, and increase the value of the national economy. // 24.09.2025 — InfoMarket.
