Key facts
- Implementing Partner:
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Guarantee volume:
Up to €168 million
- Global Gateway areas of partnership:
Multisectoral
- Sectors:
Private Sector Development
- Geographical focus:
Central Asia, Western Balkans, Türkiye, Mongolia
- Type of support provided:
Financing, Technical assistance
- Types of investments:
Guarantees, loans
- Investment period:
Open for investments until May 2028
- Technical assistance:
up to €1 million
Description
Growth4All supports Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) financing by reducing the risk associated with such financing. The guarantee encourages financial intermediaries to direct new lending towards those businesses who need it the most. This includes, in particular, MSMEs affected by crises affecting local financial systems, as well as underserved or unserved groups that are particularly excluded from such financing.
The Programme addresses gender and age gaps in access to finance and know-how by focusing specifically on women-led MSMEs, youth-led MSMEs, as well as MSMEs operating in agribusiness and MSMEs outside capital cities. After successful operation in the Western Balkans and Türkiye, the scope was extended to Central Asia and Mongolia in May 2025.
How can businesses and investors get involved?
If you are an investor with an interest in this guarantee program, we recommend getting in touch directly with the EBRD.
Contact: fundingdesk
ebrd [dot] com (fundingdesk[at]ebrd[dot]com)
About EBRD
The EBRD works across three continents to support the transition to successful market economies. Their focus is on delivering prosperity by enabling a well-run and sustainable private sector through their unique business model, combining financing, advice and policy reform. It focuses on fostering inclusive, resilient, and green economies by strengthening strengthen institutions, improving infrastructure, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Its work complements traditional development assistance by leveraging private investment and encouraging systemic reforms for long-term impact.