Why finance with the EBRD?

We add unique value

The EBRD specialises in working with the private sector, operating in fields such as energy, food and agribusiness and real estate. We also lead the way when it comes to mobilising private finance for green economies. We are the single largest foreign investor in many of the regions where we operate, from Morocco to Mongolia and Estonia to Egypt. We have more than 50 local offices in the economies where we invest – many of them outside capital cities, bringing us closer to our clients.

We offer innovative financing solutions

The Bank offers direct financing via loans, equity and guarantees, but our flexibility and wealth of experience ensure that we can tailor our services to your specific needs.

We invest in projects worth hundreds of millions of euros, partnering with the biggest names in global finance, but we also support small businesses, providing advice as well as financing.

Our Equity Participation Fund (EPF) provides another innovative way of channelling long-term institutional capital into our economies.

We provide bespoke risk management

Our unique risk management capability allows us to take on higher-risk projects and provide longer-term finance than most commercial banks.

Triple-A credit rating: Our rating reflects the strength of our capital position and our extremely robust financial risk profile.

Preferred creditor status: Our preferred creditor status excludes us from sovereign debt rescheduling where the borrower’s inability to service its debt is due to a general foreign exchange shortage in its country. These legal privileges are also extended to other banks participating in EBRD loans, incentivising local investors to co-finance projects.

Robust approach to integrity: Our focus on assessing the integrity of projects and upholding the highest environmental and social standards provides clients with a first-rate stamp of quality.

Second line of defence: We understand that markets can fail. When they do, we have the option of using grants or subsidies.

Effective risk management advice: We provide independent risk management advice to both financial and non-financial clients, covering country-specific, regulatory, project-related, economic and political risks.

We foster an improved investment climate

The EBRD sees the big picture. We understand that a successful modern economy is measured not only by its size, but also by its quality.

We work to make the economies where we invest more competitive, better governed, greener, more resilient, more inclusive and more integrated – qualities that benefit investors and consumers alike.

In this way, our investments and the policy reform work that accompanies them help to create a better business climate for all.