EFSE USF and Agroprosperis Bank strengthen their strategic partnership to support the resilience of Ukrainian agricultural businesses

Chișinău, 17 June 2025 ––The European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) with its Ukraine Sub-Fund (USF) is strengthening its strategic partnership with Agroprosperis Bank, a key player in Ukraine's agricultural finance sector. This collaboration aims to bolster the access to stable and sustainable local currency finance for the Ukrainian agricultural sector, which is crucial for food security, rural employment and livelihoods, and economic resilience, especially during the ongoing Russian war of aggression in the country.

With this new EUR 8 million loan in UAH, Agroprosperis Bank will be able to extend much-needed local currency, longer-term financing to agricultural businesses, including, the small-scale, resource-constrained enterprises that are commonly underserved by the Banking sector. The accompanying financing-linked MSME grants will additionally facilitate MSME access to finance by addressing the acute lack of collateral and market distortions amid heightened risks and uncertainties. These grants will help secure business continuity and viability, as well as support MSME relocation, adaptation, employment retention, and asset restoration.

Jasminka Begert, EFSE Portfolio Manager at Finance in Motion commented: "Our strategic partnership with Agroprosperis Bank highlights our commitment to bolstering the resilience of Ukrainian agricultural enterprises amid war and preserving the sustainability and viability of this vital sector. The war has triggered significant losses and damage in the sector, with agricultural businesses facing a lack of collateral, disrupted value chains, reduced scale of operations, and other economic challenges. By providing access to critical financial resources, we aim to create opportunities for agricultural businesses – including the most vulnerable ones - to rebuild, adapt, and grow sustainably, while contributing to the country’s inclusive recovery and reconstruction."

Serhii Shchepanskyi, CEO of Agroprosperis Bank added “We are pleased to deepen our long-standing partnership with EFSE through this important agreement. In the face of unprecedented challenges, it will provide additional financial support to Ukrainian agricultural producers who continue their committed work despite uncertainty and constant risks. By joining efforts to ensure timely and accessible financing, we support the resilience of Ukraine’s agricultural sector and those who drive it forward every day.” 
 

About EFSE
The European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) is an impact investment fund to drive economic development and prosperity in Southeast Europe and the Caucasus. Through its two sub-funds—the Regional Sub-Fund (RSF) and the Ukraine Sub-Fund (USF)—EFSE provides tailored financial solutions to foster entrepreneurship, strengthen financial inclusion, and support local economies. EFSE was initiated in 2005 by KfW Development Bank with the financial support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Commission. As the first public-private partnership of its kind, EFSE draws its capital from donor agencies, international financial institutions, and private institutional investors. Finance in Motion GmbH, Germany, serves as EFSE’s Portfolio Manager and Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services S.A., Luxembourg, acts as manager.  

For more information on the European Fund for Southeast Europe, please visit: www.efse.lu  

 

About Finance in Motion
Finance in Motion structures, manages, and advises almost €4 billion across 10 funds, all classified as SFDR Article 9. These private market funds drive impact for people and planet through regional financial intermediaries, direct investments, advisory and capacity building. Founded in Germany, with local expertise from Latin America to Eastern Europe, it has been investing in emerging markets for over 20 years.  
For more information, please visit: www.finance-in-motion-com    

 

About Agroprosperis Bank
Agroprosperis Bank specializes in financing small and medium-sized agricultural producers who cultivate from 100 hectares of land. For 10 years, the bank has been facilitating Ukrainian farmers’ access to financing by offering tailored solutions based on deep expertise in agribusiness and the principles of responsible lending.

Agroprosperis Bank is a bank with 100% foreign capital, with NCH Capital Inc. (USA) as its investor. Since 1993, NCH has raised approximately $6 billion from investors, including leading institutions in the United States and Europe. NCH has invested $1.5 billion in agribusiness projects in Eastern Europe and annually originates 4 million metric tons of crops for the world market.

 

Media Contacts
EFSE: Nusha Westhoff
Director Marketing & Communications
Mobile: +49 69 271 035-789
press@efse.lu

Agroprosperis Bank:  
Oleksandra Topol  
Head of Marketing Division  
Email: pr@ap-bank.com   
Phone: +38 (067) 215 82 75