EIB lends EUR 100 million to BRD Sogelease to increase financing for businesses in Romania

07 August 2026 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 100 million to the leasing subsidiary of BRD Groupe Société Générale to expand financing for businesses in Romania. The goal is to facilitate financing for Romanian SMEs and Mid-Caps, which face greater hurdles in accessing long-term funding than their counterparts in many other European Union countries, EIB said. The operation will enable BRD Sogelease to provide funding to Romanian companies seeking business expansion, productivity improvements and sustainable development. Of the total loan, 15% is earmarked for green projects such as energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transport. Around 80% of the EIB loan is projected to be deployed in less-developed areas known in the EU as “cohesion regions.” The new ope