BDB Microfinance showcased its producs in support of the starting business during BeamUp Lab 6
Bulgarian Development Bank supported the BeamUp Lab program for yet another year, an initiative aimed at fostering the growth of Bulgarian startups and small companies
The focus of Gravity MeetUp 2 was on key business support instruments—from microfinancing to equity investments—with a strong emphasis on access to funding at different stages of company development.
The CEO of BDB Microfinancing, Anna Yordanova, and Krasimira Boteva, Chief Expert in the Lending Department, presented the products through which the BDB Group company supports aspiring entrepreneurs in bringing their business ideas to life.
Among the most sought-after solutions for micro, small, and startup companies are working capital and investment financing, loans with guarantee coverage under the InvestEU program, as well as financing for green energy projects.
Radostina Nikolova, founder of Marmot Publishing House - one of the successful companies in the BDB Microfinancing portfolio- also took part in the forum. She shared her inspiring journey from a self-published author to an established children's book publisher with a presence on three continents.
“We are grateful to BDB Microfinancing for believing in us at a time when we had a critical need for working capital to continue our growth,” Nikolova said.
BeamUp Lab is a program of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange, implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance of Bulgaria. It aims to stimulate the growth of Bulgarian startups and small and medium-sized enterprises by providing innovative companies with greater visibility among investors and expanding their knowledge of various financing opportunities.
