The new partnership will facilitate business development through improved coordination, access to information and support for project implementation
Invest Sofia and Fininfo.bg officially signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at supporting local and international investors, improving access to financing and encouraging the development of Sofia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The partnership envisions the creation of a practical framework for closer coordination between the two organizations in order to facilitate businesses’ access to information, financial instruments, European programs and opportunities for the development of investment projects.
A key focus of the cooperation is promoting Sofia as an attractive investment destination and supporting companies in transforming investment interest into real projects through so-called “soft measures” aimed at improving the business environment.
“Today’s agreement connects institutional support with professional information. Together, we will facilitate access to financing opportunities and accelerate the implementation of projects with a real impact on the city,” stated Dr. Maria Hristova, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Sofia.
According to her, access to up-to-date and well-structured information is a key factor for the development of investment, entrepreneurship and innovation.
“More and more companies are looking not only for capital, but also for timely information, expertise and support in navigating the various financial mechanisms and programs. This is precisely why partnerships like this are especially important for the development of a modern business environment,” she emphasized.
Fininfo.bg is a specialized platform providing structured information on project financing opportunities, including European and national programs, financial instruments, banking products, venture capital, accelerator programs and mentorship initiatives.
The platform conducts daily monitoring of official institutional sources, financial organizations, funds and business partners, processing and presenting the information in an accessible online environment in Bulgarian.
Among the main categories of information maintained by Fininfo.bg are:
• current and upcoming grant funding procedures;
• credit and guarantee schemes;
• venture capital funds;
• project-oriented banking products;
• accelerator programs and mentorship initiatives;
• mechanisms for non-financial business support.
According to both organizations, the cooperation will support startups as well as established businesses seeking opportunities for growth, digitalization, international expansion and access to investment.
“Sofia has the potential to become an even stronger regional center for entrepreneurship, innovation and the development of high-tech companies. In order for this to happen, businesses need easier access to information, partnerships and financial instruments,” representatives of Invest Sofia stated.
By signing the memorandum, the two organizations expressed readiness to develop joint initiatives, information campaigns, forums and practical events aimed at businesses, entrepreneurs and investors.
The partnership is part of Invest Sofia’s efforts to build a more competitive, digital and sustainable business environment and to strengthen Sofia’s position as a modern European center for investment and innovation.
