BANK LVIV GUARANTEE FACILITY

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

JSC JOINT STOCK BANK LVIV

Lieu

• Ukraine

Description

EU4Business Guarantee Facility (GF) II - Partial Portfolio Guarantee to Bank Lviv in Ukraine.

Additionality and Impact

This operation aims to support private sector development and provide financing to projects promoted by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Ukraine, through a guarantee to Bank Lviv, thereby contributing to promote inclusive growth, sustain employment and reinforce long-term economic resilience. 

The war started by the Russian invasion in February 2022 has disrupted and negatively impacted Ukrainian MSMEs. Migration of the workforce and a reduction in consumer demand have hampered business activity and economic growth. MSMEs, particularly those located near conflict zones, have been hit particularly hard, and many have been forced to relocate their operations, either to other parts of Ukraine or neighbouring countries.

Thanks to this guarantee, Bak Lviv will be incentivised to enhance access to finance for riskier MSMEs by improving financing terms, including in the form of reduced collateral requirements and/or lower interest rates. 

Objectifs

Partial portfolio guarantee provided to Bank Lviv in Ukraine under the EU4Business Guarantee Facility II, enabling the bank to improve lending terms and conditions and thus provide wider access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the country.

Secteur(s)

• Lignes de crédit - Lignes de crédit

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

EUR 5 million

Coût total (montant approximatif)

EUR 25 million

Aspects environnementaux

Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.

Passation des marchés

Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.

Statut

Signé - 11/12/2025