Victoriabank, part of Banca Transilvania Group and one of the largest banks in the Republic of Moldova, has completed the acquisition Microinvest.
The acquisition marks the beginning of building a financial ecosystem around Victoriabank and contributes to the growth of the regional presence of the Banca Transilvania Group. It was initiated in April 2025, by signing the agreement in Chișinău, and the transaction was successfully completed after receiving all necessary approvals from the regulatory and supervisory authorities.
Continuity and strategic synergies
- Microinvest will maintain its business and corporate governance model, as well as operational autonomy, continuing to operate as an independent entity.
- Through collaboration with Victoriabank and the BT Group, synergies will be leveraged in the area of complementary products and services, digitalization, best practices, and joint initiatives for financial education and inclusion.
- Dual approach – autonomy and collaboration – will help Microinvest continue its journey as a leader in the microfinance market in the Republic of Moldova, while also contributing to the regional objectives of the BT Group.
- As a result of this acquisition, the Banca Transilvania Group has in its portfolio two leading companies in microfinancing, BT Small in Romania and Microinvest in the Republic of Moldova.
Microinvest supports entrepreneurs and the economy of the Republic of Moldova from 22 years old, there are over 46,000 clients, 17 offices and nearly 400 employees. With a focus on ESG, it is the only financial company in the Republic of Moldova that has obtained the GOLD certification for customer protection, confirming high standards in the relationship with them.
For the evaluation, preparation, and finalization of the acquisition, Victoriabank benefited from legal and tax consultancy from Filip & Company, PwC, and Vernon | David și Asociații, as well as from the expertise of the Transilvania Bank team in the field of acquisitions and mergers.
