Export promotion policy
Export promotion policy
Improved ability of SMEs to access new markets
Local Economic Development
Local Economic Development
Building sustainable partnerships to develop responsible, proactive communities at a local level
Impact Investing
Impact Investing
Solving social problems in community by providing accessible capital, coaching and mentoring
Economic Leadership
Economic Leadership
Developing of a new generation of leaders who will transform Ukraine and Moldova
Western NIS Enterprise Fund
TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF ORDINARY PEOPLE IN UKRAINE AND MOLDOVA
Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF) is a $285 million regional fund, a pioneer in Ukraine and Moldova with over 29 years of successful experience in investing in small and medium-sized companies. WNISEF was funded by the U.S. government via the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Since its inception, WNISEF’s cumulative investments total over $188 million to 136 companies employing around 26,000 people and made it possible to unlock $2.3 billion for companies in Ukraine and Moldova.
In 2015 WNISEF has launched a $35 million legacy program focused on export promotion, local economic development, impact investing and economic leadership.
Mission
WNISEF is funding innovative, high-impact, reform focused programs and aims to support Ukraine and Moldova at this critical period by developing sound economic policy and leadership.
Governance
WNISEF is governed by an independent Board of Directors comprised of leading representatives of the U.S. business community. WNISEF was established by the U.S. Congress and funded by the U.S. government via USAID.
We believe that these funds will be the catalyst that will expedite the transformative process and cement its results for the longer term – until ordinary people feel a tangible impact on their lives and join the ranks of reformers.
News
Western NIS Enterprise Fund Welcomes Stella Jemna as Country Representative for Moldova
June 01, 2023Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF), a leading international investment fund, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stella Jemna as the new Country Representative for Moldova. With her extensive experience in project management and deep knowledge of government relations, Stella brings a wealth of expertise to the organization.
USAID-Backed Western NIS Enterprise Fund welcomes Ukraine-focused Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV exceeding its target size of $250 Million at Interim Closing
April 28, 2023WNISEF (Western NIS Enterprise Fund) is pleased to announce that Horizon Capital has exceeded its fundraising target for Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV (HCGF IV), raising a total of $254 million as of Interim Closing, and increasing Horizon Capital’s assets under management to $1.4 billion. HCGF IV is the first and largest fund raised for Ukraine since the onset of the full-fledged invasion. WNISEF is proud to back HCGF IV in the first closing on September 26, 2022, thus helping to catalyze $125 million at a virtual signing ceremony witnessed by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
THE FUTURE OF UKRAINIAN CITIES. AN URBAN PROJECT FOR UKRAINIAN YOUTH ENDS IN POLAND
April 26, 2023The Urban Club for Ukrainian youth “The City Is Me” in Warsaw is a joint project of the Ukrainian House in Warsaw, the Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF), and the “Child Effect” NGO. The first priority of the Club is to provide its participants with important practical knowledge about cities – Polish, Ukrainian, and others. The Club’s initiator and co-organizer is Iryna Ozymok, WNISEF Local Economic Development Program Manager, founder of the International Mayors Summit, and author of a children’s book explaining how cities function and what’s the role of people in them. “The City Is Me” Urban Club in Poland was organized in Lublin and Warsaw.
