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Vienna Economic Forum, Chisinau, February 20th, 2008 Private Equity Investments as a way to open a new European market: case of Moldova by Alex Munteanu, Horizon Capital, Partner Member of the Business Advisory Council (BAC) for South and Eastern Europe
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Vienna Economic Forum, Chisinau, February 20th, 2008 Willing to come first/risk takers Knowledge of the region, of local “rules of the game” while legal framework is still very fragile, being “Westerns” and “Locals” at the same time Willingness to work with both local and international partners/institutions, promote the best; versatility and flexibility Pro-activeness and creativity, especially when “rainy days” come Building the best management teams in the region Developing the competitive advantage of the country Why financial investors/ private equity funds?
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Vienna Economic Forum, Chisinau, February 20th, 2008 Horizon Capital is a private equity fund manager Western NIS Enterprise Fund- $150M (1995) Over $100 million invested in the region, over $30 million in Moldova Emerging Europe Growth Fund I - $132M Emerging Europe Growth Fund II – over $100M after 1 st close (Feb 1, 2008); target size - $300M Invest in expansion and buy-outs opportunities (investment range $7-25M) Focus on mid-cap companies with high growth and profit potential Target countries: Ukraine, Moldova and the region Target industries: financial services, retail, FMCG and industrial goods Horizon Capital Advisors LLC
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Vienna Economic Forum, Chisinau, February 20th, 2008 Natur Bravo Moldova’s largest fruit and vegetables processor Glass Container Company Market leader in dark-green glass bottle manufacturing FinComBank Mid-size bank focused on SME with a good growth potential Three successful exits: Vitanta-Intravest – the largest brewery and soft drink producer in Moldova Moldova Agroindbank – the largest bank of Moldova ProCredit Moldova - the only financial institution in Moldova with exclusive focus on small businesses HC Companies in Moldova
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Vienna Economic Forum, Chisinau, February 20th, 2008 For additional information about Horizon Capital/ WNISEF portfolio companies in Moldova please contact: Cristina Harea Investment Manager Tel. +373 (22) 887-200/201 Charea@horizoncapital.com.ua www.horizoncapital.com.ua
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