The Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) is a lending institution 100% owned by the Bulgarian state. It was established in 1999 as the Promotional Bank for Support to Small and Medium Enterprises. It is among the Bulgarian banks with the highest credit rating: 'BBB' with a positive outlook by the international rating agency Fitch. It is also the only Bulgarian bank that provides resources through other lending institutions in addition to direct financing.
BDB's subsidiaries are the National Guarantee Fund, which issues guarantees on bank loans to the real sector, BDB Microfinance, which provides financing to micro, small, medium and start-up companies, the Capital Investment Fund and BDB Leasing.
The main focus of the bank's activities is to support small and medium enterprises in Bulgaria. Another main focus of its objectives is the implementation of schemes and instruments to finance public investments and projects that are a priority for the country's economy, as well as raising funds and providing financing to reduce regional imbalances in Bulgaria.
The bank's clients are micro, small and medium-sized enterprises from various industries and with diverse areas of activity.
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ББР, ББР Лизинг, ББР Микрофинансиране
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