Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF) is a $150 million fund that invests in small and medium-sized companies in Ukraine and Moldova. Proceeds from WNISEF's equity investments of $1 million to $10 million in size are used primarily for restructuring and expansion. Since inception, WNISEF has invested approximately $165 million in a range of industries with substantial experience in fast moving consumer goods, construction materials, packaging, retail, and financial services.
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.
Glass Container Prim (GC Prim) is a new flint glass packaging company in Moldova. The company has glass melting furnace, equipped with state of the art forming equipment, enabling it to produce over 130 million of high quality conventional bottles annually. This investment comes to capitalize on the growing demand for quality glass containers in the region, the outstanding professionalism of the GCC management team and technical personnel, and strong cooperation links between the two companies.
Glass Container Company (GCC) is the leading manufacturer of dark green glass packaging, for a wine industry of Moldova. Modern glass-production equipment enables GCC to produce over 100 million high-quality bottles annually. The company has been repeatedly honored with international awards for its consistent quality and productivity. GCC produces over 100 different types of bottles, many of which are exclusively made at customers’ requests.
www.gcc.md
AVK is a leading confectionary group in Ukraine manufacturing branded and novelty confections. The company operates five confectioneries located across the country. AVK has one of the strongest distribution networks in the industry, present in more than 50 thousand points of sales in Ukraine and exporting to other countries. Commitment to operational excellence, product innovation and superior management has allowed AVK to build a leading position in the Ukrainian confectionary market.
www.avk.ua
Shvydko is a popular chain of quick-service restaurants that serve high-quality traditional Ukrainian food. Its chain currently includes nine restaurants operating in Kyiv region. Shvydko restaurants serve innovative Ukrainian food, prepared from natural, locally grown and produced ingredients.
www.shvydko.ua