Finance | 20 February, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Eastern European startups draw nearly €4 billion in Venture Capital
Now in its fifth edition, the report expands its scope to the entire region, gathering data from 22 countries.
Now in its fifth edition, the report expands its scope to the entire region, gathering data from 22 countries.
Western European shoppers spend an average of €85 per transaction, while Eastern European consumers spend €55.
With an estimated value of $375 million in 2024, the local BPO market is poised to grow by more than 30% over the next five years.
Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian electrical equipment manufacturer, has announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).
Global life sciences M&A activity increased by 81% in 2025 to $240 billion, driven by Big Pharma's large-scale deals, despite fewer overall transactions. The surge reflects companies prioritising innovations ready for launch as they face widening growth gaps.
Romania's Ministry of Finance will conduct its first public offering of Fidelis government bonds for 2026 between January 16 and 23 on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. This marks the 32nd offering since the Fidelis program resumed in July 2020.
Romania's final electricity consumption fell by 0.7% in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Romania has the second-lowest consumer prices in the European Union, with costs 36% below the EU average in 2024, according to new Eurostat data released in December 2025.