Over the past six years, Fagura has become a leading platform in Central and Eastern Europe, connecting thousands of entrepreneurs with investors eager to support local businesses. „So far, the platform facilitated over €10 million in investments to freelancers and entrepreneurs, building a community of more than 40,000 users.” – according to the press release.
With a vision that anyone can become an entrepreneur, Fagura aims to scale across Europe by offering AI-powered financing and digital resources tailored to entrepreneurs in Romania and Moldova.
The company announces key changes in its leadership team to support fast-paced growth. Cristian Cerneanu steps in as Head of Investment, Mădălina Ursu becomes Head of Legal, Compliance & HR, and former Secretary of State for Digitalization, Cătălina Plinschi, joins as Operations Director.
„At Fagura, I will focus on operational efficiency, strengthening our community, and scaling the company across European markets. I want every client to understand what makes us different and to build trusted relationships with both investors and borrowers. In the coming period, our goal is to at least double the investments made through the platform and ensure we reach every entrepreneur in the region,” says Cătălina Plinschi.
„In six years, Fagura has grown from an idea into a full financial ecosystem, offering personalized solutions to entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. We plan to get even closer to their needs by developing AI tools like AI Financial Director and AI Legal Advisor to help analyze data, complete loan applications, and improve credit histories,” says Tudor Darie, CEO and founder of Fagura.
„Looking ahead, Fagura has big plans for 2025 and beyond: developing an AI Scoring Widget, expanding community services, launching IBAN accounts for clients, and rolling out advanced AI-driven financial management solutions. Additionally, the exclusive Fagura Prime program will provide tailored services for the platform’s most active and valuable members.” – the company explained.
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