Sunday, 25 May 2025
AGISTA, a Romanian alternative investment fund focused on growth equity and backed by private capital, has received official authorization from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF). This regulatory approval allows the fund to operate as an authorized alternative investment fund, providing it with a formal legal status under Romanian and European capital market standards.
With this authorization, AGISTA aims to expand its ability to support Romanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with strong growth potential and strategic relevance. The fund targets investments in sectors such as information technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, and other niche areas. It typically provides investment tickets ranging between €2 million and €5 million, alongside advisory support in business development and strategic planning.
AGISTA is led by a team of Romanian professionals with experience in investment and management. Key board members include Anca Manițiu, Andrei Cionca, and Dragoș Dărăbuț. The authorization process was managed by Alexandra Zipiș, Senior Legal Advisor, who emphasized the importance of operating under a stable and transparent legal framework in compliance with regulatory standards.
The fund operates as a strategic minority investor, seeking to contribute to the growth of local businesses by combining financial backing with operational and strategic guidance.
Recent activity includes increasing its equity stake in the Romanian cybersecurity firm Fort and acquiring a significant minority interest in the medical services provider Centrokinetic in late 2023. Since then, Centrokinetic has expanded its network with five new clinics, reaching a total of eight locations across major Romanian cities.
Since its inception, AGISTA has made investments in several Romanian companies, including Eplus Smart Energy, Dendrio Solutions, Fort, Top Tech, Bittnet Group, and Centrokinetic.
