Marc
Scaling impact-driven ventures
Scaling support for high-impact ventures in Romania
MARC is a regional scaling programme for social enterprises and mission-driven organizations. Marc is implemented in Romania by Synerb, and it is delivered in partnership with ERSTE Foundation, Erste Social Finance, IFUA Nonprofit Partner, and SIMPACT – Increasing Your Social Impact.
The local partners of the program are BCR and BCR Social Finance. The goal is to scale and transform environmental or social impact ventures to become investment ready. MARC offers hands-on mentorship, growth diagnostics, and strategic support to help the 24 ventures on their path to investment-readiness. Participants gain access to regional learning networks, customized technical assistance from experts and mentors, capital access opportunities.
Here are the 24 ventures and organizations selected for the first edition of the support program:
1. Curiera Transport Solutions
2. Help Autism
3. Sache
4. Ifresh Gottlob
5. Ophori Cosmetics
6. Curtea Culorilor
7. Caritas Câmpulung
8. Concordia Academia
9. Alimenterra
10. Open Learning
11. CA Grădina Bănățeană
12. Playful Software
13. Eco Atelierul Social
14. Autism Voice
15. Rubik School
16. Bio Banat Org
17. PiciordePlay
18. Curateco
19. Academia Clar
20. Alternativa Vegana
21. Răsăritul de Argint
22. Bucate din Banat
23. Integro Upcycling
24. NatRural Make
Activities
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Growth Camp: an intensive 3-day bootcamp focused on ESG, impact measurement, investor readiness, and strategic communications.
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One-on-One Mentorship: targeted sessions with capital advisors, ESG experts, and impact strategists.
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Workshops: hands-on sessions for building pitch decks, impact models, and financial plans.
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Investor Connect: curated networking with funders, banks, and regional ecosystem leaders.
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Regional Integration: cross-border exchange events with peers from Austria and Hungary.
IMpact & RESULTS
- 24 ventures selected for the BASE
- 12 ventures supported in the ADVACNCED stage of the program
- 1 million+ EUR funding attracted by the cohort during program duration
Program status
Funded through:
learn more about the MArc impact network:
Project contact:
Zoltan Bereczki
