The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with Banca Transilvania, is enhancing the capabilities of Romanian parcel delivery company Delivery Solutions S.A., operating as Sameday, through a risk-sharing facility.

This initiative falls under the EBRD’s Risk Sharing Framework, where Banca Transilvania will provide €25.3 million to Sameday for its medium-term investment plan. The EBRD will take on 65% of the credit risk associated with this loan from Banca Transilvania.

This partnership reflects the commitment of both the EBRD and Banca Transilvania to foster the growth of Romanian enterprises, particularly those focusing on innovative and digital solutions.

Sameday offers comprehensive 24-hour delivery services, including its network of automated parcel lockers, easybox. The funding will enable the expansion of Sameday's locker network in Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria, adding over 2,500 new lockers in various locations.

Recent trends show a surge in demand for contactless delivery to Sameday’s easybox lockers, driven by the convenience of Automated Parcel Machines (APMs) and a shift in consumer delivery preferences. APMs typically offer greater efficiency compared to home deliveries, benefiting both online retailers and consumers. Moreover, bulk delivery through these lockers reduces environmental impact. Therefore, Sameday's network expansion is set to facilitate more cost-effective and sustainable e-commerce deliveries across its operational regions.

Currently, Sameday operates 4,960 easybox lockers across Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria. As a leading entity in this sector and the first Romanian courier company to expand regionally, Sameday has shown significant growth in recent years. With 16 years of market experience in Romania, a team exceeding 5,000 employees and partners, and an integrated digital infrastructure, Sameday is a part of Dante International S.A. This parent company operates the prominent eMAG e-commerce platform and has subsidiaries in Hungary and Bulgaria.

Banca Transilvania, Romania's largest bank and a key financier of the national economy, has a broad client base and covers all financial sector business lines. Established nearly three decades ago, it holds a 20% market share with 4 million customers, over 9,000 employees, online banking offerings, and 500 branches across 180 locations. In 2023, the brand value of Banca Transilvania surpassed US$ 500 million, placing it in the top 300 of the Brand Finance Banking 500. The bank aims to positively impact people, businesses, and the environment in Romania beyond its banking services.

One of the EBRD's main objectives in Romania is to support the growth of the private sector. To date, the bank has invested over €10.5 billion in the country through 517 projects, with the majority in the private sector.