Stratulat Albulescu has advised Catalyst Romania on its EUR 1.25 million investment in Carfix, a Romanian-developed digital ecosystem designed to significantly reduce vehicle-related costs by up to 60%. This strategic funding will enable Carfix to further expand its innovative platform, strengthen its technological infrastructure, and enhance its market reach.
This transaction reinforces Catalyst Romania’s positioning as a leading venture capital investor focused on supporting transformative Romanian technology companies. By investing in Carfix, Catalyst Romania continues to demonstrate its commitment to backing innovative business models that leverage technology to deliver measurable impact across industries.
Catalyst Romania (www.catalystromania.com) is a pioneer in private equity and venture capital investments in Romania, having launched its first fund in 2012, financed through the JEREMIE initiative, and in late 2020 launched its second fund, Catalyst Romania Fund II. Catalyst Romania funds focus on providing early-stage and growth capital to young technology companies from Romania and Eastern Europe, which have the potential to become leaders in their sector in the region or achieve global success. Catalyst Romania Fund II is a VC fund managed by Catalyst II GP, both entities being established under Luxembourg law and acting as an alternative investment fund and, respectively, as an alternative investment fund manager.
Carfix is a unique digital platform that integrates automotive insurance, repairs, and related services in one streamlined ecosystem. With this EUR 1.25 million funding, Carfix will further develop its technology, expand its partnerships with insurance companies and repair networks, and provide users with innovative solutions that significantly reduce vehicle ownership and maintenance costs.
The SAA team advising on the deal was led by Partner and Head of Venture Capital, Cristina Man, and included Associate Cezara Mitea, both members of the firm’s Tech M&A practice group.
For any other information on this, please feel free to contact Delia Bijnea (Head of Marketing and Communications) at DBijnea@saa.ro or Anastasia Tache (Marketing Assistant) at ATache@saa.ro.
